East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Castle Donington
"Great stir fry in departures"(5 Tips)"slow service in the Frankie"(3 Tips)
"The nicest small airport I’ve ever been to"(3 Tips)
"About to experience Ryanair!"(3 Tips)
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If you're after an aeroplane you've probably come to the right place. Laugh at all these people arriving home dressed in their summer stuff shivering to death.
John EvansSeptember 13, 2014If you want to buy water air side, go to super drug & get the £3 meal deal : drink snack & sandwich. .....
Neil MallettFebruary 24, 2019Remember, always leave your rabid offspring at home, stick the telly on, leave them some crisps & sugary pop they'll never notice you're gone. This gives a nice relaxing flight & holiday for all. 😁
Incredibly inefficient security, who force you to remove any large electricals (including hair driers, straighteners, etc.).
Renzo NavasMay 5, 2013The Cloud wifi free and unlimited close to GREGGS place. Register beforehand on The Clous is all around UK, handy to have a username
Jenifer de la RosaMarch 25, 2013Do you forget your plug converse for UK? check the plugs and try to use it before to buy one, sometimes it works :)
Ian RathboneAugust 29, 2014Good packs for the kids if you can get hold of one, to find Tim at the airport! I got my pack from the car meet and greet kiosk!- Robin TinsleySeptember 22, 2016Avoid the long queues and slow service in the Frankie & Bennies and head upstairs to the Castle Rock for quick service and yummy food.
don't forget to buy a ticket for the express lane. it's worth it.
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If you want to escape screaming kids and non-business flyers, there's a quite area just before gates 1-5. Turn left at WHSmith bookshop just after security.
Aga K.August 7, 2014Double check your luggage size and weight - they strictly follow the rules at EMA. You will be charged an extra fee, otherwise you won't go anywhere.
Frankie and Benny's can usually serve you and have you finished within 40 minutes
Liene MihalovaMay 6, 2013If you think it's a good idea to book a cheap flight early in the morning, it's not-sleeping in the airport is not fun at all
Free WiFi from The Cloud internet in Ritazza Coffee after security border :)
Davena RankinMarch 11, 2012There's a small kids play area upstairs just behind burger king. Has a TV playing kids shows as well as a soft play area
Steve ThomasDecember 4, 2013Wifi in airport is free gor 30 mins but sit in Frankie n Bennys its free unlimited wifi
Chris GoodingSeptember 9, 2012If your going to use the toilets, take your own paper!!!! You'll thank me ;)
Kelly CastledineSeptember 18, 2014Duty free perfume/aftershave isn't as cheap as we originally thought it would be!
Make sure you've drunk your coffee before you try to get on the bus or the fun police will have you...
Head to the express parking area then drop off in the bus lane. Quick walk to departures rather than paying the £1
Don't pay top dollar in Departures! There's a Spar & Greggs in Arrivals! Just a short walk & BIG savings!
£1 to to drop off or pick up, no choice for stopping anywhere else
- Terry GoldingFebruary 29, 2012The Ryanair check-in desks are next to the Prayer Room...coincidence?!
- Aga K.March 17, 2015Long way to gates 1-5! You might get lost on the way through the duty free shops. Poor information system after the renovation.
SimonNovember 11, 2014The airport is rather small but well connected to the surrounding cities (Derby, Nottingham, Leicester). Also, the newly-built food shop area is very nice and provides a good variety of choice.
Security sux! They make u take out your kindle as if it's a laptop, and they consider solid deodorant a liquid, so then it takes up all the room in your 1 allowed bag of liquids (strictly enforced).
- Frank BApril 5, 2012Most depressing airport ever. Bring something to distract yourself from your bleak surroundings.
Rapid drop off = £5 for 15 mins and £1 a min thereafter - rip off!
Parking is a COMPLETE RIP OFF. £3.50 for an hour, and they then want another £1.50 if you want to pay by card!
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East Midlands Airport (EMA)
Off Ashby Rd
Castle Donington
Leicestershire
DE74 2SA
United Kingdom
Castle Donington
Leicestershire
DE74 2SA
United Kingdom
East Midlands Airport connects over 4.2 million passengers with the world, serving more than 90 destinations.
Open (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 24 Hours
+44 871 919 9000
Features
Wi-Fi
Yes
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