Fixed fares to and from EMA with meet-and-greet, live flight tracking and a support team. Book in under a minute from anywhere in the East Midlands.
When you're flying in or out of East Midlands Airport, the last thing you want is a scramble for a ride at the kerbside or a surprise fare after a long flight. Sitting just off Junction 23A of the M1 between Nottingham, Derby and Leicester, EMA is one of the UK's busiest single-terminal airports — a big draw for Ryanair, Jet2 and TUI holiday flights and, on the freight side, home to DHL's East Midlands Hub, one of the largest air-cargo operations in Europe. CabsOn runs a dedicated East Midlands Airport taxi service around the clock, with fixed fares agreed at the point of booking, live flight tracking so drivers arrive when your plane actually lands, and a meet-and-greet option inside the terminal for passengers who'd rather not walk to the pick-up zone. Whether you're catching the early Ryanair flight to Alicante, connecting from a Jet2 return, or arriving off a late TUI charter, we can put a licensed driver on your kerb from Nottingham, Derby, Leicester, Loughborough, Long Eaton, Melton Mowbray, Coalville, Ashby-de-la-Zouch and villages across the Peak District. Every booking is confirmed by SMS and email, and you'll see the driver's location on the live map from the moment the job is accepted.
As a general rule, one large suitcase plus one piece of hand luggage per passenger fits comfortably in a saloon for up to two people. Three passengers travelling with a large case each are better served by an estate, and four or more travellers should book an MPV so no bags end up on laps. Golf clubs, prams, wheelchairs, ski bags, oversized musical instruments and bicycles are all fine — just flag them at booking so the driver arrives with a vehicle that has the boot space, or the roof rack where required. ## Child seats We can supply infant carriers (0-12 months), toddler seats (9 months-4 years) and booster cushions (4-11 years) for £20 per seat on request. Please book child seats at least a few hours in advance — during peak school-holiday getaway periods we occasionally run out at short notice, and it's easier for both sides to confirm ahead than for the driver to have to swap car en route. ## Payment methods Payment is taken online when you book (card, Apple Pay or Google Pay) or billed monthly to a corporate account; we don't take cash. Business customers can settle on a corporate account with monthly invoicing — useful if you're moving colleagues to and from EMA on a regular basis, or booking crew transfers for the freight side of the airport. There is no separate fuel or airport-drop surcharge on top of the fixed fare shown at booking. ## Meet-and-greet and airport parking fees Our standard airport pick-up is a kerbside collection outside Arrivals in the short-stay drop-off zone, which is included in the quoted fare. If you'd prefer a meet-and-greet at the arrivals gate — with the driver waiting inside the terminal holding a name board and helping with your bags — you can add it at booking; the short-stay car park charge is included in that price. Meet-and-greet is particularly popular with older passengers, families with young children, and business travellers arriving late at night after a long flight. ## Cancellation policy Bookings can be cancelled free of charge up to two hours before the scheduled pick-up time. Cancellations inside two hours may attract a small charge to cover the driver's dead mileage, and no-shows on the day are charged in full. If your inbound flight is delayed or diverted, there's nothing to do — our dispatch team tracks your flight number against the airport's live feed and adjusts the pick-up automatically at no extra cost, up to a full 24-hour delay window. ## Wheelchair-accessible vehicles Ramp-loaded wheelchair-accessible vehicles (WAVs) are available across the fleet with front-securing and rear tie-down anchors, forward-facing travel, and space for a folded companion chair alongside. To make sure a WAV is on shift for your journey, please book a few hours ahead where possible and let us know the chair type (manual, powered, or larger scooter) so the driver arrives with the correct ramp gradient and securing kit for a safe, comfortable transfer.
One-way fixed fares from East Midlands Airport to the cities our passengers travel to most, from our live price list.
| To | Distance | Drive time | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham | 14.5 miles | about 28 minutes | £41 Saloon |
| Coventry | 40.7 miles | about 54 minutes | £75 Saloon |
| Birmingham | 40.6 miles | about 53 minutes | £75 Saloon |
Drive times are with clear roads; allow longer at rush hour. Larger vehicles (MPV, people carrier, 8-seater) are priced on the quote page. Airport pickups include 60 minutes' free waiting from landing.
Get an exact quotePickup time auto-adjusts to actual landing. No driver-side panic if your flight runs late.
Counted from when your flight actually lands, with airport parking included. Plenty of buffer for immigration, baggage claim and customs. After that, waiting is £9 per 15 minutes in a saloon.
The airport drop-off fee is included in the quote, not added at the kerb. Same with London congestion charge and ULEZ.
Driver waits at the terminal arrivals exit with a name board. Add it when you book; the price is shown in your quote.
Pay securely by card when you book. Corporate accounts get monthly invoicing with PO numbers and itemised receipts.
£20 per seat, fitted before pickup. Confirm the seat type at booking so we match the right vehicle.
A saloon transfer from Nottingham city centre to EMA typically costs between £30 and £45, depending on your exact pick-up postcode and whether you're travelling overnight or on a Bank Holiday. Enter your postcode on the booking page for an instant fixed fare.
Yes. Once we have your inbound flight number we track it against East Midlands Airport's live feed. If your flight is delayed or diverted your pick-up is automatically rescheduled at no extra charge, and the driver is only dispatched when you're ready to be collected.
The default is a kerbside collection outside Arrivals in the short-stay drop-off zone. If you'd rather have your driver wait inside the terminal holding a name board, add meet-and-greet at booking and the short-stay car park charge is included in the fare.
In light traffic Derby to East Midlands Airport takes around 20-25 minutes via the A50 and A453. Allow 30-40 minutes in the morning peak, and a little longer during Bank Holiday getaway weekends or the school-holiday Friday rush.
Yes. We run ramp-loaded WAVs with proper front and rear tie-down anchors and forward-facing travel. Please book a few hours in advance and let us know the chair type so the right vehicle and securing kit are allocated to your job.
Payment is taken online when you book (card, Apple Pay or Google Pay) or billed monthly to a corporate account; we don't take cash. Business customers can also settle on a monthly corporate account with invoicing across all named travellers.
For a standard European flight we suggest arriving at the terminal about two hours before departure, so from Nottingham, Derby or Leicester allow a pick-up around three hours before scheduled take-off — a little more during school-holiday getaway peaks.
Yes. We support business accounts with named travellers, cost-centre tagging, and monthly invoicing — useful if you're moving colleagues to EMA regularly for meetings or flights out of the DHL East Midlands Hub on the freight side.
