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Located at just 15 miles from Nottingham, East Midlands Airport has a number of affordable transportation options to be reached from the city center. You can easily arrive at the airport 24 hours a day by bus you can take in the city center. If you prefer taxi, you can complete your journey by taking a taxi that brings you to the airport from wherever you are.

To get to the airport from the different neighboring cities, you can get on the trams and reach the airport with a practical way by transferring by bus from the station. Rental cars and bicycle can also be listed as alternatives to reach the airport from Nottingham.

Car

You can follow the routes A50 and A453 to get to the airport from Nottingham city center by car. If you need assistance about navigating during this journey, you can buy a navigator before leaving the city center or you can benefit from the navigation application of your smart phone. If you want to leave your car at the airport car park, you just need to pay 3 pounds for a short-time parking. The airport car park also offers different alternatives for those who want to leave their cars for a longer time.

Airport Shuttle Services

There is no direct shuttle service from Nottingham to East Midlands Airport. However, you can benefit from the shuttle services as a transfer option. You can take advantage of direct transportation to East Midlands Airport by shuttle services from Heathrow, Gatwick or Luton airports in the capital London, as well as you can use shuttle services to reach the airport from the cities like Leeds and Sheffield.

Taxi

Taxis in the city center can quickly take their passengers to the airport 7 days 24 hours. You can reach the airport from Nottingham city center by taxi in about 20 minutes. If you are coming from different points in the surrounding area or if the traffic is heavy, this can take up to 30-40 minutes.

Train

You can arrive at a point near the airport by Lincoln-based trains and you can reach the airport in about 20 minutes by bus. The buses transport the passengers to the airport from the station every 30 minutes and the fare for this transfer is not so high.

Bicycle

Nottingham, like many other cities in the country, is a cyclist-friendly city and you can easily ride the bike to reach the airport from the city center. bicycle lanes and bike-warning signs on the road make cycling in the city easier. The ‘bike stands’ at the airport make journey on two wheels an economical and convenient option.

Rent a car

You can easily find car rental companies in Nottingham city center and rent a car here to get to the airport without having any difficulty. Many companies such as Hertz, Europcar and Enterprise in the city offer different options for passengers at their offices. If you rent your car from the city center, you can deliver the car to the offices of these companies when you arrive at the airport before leaving the city. Please keep in mind that you should contact with the office at the airport about the delivery area in advance.

Airport Information

East Midlands Airport, which is located 15 minutes from the center of Nottingham, offers its passengers a number of exclusive services as well as the standard services. You can spend your time at the airport by shopping at or visiting the stores such as Boots, Cloud Spa, Dixons, Wh Smith and Superdrug.

If you want to benefit from food and drink options without leaving the airport terminal, Casstle Rock, Flat White, Burger King, Frankie&Benny’s, Leon and Grab and Fly are at your service here. The Escape Lounge at the airport makes the waiting time a much more enjoyable experience. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, delicious snack refreshments, daily magazines, newspapers and free unlimited wireless internet are a great way to wait for your flight or relax at the end of your trip.  A number of solutions for your different needs are also offered in private passenger lounge at the airport.

East Midlands Airport also has a children’s playroom offering a unique atmosphere for the families with children, and areas designed for those who wish to pray or meditate. Aeropark, which is at the airport, is a great option to see the cargo-type airplanes, especially for young children. The children can visit the park with a discounted entrance fee. 0-5 year-old children are not charged for this visit.

There are a variety of affordable transportation alternatives to get to East Midlands Airport, which is located 23 km from Nottingham city center. The airport is accessible by bus 24 hours a day. If you prefer a more convenient method of transportation then consider taking a taxi to the airport from the city center.

If you are traveling to the airport from cities surrounding Nottingham then the most practical way would be to take the train to the station and transfer to a bus to the airport. Other alternatives to get to the airport from Nottingham is by rental car or bicycle.

