Which airport should I fly into for Loughborough?

For long-haul and international flights, Birmingham International Airport (BHX) is the main gateway near Loughborough. The closest airport, East Midlands Airport (EMA), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Loughborough?

The nearest is about 7 mi (11 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Loughborough?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Loughborough

The closest airports to Loughborough, UK: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Loughborough, UK is East Midlands Airport (EMA), about 7 mi (11 km) away — roughly 23 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Birmingham International Airport (BHX).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
EMA	East Midlands AirportNottingham, United Kingdom	7 mi / 11 km	23 min	Regional
NQT	Nottingham AirportNottingham, United Kingdom	12 mi / 19 km	40 min	Regional
LHB	Bruntingthorpe AirportBruntingthorpe, United Kingdom	19 mi / 31 km	37 min	Regional
CVT	Coventry AirportCoventry, United Kingdom	30 mi / 48 km	58 min	Regional
BHX	Birmingham International AirportBirmingham, United Kingdom	32 mi / 51 km	57 min	International
DSA	Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield AirportDoncaster, United Kingdom	50 mi / 80 km	1 hr 29 min	Regional
MAN	Manchester AirportManchester, United Kingdom	60 mi / 97 km	1 hr 48 min	International
OXF	Oxford (Kidlington) AirportKidlington, United Kingdom	65 mi / 104 km	1 hr 56 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, East Midlands Airport (EMA) is the most convenient at about 7 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Birmingham International Airport (BHX) (32 mi) is the bigger gateway — worth the extra distance for long-haul or cheaper fares.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Loughborough. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with EMA.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near EMA saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Loughborough is East Midlands Airport (EMA), about 7 mi (11 km) away — roughly 23 min by road.