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Plan your trip at East Midlands Airport

Nottingham, United KingdomIATA: EMAICAO: EGNX

Getting to and from East Midlands Airport: transport, parking, and where to pick someone up or drop them off. Every part links to the full information.

Transport

Where you arrive, with connections and frequency.

All transport to East Midlands Airport

Parking

  • 5parking areas
  • 1–5min walk to the terminal
Closest to the terminal
Short Stay, 1-5 minute walk
Always book in advance
Meet & Greet, Long Stay, and JetParks

All parking areas, with facts for each one

Picking someone up

Where someone gets in and where you can wait or meet.

  • Short Stay 1 car parkPark and come inside
    Short Stay 1 car park, signposted Short Stay Car Park
    • Picking up: permittedYou pick someone up in the Short Stay 1 car park: follow signs for Short Stay Car Park. The only way between Short Stay 1 and the terminal is on foot.

Each spot lists only the verified actions; anything missing is unknown.

All pickup rules

Dropping someone off

A quick drop-off, or park and come inside.

  • Rapid Drop-Off area, directly outside the terminal
    • Dropping off: permittedThe Rapid Drop-Off area is located directly outside the terminal and uses a barrierless system that lets you drive through without stopping. You pay afterwards, by midnight the following day.
  • Short Stay 1 car parkPark and come inside
    Short Stay 1 car park, signposted Short Stay Car Park
    • Dropping off: permittedIf you want to go inside with the passenger, park here. Blue Badge holders can park for up to 30 minutes free of charge.

Each spot lists only the verified actions; anything missing is unknown.

All drop-off rules

This is a selection of verified information. Check the official sources for additional and current conditions.

SourcesWhere this comes fromChecked on the airport's official website between September 15, 2026 and October 5, 2026; each source shows its own date.