Cheap Flights to East Midlands Airport (EMA)

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight to East Midlands? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

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Airports near Nottingham

Compare routes to Nottingham below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier.

Direct flights to East Midlands

Frequently asked questions

The average flight time to East Midlands is 1 hour and 5 minutes. We've calculated this based on journeys from Dublin.
Currently, Ryanair is the only airline that flies direct to East Midlands.
The cheapest month to fly to East Midlands is usually August.
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.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 8 minutes.
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.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to East Midlands Airport is Wednesday, 6 August 2025.
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.
Currently, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to East Midlands.

Flying to East Midlands

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found30 €
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time1 hr, 9 mins
Most popular airlineRyanair
Average flights per week12

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

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way flight to East Midlands Airport is 15 €. A return plane ticket to EMA is currently 30 €.

  • Set a Price Alert for tickets to EMA and avoid hitting refresh all day. We'll keep an eye on it for you, sending notifications when fares go down.

  • About six months before your trip is an excellent time to book tickets to Nottingham, where East Midlands Airport is located. That's the general recommendation if you want to lock in the best deals.

  • Select 'Add nearby airports' when searching for a better chance of finding cheap flights to Nottingham. Doing this will give you more options for where you take off and touch down, along with different fares.

  • If you aren't in a hurry to get to Nottingham, think about making a pit stop along the way. You could find cheaper plane tickets to East Midlands Airport if you book a flight with one or more stops.

Best time to go to Nottingham

  • The cheapest month to hop on a flight to Nottingham is usually May.

  • If you're flexible with your dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to EMA.

  • If you want to experience Nottingham at its busiest, book your flights to EMA for August. Going on holiday during high seasons typically means there's more to see and do than at other times.

  • Travel in February if you want to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Nottingham are typically less expensive.

  • With averages of between 10ºC and 24ºC, July is when Nottingham is at its warmest. Organise your visit around your weather preferences to get the most out of your time here.

  • Temperatures are at their lowest in January, when they range from 0ºC to 8ºC.

Flying to East Midlands Airport (EMA): what you need to know

Getting to central Nottingham from East Midlands Airport (EMA)

Nottingham highlights

Wollaton Hall and Park

  • Not sure what to do first after your flight to East Midlands Airport? Wollaton Hall and Park is a memorable introduction to the city. You'll find it around 3 kilometres west of the centre.

City of Caves

  • Another sight that stands out, this attraction is roughly 0.64 kilometres south-east of central Nottingham.

Old Market Square

  • Old Market Square will easily be one of the big highlights of your trip. From the heart of the city, it's located around 0.32 kilometres to the east.

Complete your trip with a Nottingham car hire

  • Choose from a variety of car rentals in Nottingham and explore without limits. With one quick search, compare rates and score the best deal after securing your hotel and cheap flight to East Midlands Airport.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.

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