East Midlands Airport (EMA) is the regional hub for Nottingham, Derby, and Leicester — primarily budget short-haul carriers (Ryanair, Jet2) plus TUI charters.
The chauffeur run
Distance: ~190 miles via M40 / M42 / M1. Time: ~3:30-4:00 off-peak. Pricing: Per-mile rate, ~£320 standard saloon. Volume discount applies.
For Southampton travellers this is a long run — typically only justified by:
- A specific Ryanair / Jet2 route that doesn't operate from Stansted or Luton
- Group travel where the per-passenger split makes sense
- Multi-stop journeys with EMA as a leg
Reading
- /airports for the full UK list
- Manchester or Birmingham from Southampton — closer Midlands alternatives
Booking
Email us for EMA-specific quotes if the route warrants it.