Flights from Leeds Airport (LBA) to East Midlands Airport Airport (EMA)
Flights from Leeds/bradford to East Midlands are in quite low demand and there is only one airliner that operates flights – VistaJet. The flight time is approximately 21 Minutes.
The price of the flight is dependent on the time of the day you fly and the day of the week with weekends being normally a higher price. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. Flight to East Midlands will get more expensive the nearer you get the departure date, so it’s advisable to book in advance if it is possible.
If you chose to rent a car at East Midlands Airport and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station along your route to East Midlands Airport in order to avoid incurring additional cost when you return your vehicle.
Ensure your arrival at East Midlands Airport is as smooth as possible by pre-booking your transport - which in many cases will also save you money:
- Car rental at East Midlands Airport (EMA)
- Private transfers at East Midlands Airport (EMA)
- Buses from East Midlands Airport (EMA)
- Taxis from East Midlands Airport (EMA)
- Train services at or near East Midlands Airport (EMA)
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To see all airliners that offer flights between Leeds/bradford and East Midlands please see the table below.

Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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VistaJet | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 09:38 | 09:38 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
VistaJet is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 1 a week with times that vary between 09:38 and 09:38.
To book your flight you can visit VistaJet on their website www.vistajet.com/en-gb/. You will find up to date information on availability and the latest discounts.
Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Day | Flight Times | Flights | ||||
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Wednesday | 09:38
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If the airlines stated don’t offer flights that suite your travel times, you could look at alternative options. Below we have summarised flights from alternative departures airports and flights that are not direct.

Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
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Birmingham to Derby East Midlands | 0 | 9 Minutes |
Whilst you will find a bureau de change at East Midlands, we recommend you change some money before you depart if you don’t have the local currency. The exchange rates within any airport are not very favorable, so exchanging money before hand is a good idea.
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