Car

East Midlands Airport is easily accessible by car from the city center via the A50 and A453 roads. Before leaving the city center we would recommend getting a map of the city or a GPS device to help navigate your way to the airport. The airport features parking lots where you can park your vehicle. The fee for short-term parking is 3 pounds. The airport also offers long-term parking options for those who want to park their vehicle for a longer period of time.  

Shuttles

There is no direct shuttle service from Nottingham to East Midlands Airport. However, you can use other transportation alternatives to transfer to shuttle services. The airport is accessible from cities like Leeds and Sheffield via coach services. These coach services also provide direct transportation to East Midlands Airport from Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton airports that are located in the capital city of London.

Taxi

One of the most convenient and fastest methods of transportation to get to the airport is by taxi. Taxis are easily accessible in the city center 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also have the hotel you are staying at help arrange a taxi for you. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the airport from Nottingham city center by taxi. If you are traveling from other areas surrounding the city or traveling during peak hours then the total travel time can take up to 40 minutes.

Train

Another transportation alternative to get to the airport is by train via a bus transfer because East Midlands Airport isn’t directly accessible by train. Trains traveling in the Lincoln direction provide transportation to East Midlands Parkway, which is located in close proximity to the airport. The station is located about 6 km away and is linked to the airport via bus services. By transferring to the bus from the station you can get to the airport in about 20 minutes. Buses from the station to the airport run every 30 minutes and the fare is very reasonable.

Bicycle

Like many other cities in the country, Nottingham is a bike-friendly city. East Midlands Airport is easily accessible by bike. Designated bicycle lanes and warning signs make it even easier to bike in the city. The airport features special parking areas for bicycles, making biking to the airport an economical and comfortable transportation alternative.

Rental Car

You can easily find rental car companies in the city center and enjoy a pleasant drive to East Midlands Airport. There are many international rental car companies located in the city including Hertz, Europcar, and Enterprise. Each one offers a variety of vehicles passengers can rent. You can also drop your rental car off at the airport before your departure, just arrange it beforehand when you reserve your vehicle.

Airport Information

East Midlands Airport is located 23 km from the city center and offers passengers a variety of services to meet their pre-flight and post-flight needs. You can spend time at the airport by visiting shops such as Boots, Cloud Spa, Dixons, Wh Smith and Superdrug.

If you want to get something to eat or drink at the airport there are a rich selection of options including Casstle Rock, Flat White, Burger King, Frankie&Benny’s, Leon and Grab and Fly. The airport contains a passenger lounge that offers passengers a relaxing environment to make their wait at the airport a much more enjoyable experience. The Escape Lounge offers passengers alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, delicious complimentary snacks, daily newspapers and magazines, and free internet access. The private passenger lounge offers passengers services and solutions to meet their needs at the airport.

East Midlands Airport also has a children’s play room offering families with children a unique experience and areas designed for those who wish to pray or meditate. The Aeropark displays various aircrafts, including cargo-type aircrafts, which is a great activity especially for young children.  

Taxi

Taxi rates in Dubai are quite cheap. Since the airport is located in such close proximity to the city center taxis are one of the most preferred methods of transportation. Especially if you’re traveling with a few people! Airport taxis belong to a state-run company and all of them operate by using a taximeter. Most of the taxi drivers are immigrants who speak English. The taxi ride to the city center from the airport is quite short, when there’s no traffic. For example, it takes about 10 minutes to get to the city center and about 15 minutes to get to the World Trade Center. You can find airport taxis at the arrivals hall exit of every terminal. 

Bus

Buses are the cheapest transportation alternative to get to the city center but taking a taxi is a bit more laborious. Buses are also a slower method of transportation especially if you have a lot of luggage and land during rush hour.  People who are familiar with the city generally prefer taking the bus. You can access different buses from the airport’s three terminals. However, the main bus line passes by the bus stop in front of Terminal 1. Most of the international flights to Dubai land at Terminal 1. Some lines pass by more than one terminal. There are bus lines with various routes that run every 20-30 minutes from Terminal 1. The most widely used bus lines to get to the city center are lines 401 and 402. Bus line 401 departs from Dubai International Airport and goes to the Al Sabkha stop, with stops along the way including DNATA, Al Maktoum Road, and Deira Taxi Station.

