With holidays and travel starting to pick back up after Covid restrictions were eased, East Midlands Airport is expecting to be busy.
There's a lot to think about when heading for a holiday and where to leave the car is often one of the key points to sort.
East Midlands Airport has various car parks to choose from depending on the length of a stay and if you're picking up, parking long-term or dropping off.
The airport also runs a Skylink service which travels between Nottingham and the airport via Clifton.
If you’re dropping-off or picking-up at East Midlands Airport, there are a number of options available.
Here's a breakdown from the airport of the choices travellers and drivers can pick.
Short Stay 1 & 3 car parks
Prices start from £6 for a 30 minute stay.
Blue Badge parking is available at Short Stay 1 car park, which is free for first 30 minutes, where blue badge parking bays are clearly identifiable.
Short Stay 1 can only be accessed by walking to/from the terminal, but should you require a wheelchair or further assistance, help points are located in all car parks.
Free parking for up to 1 hour
Park free of charge in the Long Stay 2 car park, for up to one hour.
Long Stay 2 is a 15 to 20 minute walk from the terminal. Please press for a token at entry, which provides up to one hour free parking, overstay is charged at £1 per minute thereafter. Payment at the exit is card only.
Rapid drop-off
the price here is £5.00 for 15 minutes - then £1 per minute after.
If you're looking to stay for over an hour, the airport strongly recommends that you book in advance to get the best East Midlands Airport parking prices.
Pre-book Pick Up & Drop Off
Save time and book your parking in advance. Check car park dates and prices.
Directions to the airport
1. Take junction 23a (northbound) or 24 (southbound) from the M1 or, if travelling east on the M42, continue until it becomes the A42 and follow signs to East Midlands Airport.
2. At the roundabout, take the exit onto Ashby Rd and follow airport signs.
3. For the Rapid Drop Off zone, take the right hand lane upon arrival to the Short Stay car park.
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