Summary

East Midlands airport was once primarily RAF Castle Donington and did not open as a civil airport until 1965 when it became known as East Midlands passenger airport. Flights from East Midlands airport have become increasingly popular since the introduction of low-cost budget airlines increasing the desire for holiday makers to catch cheap flights. East Midlands airport is located in a brilliant location for easy access for passengers travelling from the East of England. With East Midland airport flights departing for excellent European holidays domestic internal destinations and now long haul holidays the world is your oyster.

Holidays from East Midlands airport start from the moment you reach the check in desk. The airport has excellent facilities ranging from newsagents eateries bar great shopping and duty free shops. To really treat yourself why not book into the airport lounge and enjoy the free snacks and drinks before your flight. East Midlands airport flights are operated by many top tour operators including a fleet of long haul carriers. Operators include First Choice Airtours Avro XL Airways Crystal FlyThomas Cook GoldTrail and lots more all leaving for sunnier shores or snowy mountains and lakes. Holidays from East Midlands depart for internal destinations in Scotland London and Ireland then a little further to the likes of Spain France Germany Austria for beach and lakes and mountain holidays. Flights depart for mid haul destinations such as Egypt then further still to Florida and Cancun in Mexico.

East Midlands airport is located within a 30 mile radius of Nottingham Leicester and Derby within easy reach of the rest of the East of England. If you are driving to the airport the road links are great easily accessed from towns and cities in the Midlands via the M1 and M2. East Midlands airport parking is bookable with us for your convenience when you arrive at the airport charged at reasonable rates there is suitable on and off airport parking available with good pick up and drop off tariffs. Getting to the airport is easy by bus with regular bus services from Derby Leicester and Nottingham and also local services stopping at the nearby towns. There is an airport shuttle to take you to and from Loughborough city cantre and train station with an airport shuttle running 24 hours a day. There is no direct train to the airport but with the regular shuttles and busses from the train station you can still reach the airport.