Bus line 402 departs from the airport and goes to the Al Ghubaiba stop, with stops along the way including Deira City Center, Al Karama, Golden Sands, and Al Mankhool.

In addition to these two main lines there are other lines that pass in front of Terminal 1. You can take the C1 bus to Satwa Bus Station, bus No. 4 to the Rashidiya stop or Gold Souq stop, or bus X28 to destinations that are further away, like the Jebel Ali stop. You can also access these stops taking other buses that follow different routes.

Buses usually operate from 5 am to 11 pm. The operating hours for certain bus lines can vary. There are also bus lines that operate at night. For example the C1 line is a night bus, which departs from Terminal 3, passes by Terminal 1, and runs on the following route to the Satwa Bus Station, Cargo Village, Flame Intersection, DNATA, Clock Tower, and El Maktum.

The N4 bus, which goes to the same station but passes through Deira City Center, is another. The N1 night bus departs from Terminal 2, stops at Terminal 1, and goes through Deira City Center all the way to the Jebel Ali Gardens.

Passengers going to Abu Dhabi from Dubai need to get on the buses departing from Al Ghubaiba. Abu Dhabi is located 160 km from the city center and the bus ride there takes about 2 hours.

Similarly, those who want to go to Sharjah, which is located 10 km from Dubai, can find buses that depart from the same stop. One thing to take note of is making sure to get your bus ticket or bus card before boarding the bus because you cannot pay in cash on the bus. You can purchase a single use or daily use bus card. You have to swipe your card twice on the bus, once when you get on and once when you get off. 

Metro

One of the easiest and most comfortable transportation alternatives to get to the city center is by metro. By using Dubai’s modern metro network you can get to the city center and surrounding locations avoiding any traffic. A standard metro ticket is slightly more expensive than the bus but it is still very reasonable. The metro also features different ticket classes for those who want a more comfortable experience. The Gold Class ticket is twice as much as a standard ticket. The Dubai Metro also has areas reserved solely for women and children. These areas are not mandatory but women who want can travel in a separate section by using these areas. The Dubai Metro runs from 5:50 am to midnight, except on Fridays. On Fridays the metro doesn’t start to run until 1 pm. If you have to go to the airport after midnight you won’t be able to use the metro.

The Dubai Metro operates two lines, the Red Line and the Green Line. You can access the Red Line from Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 at the airport. The metro system is fully automated and runs without a driver. The metro departs every 4 to 8 minutes.

Trains that depart from the Rashidiya Station to Jebel Ali Metro Station pass by the following stops respectively, Emirates, Airport Terminal 3, Airport Terminal 1, GIGICO, Deira City Center, Al Rigga, Union, Burjuman, Al Karama, Al Jafiliya, World Trade Center, Emirates Tower, Financial Centre, Dubai Mall, Business Bay, Noor Bank, First Gulf Bank, Mall of Emirates, Sharaf, Dubai Internet City, Nakheel, Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Lakes Tower, Nakheel Harbour, Ibn Battuta, Energy and Danube. A significant part of this route is above ground so you can enjoy views of the city. The Union and Burjuman stops along this route intersect with the Green Line, which passes through the Old City. Passengers can transfer to the Green Line from these stops and head to different areas. The Green Line operates between the Etisalat Metro Station and the Creek Metro Station. Stations on the Green Line are Etisalat, Al Qusais, Dubai Airport Free Zone, Al Nahda, Statdium, Al Qiyadah, Abu Hail, Abu Baker Al Siddique, Salah Al Din, Union, Baniyas Square, Palm Deira, Al Ras, Al Ghubaiba, Al Fahidi, Burjuman, Oud Metha, Dubai Healthcare City, Al Jadaf, and Creek. 

You can get off the metro at a stop that is convenient for you and transfer to a bus or take a taxi to reach your destination. There are many hotels and shopping centers that are located about 15-minutes away from these stops on foot.

