Travelling from Istanbul to East Midlands Airport (EMA): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports to jet off from in Istanbul. Check out your options leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) when booking your flight from Istanbul to East Midlands Airport (EMA).
East Midlands Airport is located in Nottingham. The city operates on the UTC+0 timezone and is three hours behind Istanbul.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Istanbul to EMA.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, it's smart to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with longer queues.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Istanbul to EMA. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular airports:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Geneve Airport (GVA)
The journey from central Istanbul to IST takes around 1 hour 45 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to East Midlands Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Check a new destination off your list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Istanbul to East Midlands Airport, check out these options when setting off from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB)
You can arrive at SAW from the centre of Istanbul in approximately 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to EMA flight:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 76.93%.
About East Midlands Airport (EMA)
Have a late flight from Istanbul to East Midlands Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Check in to one of these hotels near EMA and get cosy, quick:
Grab an East Midlands Airport rental car and explore Nottingham and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Green Motion and Budget are well-known companies to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Istanbul to East Midlands Airport flight.
Getting from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to central Nottingham
Central Nottingham is roughly 18 kilometres from East Midlands Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do a little research before your trip.
It'll take around 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to East Midlands Airport (EMA)
$160 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to East Midlands Airport. A return flight starts at $482. These fares can change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Istanbul to EMA if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
Cheap Istanbul to East Midlands Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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Lock in a cheap flight from Istanbul to East Midlands Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to East Midlands Airport (EMA)
August is when most people book flights from Istanbul to East Midlands Airport (EMA). Visit Nottingham in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Lock in an Istanbul to EMA flight ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Nottingham to range from 10ºC to 24ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 0ºC and 8ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to East Midlands Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Nottingham
Start your Nottingham trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Istanbul to East Midlands Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Your Nottingham visit wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Major attractions that should be on your list include Nottingham Castle, Museum & Art Gallery, Nottingham Castle Visitors Centre and City of Caves.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Nottingham is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered. About 177 kilometres south-east of Nottingham, a visit to London will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Around 177 kilometres south-west of Nottingham, Bristol is another favourite stop in the United Kingdom. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Banksey, Banksy's You Don't Need Planning Permission to Build Castles in the Sky and Clifton Suspension Bridge.