Flights to Nottingham
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Nottingham is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is East Midlands Airport (EMA), 18 km (11 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, 69 km), Manchester Airport (MAN, 87 km), Humberside Airport (HUY, 87 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | EMA | 18 km (11 mi) | 9,495 ft | 306 ft |
| Birmingham Airport | BHX | 69 km (43 mi) | 10,013 ft | 327 ft |
| Manchester Airport | MAN | 87 km (54 mi) | 10,007 ft | 257 ft |
| Humberside Airport (regional) | HUY | 87 km (54 mi) | 7,218 ft | 121 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 Nottingham
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham to London | United Kingdom | 175 km (109 mi) | about 58 min |
| Nottingham to Berlin | Germany | 980 km (609 mi) | about 2 h |
| Nottingham to Madrid | Spain | 1,407 km (874 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Nottingham to Paris | France | 518 km (322 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Nottingham to Hamburg | Germany | 744 km (462 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Nottingham to Warsaw | Poland | 1,493 km (928 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Nottingham to Vienna | Austria | 1,341 km (833 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Nottingham to Barcelona | Spain | 1,310 km (814 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Nottingham to Stockholm | Sweden | 1,378 km (856 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Nottingham to Munich | Germany | 1,044 km (649 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Nottingham to Milan | Italy | 1,119 km (695 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Nottingham to Prague | Czechia | 1,121 km (697 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Nottingham to Copenhagen | Denmark | 938 km (583 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Nottingham to Oslo | Norway | 1,062 km (660 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Nottingham to Köln | Germany | 599 km (372 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Nottingham to Dublin | Ireland | 343 km (213 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Nottingham to Brussels | Belgium | 444 km (276 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Nottingham to Marseille | France | 1,177 km (731 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Nottingham to Rotterdam | The Netherlands | 398 km (248 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Nottingham to Turin | Italy | 1,086 km (675 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Nottingham to Kraków | Poland | 1,489 km (925 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Nottingham to Amsterdam | The Netherlands | 412 km (256 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Nottingham to Beijing | China | 8,078 km (5,019 mi) | about 11 h 6 min |
| Nottingham to Istanbul | Turkey | 2,613 km (1,624 mi) | about 4 h 6 min |
| Nottingham to Tianjin | China | 8,185 km (5,086 mi) | about 11 h 15 min |
| Nottingham to Moscow | Russia | 2,498 km (1,552 mi) | about 3 h 57 min |
| Nottingham to Harbin | China | 7,972 km (4,954 mi) | about 10 h 58 min |
| Nottingham to Shenyang | China | 8,220 km (5,107 mi) | about 11 h 17 min |
| Nottingham to New York City | United States | 5,456 km (3,390 mi) | about 7 h 45 min |
| Nottingham to Changchun | China | 8,099 km (5,033 mi) | about 11 h 8 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 Nottingham?
East Midlands Airport (EMA) is the closest large airport at 18 km (11 mi). The others, BHX, MAN, HUY, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is EMA from Nottingham city centre?
18 km (11 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Nottingham 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.