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Nottingham
is served by one of the fastest growing airports in the
UK, Nottingham East Midlands Airport [map],
which is located about 13 miles southwest of the city,
near Kegworth. Scheduled flights operate to a number of cities in Europe, including Paris, Dublin, Brussels and Rome, whilst holiday destinations such as Algarve and Gran Canaria are also catered for. Inside the airport there are a wealth of facilities for business travellers and tourists alike, including some well established eateries, such as Caffe Ritazza and Burger King. There are also a number of shops, where you can pick up last minute holiday items or purchase an extra special present. Stores here include Dixons, Dominoes Toys and Boots. If you’re wondering how you’ll keep the kids occupied while you wait to board your flight, fear not, at East Midlands Airport children are well looked after. In the Trent Café crayons and colouring pads are provided free of charge so you can enjoy your cup of coffee while the little ones work on their masterpiece. This café also has a huge indoor balcony with great views of the runway.
Getting to and from the airport… By Taxi Taxis from the airport to Nottingham city centre are operated by Checker Cars and are available 24 hours a day from the taxi office outside the Arrivals area. The fare to Nottingham costs approximately £24. For further information, please call +44 (0) 1332 814 000. By Bus Skylink offers a half hourly service from Nottingham city centre to the airport via Nottingham train Station and Clifton. The bus leaves the city centre from a special stop at Friar Lane, Market Square and drops passengers outside the main terminal. The Nottingham Skylink has ample space for luggage, luxury seating and a radio link giving regular traffic updates, so the driver can choose the least congested route between Clifton and the airport, which combine to make your journey an easy and comfortable experience. For more information, please call +44 (0) 115 950 6070 or log on to www.skylink.co.uk By Coach National Express service 240 offers direct connections daily to and from Nottingham East Midlands Airport to Bradford, Leeds, Sheffield, Chesterfield, Luton, Heathrow and Gatwick. From these destinations you can connect to hundreds of other towns and cities in the UK. For more information contact National Express Enquiries on +44 (0) 8705 80 80 80 or visit www.gobycoach.com By Train Nottingham Train Station is just a short bus ride from the airport, which is provided on a half hourly basis by Skylink. The station has direct rail services to London, Birmingham and Sheffield. For more information contact National Rail Enquiries on +44 (0) 8457 48 49 50 or visit www.nationalrail.co.uk |
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