How to Drop Off and Pick Up at East Midlands Airport Using the Rapid Dropoff Zone

As we get asked by friends and colleagues how to navigate the UK airports dropoff zones, we thought we would start a video guide.

So please welcome our first YouTube video on how to navigate to and use the Rapid Dropoff Zone at East Midlands airport!

Step-by-step directions to help you navigate your way to East Midlands Airport. This guide covers the main approaches and includes essential information.

See the route in, where to park in the Rapid Dropoff Zone, the payment options and then departure back to the A453.

🛫 East Midlands Airport - EMA (IATA) and EGNX (ICAO) 🛬

Rapid Dropoff Zone - Castle Donington, Derby DE74 2SA

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Timestamps

00:00 - The roundabout on the A453 before East Midlands Airport

00:18 - take the A453 exit to East Midlands Airport

00:31 - Do not park on the double red lines!

00:49 - Keep left around the roundabout, first exit

01:26 - Filter right then turn right at the traffic lights

01:53 - Second exit on the roundabout

02:11 - Filter left then keep right into the Rapid DropOff Zone

03:06 - park up in any of the marked bays

03:34 - Cash & Card payment at the barrier

04:19 - Fourth exit to leave East Midlands Airport, back onto the A453