Last-minute flights from EMA

Cheapest from East Midlands right now

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from£20one-way

Small bag only, selected dates, prices can change

Return from ~£55

EMA is the obvious airport if you are coming from Loughborough, Leicester, Derby or Nottingham, and it is close enough to matter for Nuneaton and Rugby too. The deals below are real cached one-way fares from EMA. Small bag only, selected dates, prices can change. If Birmingham is cheaper on the same route, take that instead — the right airport is the one that gets you there for less, once you have counted the drive.

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Getting to the airport

By car, the usual approach is M1 Junction 23a or 24. Skylink buses run from Leicester, Derby, Nottingham and Loughborough; check the current timetable before you rely on a last bus. East Midlands Parkway is the nearest main-line station, then a bus or taxi to the terminal — it is not a walkable link, so allow extra time. Official parking is worth comparing against BHX on the same dates; we do not quote a price here because it changes.

Questions

Who should fly from East Midlands rather than Birmingham?

Anyone coming from Derby, Nottingham, Loughborough or Leicester will usually save time at EMA. From Nuneaton and Rugby it is close enough that the cheaper fare should decide it.

How do I get to EMA by public transport?

Skylink buses are the main option from the East Midlands cities. Rail travellers typically go to East Midlands Parkway and then a bus or taxi — build in a buffer, especially early in the morning.

Are EMA fares always cheaper than BHX?

No. Sometimes they are, sometimes they are not. That is why this site shows both. Open the live search before you book.

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