Save on your East Midlands Airport parking with our verified discount codes. East Midlands Airport (EMA), located between Derby, Nottingham and Leicester in Castle Donington, serves the entire East Midlands region. Our codes help you book secure parking at reduced prices.
Each code is shown on its button above — click to copy the code and visit the booking site.
East Midlands Airport Parking Discount Code for NHS Staff
To all NHS staff across the East Midlands, thank you. Our discount codes are accessible to everyone, including NHS workers, with no verification required.
Parking Options at East Midlands Airport
East Midlands Airport has one terminal. There is a wide range of parking options from walk-to-terminal to park and ride.
On-Site Car Parks
Short Stay — a 2-3 minute walk from check-in. The closest and most expensive. Best for quick trips.
Mid Stay 1, 2 and 3 — a 4-5 minute walk from the terminal. A good middle-ground option between price and proximity.
Long Stay 1 and 2 — park and ride with free shuttle buses. Long Stay 2 offers 1 hour of free parking and is the best free drop-off option.
JetParks 1 and 2 — official park and ride car parks with regular shuttle buses. These are popular budget options.
Off-Site Partner Parking
Off-site partners offer park and ride and meet and greet services, often at the lowest prices when combined with our discount codes.
East Midlands Airport Drop-Off and Pick-Up Charges
Rapid Drop Off
The Rapid Drop Off zone is directly outside the terminal. It costs £5.00 for up to 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, you are charged £1 per minute, up to a maximum stay of 30 minutes. The system is barrierless — cameras record your number plate and you must pay online at pay.eastmidlandsairport.com by midnight the following day. Failure to pay results in a £100 Parking Charge Notice (reduced to £60 if paid within 14 days).
How to Drop Off at East Midlands Airport for Free
Long Stay 2 offers 1 hour of free parking. From there, you can take the free shuttle bus (runs every 10-15 minutes, takes about 5 minutes) or walk to the terminal in about 15-20 minutes.
Blue Badge and Accessible Parking
- Blue Badge holders get 30 minutes free in Short Stay 1. Do NOT use Rapid Drop Off (it is not free for Blue Badge holders).
- To validate: drive to the exit barrier and press the intercom button to speak to an operator.
- Shuttle buses are fully wheelchair-accessible.
Getting to East Midlands Airport
East Midlands Airport is located near Castle Donington, off the A453. Satnav postcode: DE74 2SA. The airport is well signposted from the M1 (junctions 23A and 24) and A50. From Nottingham, allow about 30 minutes; from Derby, about 25 minutes; from Leicester, about 40 minutes.
Other Discounts (Student, Senior and Military)
- Student: No separate student code — our codes typically offer a larger saving.
- Senior/OAP: No official senior discount. Pre-booking with our codes is best.
- Military: Our codes are available to everyone including serving personnel and veterans.
Official vs. Partner Parking
Official (JetParks, Long Stay, Mid Stay, Short Stay) is managed by the airport. JetParks and Long Stay are the budget options.
Partner car parks are independent, secure, and insured. With our codes, they almost always offer better value.
East Midlands Airport Parking — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest parking at East Midlands Airport?
Pre-booking off-site park and ride with a discount code. On-site, JetParks and Long Stay are cheapest.
How much does East Midlands Airport drop-off cost?
Rapid Drop Off: £5 for 15 minutes (barrierless, pay online by midnight next day). Free: Long Stay 2 has 1 hour free.
What is the difference between JetParks and Long Stay?
Both are official park and ride. JetParks 1 and 2 use shuttle buses. Long Stay 1 and 2 also have shuttles. Long Stay 2 offers 1 hour free for drop-offs.
What happens if I forget to pay for Rapid Drop Off?
A £100 Parking Charge Notice is sent by post (reduced to £60 if paid within 14 days).
How do I use the discount code?
Click "Get Code & Book Now." Paste the code at checkout.
What happens if my flight is delayed?
Partners monitor flights and won't charge extra.