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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight to East Midlands Airport? If you want to travel to East Midlands Airport next month, return fares start from £30. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Nottingham.£30 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Apr, returning Wed, 22 Apr.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Belfast International on Wed, 8 Apr, arriving in East Midlands.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from East Midlands on Wed, 22 Apr, arriving in Belfast International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £30, select.

Nottingham.£30 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Mar, returning Wed, 8 Apr.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Belfast International on Mon, 30 Mar, arriving in East Midlands.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from East Midlands on Wed, 8 Apr, arriving in Belfast International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £30, select.

Nottingham.£30 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Apr, returning Wed, 13 May.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Belfast International on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in East Midlands.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from East Midlands on Wed, 13 May, arriving in Belfast International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £30, select.

Nottingham.£30 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 May, returning Wed, 13 May.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Belfast International on Wed, 6 May, arriving in East Midlands.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from East Midlands on Wed, 13 May, arriving in Belfast International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £30, select.

Nottingham.£30 per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Jun, returning Mon, 29 Jun.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Belfast International on Fri, 19 Jun, arriving in East Midlands.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from East Midlands on Mon, 29 Jun, arriving in Belfast International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £30, select.

Nottingham.£30 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Mar, returning Mon, 23 Mar.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Belfast International on Mon, 16 Mar, arriving in East Midlands.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from East Midlands on Mon, 23 Mar, arriving in Belfast International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £30, select.

Nottingham.£30 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 May, returning Wed, 3 Jun.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Belfast International on Wed, 27 May, arriving in East Midlands.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from East Midlands on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Belfast International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £30, select.

Nottingham.£32 per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Jun, returning Wed, 1 Jul.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Belfast International on Fri, 19 Jun, arriving in East Midlands.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from East Midlands on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Belfast International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £32, select.

Nottingham.£40 per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Jul, returning Mon, 27 Jul.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Belfast International on Fri, 24 Jul, arriving in East Midlands.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from East Midlands on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Belfast International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £40, select.

Nottingham.£42 per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Jul, returning Mon, 10 Aug.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Belfast International on Fri, 24 Jul, arriving in East Midlands.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from East Midlands on Mon, 10 Aug, arriving in Belfast International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £42, select.

Nottingham.£43 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Aug, returning Mon, 10 Aug.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Belfast International on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in East Midlands.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from East Midlands on Mon, 10 Aug, arriving in Belfast International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £43, select.

Nottingham.£49 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Sep, returning Mon, 7 Sep.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Belfast International on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in East Midlands.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from East Midlands on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Belfast International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £49, select.

Nottingham.£49 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug, returning Mon, 7 Sep.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Belfast International on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in East Midlands.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from East Midlands on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Belfast International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £49, select.

Nottingham.£51 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Belfast International on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in East Midlands.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from East Midlands on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Belfast International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £51, select.

Nottingham.£51 per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 Oct, returning Wed, 14 Oct.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from Belfast International on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in East Midlands.Inbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from East Midlands on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Belfast International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £51, select.

Nottingham.£109 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov, returning Wed, 18 Nov.Return flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound direct flight with Aer Lingus departs from Belfast City on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in East Midlands.Inbound direct flight with Aer Lingus departs from East Midlands on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Belfast City.Price includes taxes and charges.From £109, select.

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Airports near Nottingham

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Direct flights to East Midlands

Frequently asked questions

Which airlines offer direct flights to East Midlands?

Aer Lingus, British Airways, Ryanair UK Ltd. and Maersk Air Cargo all fly direct to East Midlands.

When is the cheapest time to fly to East Midlands?

The cheapest month to fly to East Midlands is usually April.

How can I find the best flight deal to East Midlands?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to East Midlands but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

Can I get a direct flight to East Midlands Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 2 minutes.

How much are return flights to East Midlands?

The best price we found for a return flight to East Midlands is £30. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly to East Midlands Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to East Midlands Airport is Wednesday, 8 April 2026.

When is the best time to book flights to Nottingham?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Nottingham is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly to Nottingham with?

Currently, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to East Midlands.

