Flights to Derby
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Derby is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is East Midlands Airport (EMA), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,495 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Birmingham Airport (BHX, 55 km), Manchester Airport (MAN, 72 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | EMA | 14 km (9 mi) | 9,495 ft | 306 ft |
| Birmingham Airport | BHX | 55 km (34 mi) | 10,013 ft | 327 ft |
| Manchester Airport | MAN | 72 km (45 mi) | 10,007 ft | 257 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,495 ft, EMA handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 306 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Derby
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby to London | United Kingdom | 182 km (113 mi) | about 59 min |
| Derby to Berlin | Germany | 1,002 km (622 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Derby to Madrid | Spain | 1,401 km (870 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Derby to Paris | France | 526 km (327 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Derby to Hamburg | Germany | 766 km (476 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Derby to Vienna | Austria | 1,361 km (846 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Derby to Barcelona | Spain | 1,311 km (815 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Derby to Stockholm | Sweden | 1,398 km (868 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Derby to Munich | Germany | 1,063 km (660 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Derby to Milan | Italy | 1,133 km (704 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Derby to Prague | Czechia | 1,142 km (710 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Derby to Copenhagen | Denmark | 959 km (596 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Derby to Oslo | Norway | 1,078 km (670 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Derby to Köln | Germany | 618 km (384 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Derby to Dublin | Ireland | 322 km (200 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Derby to Brussels | Belgium | 461 km (287 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Derby to Marseille | France | 1,184 km (736 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Derby to Rotterdam | The Netherlands | 419 km (260 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Derby to Turin | Italy | 1,098 km (682 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Derby to Valencia | Spain | 1,498 km (931 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Derby to Amsterdam | The Netherlands | 434 km (269 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Derby to Zaragoza | Spain | 1,254 km (779 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Derby to Beijing | China | 8,096 km (5,030 mi) | about 11 h 8 min |
| Derby to Istanbul | Turkey | 2,633 km (1,636 mi) | about 4 h 8 min |
| Derby to Tianjin | China | 8,203 km (5,097 mi) | about 11 h 16 min |
| Derby to Moscow | Russia | 2,520 km (1,566 mi) | about 3 h 59 min |
| Derby to Harbin | China | 7,988 km (4,963 mi) | about 10 h 59 min |
| Derby to Shenyang | China | 8,236 km (5,118 mi) | about 11 h 19 min |
| Derby to New York City | United States | 5,436 km (3,377 mi) | about 7 h 43 min |
| Derby to Changchun | China | 8,115 km (5,042 mi) | about 11 h 9 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Derby?
East Midlands Airport (EMA) is the closest large airport at 14 km (9 mi). The others, BHX, MAN, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is EMA from Derby city centre?
14 km (9 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Derby on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.