Located in the county of Leicester, the regional airport is popular with travellers due to its strategic location.

The terminal is close to several major cities in central England:

• Nottingham (13 miles)
• Leicester (18 miles)
• Derby (14 miles)
• Burton upon Trent (19 miles)
• Stoke on Trent (45 miles)

Ryanair has one of its many bases at the airport and Jet2.com. Over 90% of all flights are operated by low cost airlines. For example, you can buy tickets to the East Midlands from traditional airlines at aerlingus.com.

Most routes are to southern, western and central Europe and there are also many domestic services around the UK or to Ireland.

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The nearest major airports with heavy network airline and long-haul services are Birmingham BHX (37 miles) and Manchester MAN (84 miles).

Conveniently located in the middle of England, East Midlands Airport is one of the largest air freight hubs in Europe.