East Midlands Airport (EMA) serves Nottingham, Leicester, Derby and the wider Midlands region, handling over 4.1 million passengers in 2024. The single-terminal airport sits near Castle Donington, Leicestershire, approximately 22 km south-west of Nottingham city centre and well-placed for Derby (18 km) and Leicester (26 km). Jet2, Ryanair and TUI are the dominant carriers. The airport has no direct rail link to the terminal, making nearby hotels particularly practical for early and late flights serving three major cities.
Jet2, Ryanair, TUI Airways, easyJet, Wizz Air, Loganair
Skylink bus to Nottingham (45–60 mins, £6.00 single). East Midlands Parkway rail station (6 km from airport by taxi/shuttle, then ~25 mins to Nottingham by train). Taxi to Nottingham approx £40.
For accommodation near East Midlands Airport, Aerfortel lists 5 hotels — with several four and five-star options in the mix. Best Western Plus Yew Lodge Hotel is one of the more notable options, alongside several others that cover the full range of budgets and requirements. Check each hotel page for up-to-date details on facilities, transfers, and parking.
The hotels at the top of this page are the closest to the terminal. Where a hotel has a covered walkway or direct terminal access, that is noted on the card. The rest have free or paid shuttle services.
Some hotels near East Midlands Airport include parking as part of a stay and fly arrangement. You stay the night, leave your car in the hotel car park, and take a free shuttle to the terminal. Check individual hotel pages for availability.
Costs depend on how long you are away and which car park you use. Long-stay car parks are usually the cheapest official option. Staying at a hotel the night before and leaving your car there is often cheaper still for trips of several days.
For early departures it usually is. You cut out the journey on the day, get a full night’s sleep, and most hotels have free shuttles to the terminal that run from early in the morning.
It varies. Budget brands usually charge extra for breakfast. Mid-range and premium hotels sometimes include it, particularly on corporate or flexible rates. The individual hotel page shows what is included in the room rate.
Several hotels are within a short drive of East Midlands Airport. Use the distance filter on our East Midlands Airport hotels page to sort by proximity to the terminal — the closest properties are typically 5 minutes or less by shuttle or on foot.
Yes — many hotels near East Midlands Airport include a complimentary shuttle service between the hotel and the terminal. Look for the Free Shuttle badge on listings. Shuttle frequency and hours vary by property, so check the hotel details or contact them directly for timetables.
Several hotels near East Midlands Airport offer Park and Fly packages: you stay one night before your departure, leave your car at the hotel for the duration of your trip, and take the shuttle to the terminal. This is often significantly cheaper than booking airport parking separately.
Budget-friendly options near East Midlands Airport are available at the lower end of our listings. Prices vary by season and availability — booking in advance typically secures the best rates. Filter by price tier on our East Midlands Airport page to find the most affordable properties.
Many airport hotels near East Midlands Airport cater to travellers on early flights or late arrivals and offer flexible check-in from early morning and late check-out into the afternoon or evening. Availability varies by property — contact the hotel directly to confirm before booking.
Best Western Plus Yew Lodge Hotel — 2 km from East Midlands Airport — is a three-star option for travellers...
View HotelHilton East Midlands Airport is 3.5 km from East Midlands Airport — a four-star property with a 7.8/10 guest score...
View HotelHoliday Inn Express East Midlands Airport is a three-star hotel 1.3 km from East Midlands Airport. Guests rate it 8.1/10...
View HotelAt 0.5 km from the terminal, ibis East Midlands Airport is within easy walking distance of East Midlands Airport. Guests...
View HotelRadisson Blu East Midlands Airport sits right at East Midlands Airport — as close to the terminal as you can...
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