East Midlands Airport Essential Travel Guide


Getting to and from East Midlands Airport

By Train

The three closest train stations to East Midlands Airport are Derby station, Nottingham station and East Midlands Parkway station, with links to a wide variety of destinations in the UK. The Skylink bus service provides connections from the railway station to the Airport. For further information including ticket prices and timetable enquiries go to East Midlands Trains at http://www.buytickets.eastmidlandstrains.co.uk/.

By Bus and Coach

The Airport Bus Service Skylink provides bus services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you are travelling to other parts of the UK, you can connect at a nearby train station to continue your journey.

By Taxi

Arrow Cars provide airport taxi services from outside the arrivals area 24 hours a day. Call on 01332 814 000 for further information or access the website at http://www.arrowprivatehire.co.uk.

By Car or Motorbike

East Midlands Airport is easily accessible from the M1 Motorway, the A42 central Birmingham, the A453 to Nottingham and the A50 to Stoke. If using a satellite navigation system you are advised that the postcode is DE74 2SA.

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East Midlands Airport flight information

For live arrivals and departures information go to http://www.eastmidlandsairport.com/flightinformation/.

Disabled facilities at East Midlands Airport include

  • Dedicated special assistance team
  • Induction loop at the information desk
  • Wheelchair accessible doors
  • Fully equipped disabled toilet facilities
  • Reserved special assistance seating areas
  • Free wheelchairs for use at the airport
The "Reception point for assistance" is situated in the main check in hall at East Midlands Airport. To make an enquiry about special assistance you can call the OCS helpdesk on 01332 818426.

Travelling with babies and young children

Baby change facilities are available at East Midlands Airport, and essentials such as infant formula, baby food and nappies can be purchased at the airport. Books, comics, toy and puzzles are also available for sale to keep your children entertained.

Airport Information

Lost Property

For lost property enquiries please contact 0871 919 9000 or Servisair on 01332 814203.

Changing money at the airport

Travelex provides foreign currency exchange services at East Midlands Airport.