East Midlands Airport airport (EMA)

United Kingdom · Nottingham

East Midlands Airport (EMA) Online Check-in

East Midlands airport, between Nottingham + Derby + Leicester. Single terminal. Heavy LCC leisure + UK's largest pure cargo airport.

Now at East Midlands Airport

  • Security wait (today, avg) 18 min n=9 reports · last 30 min
  • Disruption No reported disruption
  • Weather impact Clear, 14 °C
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Quick information

Recommended arrival (Schengen)
90 min before departure
Recommended arrival (international)
150 min before departure
Terminals
1
Airlines
25
Time zone
Europe/London
ICAO
EGNX

Airlines we cover at East Midlands Airport

East Midlands Airport hosts about 25 airlines in total. We have terminal-specific check-in pages for the 0 listed below. Pick yours to see counters, bag-drop, and online check-in details.

No terminal-specific check-in pages for this airport yet. Browse the full airline directory for general check-in info.

How to check in for a flight from East Midlands Airport

  1. Check in online before you leave home

    Most airlines open online check-in 24–48 hours before departure. It saves time at the airport and avoids airport-counter fees on low-cost carriers.

  2. Arrive at the right terminal

    EMA has 1 terminal(s). Check your airline's terminal in the table above before you set off.

  3. Drop off checked baggage

    Counters typically open 2 hours before departure and close 40 minutes before. Use self-service bag-drop kiosks to save time.

  4. Pass security

    Liquids must be in a single transparent bag, max 100 ml each. Laptops and large electronics out of bags. Submit your security wait time below to help others.

  5. Reach your gate on time

    Most airlines close the gate 20 minutes before departure. Allow 5–15 minutes to walk from security to the gate.

Tips for East Midlands Airport

  • Heavy DHL cargo

    EMA is UK's largest pure cargo airport — DHL European hub. Mostly leisure passenger traffic.

Popular destinations from East Midlands Airport

Frequently asked questions

Is EMA easy to access?

Yes — central UK location. Train to Long Eaton or East Midlands Parkway then bus to airport.

Official sources

The check-in details on this page are sourced from each airline's website. For terminal layout, opening hours, and ground-side services, see the East Midlands Airport official site below.

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