Short Stay 1 - East Midlands
Closest, quickest, easiest – park up, keep your keys, and stroll to check-in. Simple.
Location
On airportTerminal served
AllElectric Charging
Not AvailableKeep your Keys
YesWhat to expect
When you arrive at Short Stay 1
Drive to the entry barrier and the barrier will recognise your car reg – it can take up to a minute – and lift automatically.
Head into the car park, find any space and park up. Keep your keys and take the short 2-minute walk to the terminal.
If the barrier doesn't open, press the assistance button to speak to the car park team and have your booking confirmation to hand.
Make sure you don't press for a ticket, as that will stop the machine from reading your car reg.
Head into the car park, find any space and park up. Keep your keys and take the short 2-minute walk to the terminal.
If the barrier doesn't open, press the assistance button to speak to the car park team and have your booking confirmation to hand.
Make sure you don't press for a ticket, as that will stop the machine from reading your car reg.
On your return to East Midlands
When you get back, walk back to the car park, pick up your car and head to the exit barrier.
The barrier will lift automatically – it can take up to a minute – then you're on your way home.
If the barrier doesn't lift, press the assistance button to speak to the car park team and have your booking confirmation to hand.
Make sure you don't enter a payment card at any point as it will charge you for your parking.
The barrier will lift automatically – it can take up to a minute – then you're on your way home.
If the barrier doesn't lift, press the assistance button to speak to the car park team and have your booking confirmation to hand.
Make sure you don't enter a payment card at any point as it will charge you for your parking.
Important Information
We recommend removing any hand sanitiser from your car while you're away - during hot weather it can become flammable.
Early or late? The car park offers a 6 hour grace period at their discretion. Any longer than this and you'll be charged the car park's standard rate of £20 per day, which is subject to change.
Most standard cars (without trailers/not commercial vehicles) will be accepted at the car park as long as they fit in a standard-size parking bay (2.4m x 4.8m).
Early or late? The car park offers a 6 hour grace period at their discretion. Any longer than this and you'll be charged the car park's standard rate of £20 per day, which is subject to change.
Most standard cars (without trailers/not commercial vehicles) will be accepted at the car park as long as they fit in a standard-size parking bay (2.4m x 4.8m).
Frequently Asked Questions
- What about any accessibility requirements?Blue Badge spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Make sure you display your badge while you're away.
- Is there a maximum car size?Most standard cars (without trailers/not commercial vehicles) will be accepted at the car park as long as they fit in a standard-size parking bay (2.4m x 4.8m).
- What security measures are in place?The car park is protected by CCTV and entry and exit barriers.
Location
Address
East Midlands Airport,
Castle Donington,
Derby
DE74 2SA
Castle Donington,
Derby
DE74 2SA
Contact Number
0808 169 7032
Latitude 52.82591Longitude -1.32734
Directions
From the North:
- Leave the M1 at junction 24, taking the third exit for Ashby road.
From the South:
- Just take junction 23a.
- At the roundabout and take the second exit onto the A453.
- Go straight over the first roundabout, then right at the next into the airport.
- Take a left at the next roundabout.
- On arrival at the airport, follow signs for Short Stay 1 car park.
Postcode: DE74 2SA
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- Leave the M1 at junction 24, taking the third exit for Ashby road.
From the South:
- Just take junction 23a.
- At the roundabout and take the second exit onto the A453.
- Go straight over the first roundabout, then right at the next into the airport.
- Take a left at the next roundabout.
- On arrival at the airport, follow signs for Short Stay 1 car park.
Postcode: DE74 2SA
Google Maps
what3words: ///awoke.biked.photos