Flying to East Midlands

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	£30
Cheapest month to fly	April
Average flight time	1 hr, 3 mins
Most popular airline	Aer Lingus
Average flights per week	19

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How to find cheap flights to East Midlands Airport (EMA)

£30 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to East Midlands Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to EMA, the lowest fare is £15.
Get updates on fares by creating a Price Alert. As soon as prices on tickets to EMA go down, we'll notify you.
Don't put things off until the last moment. You're more likely to secure the best price on tickets to Nottingham, where East Midlands Airport is located, if you book in advance. Airlines generally offer some great early bird deals.
Select the 'Add nearby airports' option and widen your search for cheap flights to Nottingham. This will list every airport around your departure and destination points.
Think about taking a flight with a stop, as indirect routes often cost less. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to East Midlands Airport.

Best time to go to Nottingham

May is generally the cheapest month to board a flight to Nottingham.
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to EMA, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
August is the most popular month for flights to EMA. It's the perfect time to experience Nottingham at its liveliest.
February is the quietest period of the year to travel if you want a more relaxed pace. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Nottingham then.
The weather can make or break your trip, so consider the type of conditions you prefer to get away in. Nottingham is warmest in July, averaging between 10ºC and 24ºC.
Temperatures are lowest in January, when they range from 0ºC to 8ºC.
September gives you the best chance of sunshine. With six days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Nottingham.
It's rainiest during August, which gets around nine days of wet weather.

Travelling to East Midlands Airport (EMA): What you need to know

Avoid the layovers and travel to Nottingham in a single journey. Lock in a direct flight to East Midlands Airport with one of these top airlines:
If you want to travel with the carrier that leads the way for punctuality, book your EMA plane ticket with Aer Lingus. Up to 83% of its flights into this airport land when expected.
You'll be arriving in the UTC+0 timezone at EMA.
Eager to get some rest after your flight to EMA? These hotels near East Midlands Airport offer the ideal place to kick back and relax:
Kick off your Nottingham break sooner by booking a car hire in EMA. Alamo, Green Motion and Budget are some of the top names to take your pick of here.
Flights taking off from East Midlands Airport complete their journey as scheduled 75% of the time. This figure helps measure the airport's overall punctuality.

Getting to central Nottingham from East Midlands Airport (EMA)

EMA is about 23 kms (14 miles) from central Nottingham.
After touching down from your flight to EMA, expect a drive to the centre of around 25 minutes.
The trip on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
If you'd like to stay close to all the action in Nottingham, unpack your suitcase at one of these top hotels:

Nottingham highlights

These popular attractions should be on your itinerary after stepping off your flight to Nottingham:
- Nottingham Castle, Museum & Art Gallery: Located around 0.64 kms (0.40 miles) south of the city centre, this landmark is a classic place to start your sightseeing around the city.
- Millennium Garden: Here's where you can press pause for a moment when exploring Nottingham. This park is roughly 3 kms (2 miles) south-west of the centre.
- City of Caves: This will also make the highlight reel of your holiday. A top landmark, it's around 0.80 kms (0.50 miles) south-east of the heart of Nottingham.

How to get to Birmingham from East Midlands Airport (EMA)

The nearby city of Birmingham is about 64 kms (40 miles) from EMA. Reaching the centre by ride-share or cab should take around 50 minutes.
Public transport will get you to Birmingham in roughly 1 hour 55 minutes.

Travelling from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Manchester

If Manchester is on your itinerary, public transport should take around 2 hours 50 minutes from East Midlands Airport. This city is about 97 kms (60 miles) from EMA.
The drive time to Manchester is roughly 1 hour 55 minutes.

Explore more of the United Kingdom

Up for more adventures? London will add more excitement to your journey through the United Kingdom. It's around 161 kms (100 miles) south-east of Nottingham and features The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben. The closest airport to this city is London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Birmingham is another popular destination in the United Kingdom and is roughly 56 kms (35 miles) south-west of Nottingham. Zero in on some of the best places like The Windsor Castle, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre. Birmingham International Airport (BHX) takes care of most arrivals into this city.
Roughly 177 kms (110 miles) south-west of Nottingham, Bristol is worth a detour. Great reasons to visit include Banksey, Banksy's You Don't Need Planning Permission to Build Castles in the Sky and Clifton Suspension Bridge. Bristol Airport (BRS) is the easiest way to arrive here.