Rental Car

You can rent a car at the airport from rental car companies located in each terminal. The price of gasoline in the city is fairly cheap, which allows for a more flexible itinerary. For example, if you rent a car while in Dubai you could travel to other cities in the United Arab Emirates like Abu Dhabi or Sharjah. Visiting these cities by car is much more convenient than using public transportation options.

There are 12 rental car companies at Dubai International Airport; Avis, Budget, Al Wefaq, Diamondlease, Dollar, Europcar, Fast, Hertz, National, Payless, Sixt and Thrifty.

Hotel Shuttle Service

There are many hotels in Dubai that offer shuttle services to and from the airport. However these services are usually for a cost. We recommend inquiring about these services when making your hotel reservation. Some hotels that are located in close proximity to the airport might offer this shuttle service for free.

Sharjah International Airport, connecting Dubai with other centers in the world, is about 15 kilometers away from the city center. While there are means of public transports that you can benefit in this route, these vehicles do not operate frequently. If you want to go to Sharjah or Dubai from the airport, the best option would be to take a taxi. You can find a taxi 24 hours a day at the airport. If you are planning to spend a few days or more in the city, you can also opt for renting a car as an alternative to the taxis. Almost all of the major international car rental companies serve passengers at the airport. Getting to the center of Dubai from Sharjah International Airport takes an average of 20-30 minutes. If you will get on the road in the city at a time when traffic is heavy, you should not forget it will take you a bit longer than this.

Car Rental

You can rent a car 24 hours a day, seven days a week from companies such as Hertz, Budget, Maximum, Sixt, Europcar, Dollar and AVIS which serve at Sharjah International Airport. If you would like to rent a car from Hertz, you can contact the company at 06-552-8290 and get information. If you prefer to rent your car from Budget, you can call the rental office at 06-558-0366 for more detailed information and reserve your car. If you wish your car to be ready at the airport close to the city center of Dubai when you land, you can also call companies like Sixt at 06-558-0310, Europcar at 06-558-1322 and Dollar Rent A Car at 06-336-5065.

Bus

You can also take the bus from the airport to the get to the city center of Sharjah or Dubai. But you have to keep in mid that it is not possible to take a bust to go to Dubai from the airport late at night. If you need to get to Sharjah and your flight is not too late, you can take advantage of buses departing every 15 minutes. Although they are not practical and fast, buses stand out with their advantages in terms of price. As a more economical and alternative method, you can also take the bus to the city center and continue by taxi to the hotel or to other places you want to reach in the city.

Taxi

Passengers landing to Dubai's Sharjah International Airport mostly prefer taxis to get to the center of Dubai or Sharjah . At the airport there is a 24-hour taxi service every day of the week. You can continue your trip to the city center by taking one of these taxis as soon as you exit the terminal, without having to search for any different vehicles. All the taxis in Dubai have taximeters. Thanks to these devices, you can travel without worrying about the amount you will pay. The opening fare of the taxis at the airport is usually more than the ones in the center. On the other hand, the average fare for the journey from the airport to the city center would cost around 30-40 USD.

Private Airport Shuttle

If you need to travel from the airport to the center of the city with a few people or more crowded groups, one of the best vehicles you can choose without a doubt is the private airport shuttles. Many companies in the city offer this service. The fares of these shuttles vary according to the distance traveled and the number of passengers. You can reach your hotel or other important points in the center of Dubai with these private shuttles. If you reserve one of these vehicles and pay in advance of your arrival, you can benefit from these at more reasonable prices and you can find your shuttle ready at the terminal at the time of your arrival.

Luxury Transfer Vehicles

If you want to travel from Sharjah International Airport to the city center with a much more luxurious and comfortable vehicle, you can choose limousines that are preferred mostly by those visiting the city for business purposes. The limousines that pick up their passengers from the departure gates of Sharjah Airport take them to the center very quickly compared to other vehicles. This is also why limousines offer a great advantage for passengers who want to save time.