East Midlands International Airport car parking book online

Introduction and History

East Midlands Airport is a fast growing UK airports. 11 miles southeast of Derby and 19 miles northwest of Leicester. Passengers fly on scheduled flights to destinations across Europe, with over two million people using EMA annually. East Midlands has a cargo airport with UPS, DHL and TNT. The airport was originally a joint venture between Derby, Leicester, and Nottingham. In 1965 the airport was a royal air force base for freight planes. In 1985 Princess Anne opened the new terminal building. In 1993 the airport was entered into the private sector. In 2000, DHL spent it over at 35 million pounds on a parcel courier hub at the airport. In 2001, the Manchester Airport group bought the airport for £241 million. The airport is based around 30 miles south of Nottingham. It's near by cities are Derby, Nottingham, Leicester and Sheffield. The airport is easily accessible via route and rail links.

Facilities

Introduction The lost property service is managed by the information desk. There is a first aid room, children’s play areas and nursing room for mums. Kids can be amused with crayons and pads in the café.

Food: Restaurants include Bar des Voyageurs, Delice de France, Churnet Bar and a Meden Food Village. The food hall is on the first floor of the terminal building which has soup outlet, upper crust, Burger King and County Kitchen. There is also a traditional British pub.

Currency Exchange: There are 2 bureaux de in the terminal building. The ATMs are located arrivals in main terminal building.

Disabled Facilities: Assistance to wheelchair passengers is availble from porters. Disabled parking is provided in the short-term car park. Other facilities include disabled toilets, a lift, electronically activated controlled doorways, ambulift, accessible local Link taxis and hearing loops.

Business Travellers

The Servisair/GlobeGround has a Executive Lounge for all departing passengers to relax and use business facilities - catering for up to 56 people. The executive lounges have business facilities including writing desks, internet access, telephone and fax. The Thistle East Midlands Airport Hotel can provide confeencing facilities.

Getting There and Local Travel Connections

Road: From the North Take the M1 (South) to J24 then A453 signed East Midlands Airport. From London take M1 (North) exit J23a to A453 signed East Midlands Airport. From Birmingham take the M42/A42 (North) then left at the roundabout signed East Midlands Airport. From the M6 take A50 which changes into the A453. From Nottinghamt take the A453 which will take you to the airport. The airport is based 17 south of Derby and 12 miles south west of Nottingham.

Train: Loughborough, Long Eaton, Nottingham and Derby train stations are taxi or bus ride away from the airport. These stations have the main InterCity trains connectig to locations across the UK.

Taxi: Checker cars Taxis, are available 24 hours a day from the Taxi Office, outside the Arrivals Area.

Bus or Coach: The 123 Barton bus from Derby to the airport. Air Line shuttle bus runs between Loughborough and the airport. The Number 5 Nottingham City transport bus runs from the airport to Nottingham.

Local Tourist Attractions Near to East Midlands International Airport

The Saxon Nottingham began in the late 9th century. William there conqueror created a Castle in 1067. There medieval town had fallen manufacturing, markets and skilled craftsmen. Nottingham University was established in 1948. Tourist attractions include the Castle Museum as well as their costume and textile museum and the lace centre. The old market square is an excellent beginning all exploring the city. Outside city its fabulous parkland is joy to walk through. It is the home of that famous Robin Hood.

Contact Details....

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Nottingham East Midlands Airport

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Castle Donington, Derby, Derbyshire, DE74 2SA

ICAO Code: EGNX

IATA Code: EMA

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