Traveling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to East Midlands Airport (EMA): what you need to know
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for flights from London Heathrow Airport to East Midlands Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LHR and EMA are:
Geneve Airport
Dublin Airport
Ireland West Airport Knock
When flying within United Kingdom, you don't need a visa or even a passport. However, you'll have to show another form of identity document, such as an ID card or driver's license. As soon as you've found your cheap ticket from LHR to EMA, check your ID is up to date before you travel.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from London Heathrow Airport to East Midlands Airport is C$156. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$291. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flight tickets from LHR to EMA, book as early as possible. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to East Midlands Airport.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from LHR to EMA. You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped. We'll let you know when there's a change in price.
Use filters to tailor your flights from London Heathrow Airport to East Midlands Airport. Enter your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 57 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 1 hour and 1 minute.
Need a handy hotel near LHR? If you're boarding an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to East Midlands Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at East Midlands Airport (EMA)
Consider staying in a hotel close to EMA if you're catching a late flight from London Heathrow Airport to East Midlands Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to central Nottingham
East Midlands Airport is approximately 23 kilometres from central Nottingham. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 27 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 52 minutes.
When to fly to East Midlands Airport (EMA)
The quietest month for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to East Midlands Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Nottingham based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to East Midlands Airport for July if you want to explore Nottingham during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC and 24ºC.
Look for cheap flight tickets from LHR to EMA in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 8ºC on average.
More about Nottingham
Once you've booked your flights from LHR to EMA, you'll need to find a place to stay in Nottingham. Make one of these options your base for exploring this exciting city:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Wollaton Hall and Park, City of Caves and Old Market Square are must-have experiences during your Nottingham visit.
Complete your Nottingham trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to East Midlands Airport — next on the list is finding a great stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Nottingham.
