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Flying from Belfast to East Midlands Airport (EMA): What you need to know
Your travel story starts at one of Belfast's main airports, Belfast International Airport (BFS) or George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD). Explore your options for booking a flight from Belfast to East Midlands Airport (EMA) setting off from either of these.
The average time for a direct Belfast to East Midlands Airport flight is 1 hour 5 minutes.
Belfast and Nottingham (where East Midlands Airport is located) share the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you land.
Belfast International Airport (BFS) to East Midlands Airport (EMA) is the busiest route, with 3 direct services every week. You can travel from BFS to EMA on Ryanair UK's 6:20am flight.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Belfast to EMA. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
In peak travel periods, expect longer wait times and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Belfast International Airport (BFS) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Belfast to East Midlands Airport (EMA) take off from this terminal.
When leaving from BFS, you can catch a direct flight from Belfast to East Midlands Airport with Ryanair UK.
Ryanair UK ranks first in bookings for flights from BFS to EMA.
Located around 32 kilometres from central Belfast, BFS can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 2 hours.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Belfast International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Belfast to East Midlands Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:
When it comes to Belfast International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.55% of flights complete their journey on time.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
You can book a direct Belfast to East Midlands Airport (EMA) plane ticket out of George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD). Work out whether leaving from BHD works best for your plans.
Get on your direct flight from Belfast to EMA with Aer Lingus. This is one of the main airlines flying this route out of BHD.
Aer Lingus has the largest share of bookings on the BHD to EMA route.
If you're looking for a carrier with a strong punctuality record, go with Aer Lingus. It has an exceptional on-time performance of 83.33% for flights between George Best Belfast City Airport and East Midlands Airport.
BHD is around 8 kilometres from central Belfast. It'll take you 10 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 20 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near George Best Belfast City Airport the day before your Belfast to EMA flight:
George Best Belfast City Airport has an on-time performance rate of 68.3%. This figure reflects how often flights that take off from this airport arrive on schedule.
About East Midlands Airport (EMA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Belfast to East Midlands Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near EMA instead:
Pick up an East Midlands Airport rental car and explore Nottingham and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Green Motion and Budget are leading providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Belfast to East Midlands Airport flight.
Getting from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to central Nottingham
The centre of Nottingham is roughly 18 kilometres from East Midlands Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research before you go.
It takes around 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to East Midlands Airport (EMA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Belfast to East Midlands Airport is R 356. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 713. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To snag cheap flights from Belfast to EMA, book your plane ticket 11 months ahead of your departure date.
April is when you're most likely to find a bargain on a Belfast to East Midlands Airport ticket. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from Belfast to East Midlands Airport (EMA)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding your trip dates. February is the quietest month to go to Nottingham. August is when most people book flights from Belfast to East Midlands Airport (EMA), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
When booking your Belfast to EMA plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Nottingham, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Belfast to East Midlands Airport in January when temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Nottingham
Start your Nottingham trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Belfast to East Midlands Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. Nottingham Castle, Museum & Art Gallery, Nottingham Castle Visitors Centre and City of Caves are highlights which should feature on any good Nottingham itinerary.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Nottingham has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United Kingdom you should also see. About 177 kilometres south-east of Nottingham, a visit to London will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Bristol is another standout destination in the United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres south-west of Nottingham. No trip is complete without a visit to Banksey, Banksy's You Don't Need Planning Permission to Build Castles in the Sky and Clifton Suspension Bridge.
