Cheap flights to Nottingham

How to Get to Nottingham by Plane

The closest major airport to Nottingham is East Midlands Airport, approximately a 0.5 hour drive away from Nottingham city centre. The airport can be conveniently reached at all hours of the day, and on everyday of the week, via public transport. A specific service running from Nottingham to East Midlands Airport is called the SkyLink service. A service departs at roughly 20 minute intervals from several stops in and around Nottingham, including Nottingham Train Station and Broadmarsh. The main airlines which operate out of East Midlands Aiport are Flyby, BMI Regional, Ryanair, Eastern Airways, Jet2.com, Malta Direct and Thomas Cook.

Nottingham

Nottingham is one of England's most compact major cities, which has the benefit of makes travelling in and around the city far more manageable. Due to its long and interesting history, central location within England, outstanding range of attractions and close distance to some of the UK's most attractive countryside, Nottingham consistently ranks as a top ten UK tourist destination. In the form of Robin Hood, Nottingham has one of the most famous legends in the world closely associated with the city, which draws in many visitors. The city's range of attractions, which are maintained to the highest standard, include Broadway Cinema, Nottingham Industrial Museum and Nottingham Playhouse.

Flights to Nottingham

Nottingham has been a popular tourist destination for decades due to its historic castle, legends of Robin Hood, and links to the lace-making industry.  What's more, it is still a major business and science centre, and visitors will find it easy to access Birmingham, Leicester, Sheffield, Derby, and the Peak District and Yorkshire from this East Midlands base. The nearest airport to Nottingham is East Midlands Airport, which is around 14 miles from the city and was briefly known as Nottingham East Midlands Airport from 2004 to 2006.

Which is the main airport in Nottingham?

East Midlands Airport is the local Nottingham air hub, offering direct flights throughout the UK, Europe and internationally. Travellers will also find Birmingham International Airport is a useful alternative, and speedy rail links to Nottingham mean the 50 mile trip from Birmingham takes less than an hour.

Which airlines offer flights to Nottingham?

East Midlands Airport handles over 4 million passengers each year, and just some of the airlines offering flights to Nottingham include Flybe, LoganAir, Thomas Cook Airlines, Ryanair, and TUI. Birmingham is a large international hub seeing a larger variety of premium and low-budget airlines arrive from around the world every day.

Why travel by plane to Nottingham?

With flights from Glasgow taking just 1 hour 10 minutes and journeys from Malaga of around 3 hours, it's easy to see why flying to Nottingham is a convenient option for holidaymakers and business travellers. The modern airport has speedy public transport links to the city via the Skybus, and driving from the airport to Nottingham takes less than 30 minutes.  UK train routes to Nottingham can often be more expensive that flying domestic from national airports, and taking the bus usually means much longer travel times.

Before you travel to Nottingham by plane - good to know!

Visitors to Nottingham looking to find some hidden tourist gems of the city should discover the vibrant atmosphere of the new Creative Quarter in the Lace Market area of the city; look out for the graffiti and street art while exploring the area. There are a number of ways to get around Nottingham and the surrounding areas, including local trams, buses and rail or coach services.  Visitors who prefer to travel cashless when possible will find the Robin Hood card is convenient and can be used on local trams, buses, or trains.