29 same-day destinations

Extreme Day Trips from East Midlands Airport

Out before 08:00, home after 21:00, and up to four hours each way. These are the real morning-out, evening-back routes from East Midlands Airport, worked out from our live flight schedules to help plan your extreme day trip.

29
Destinations
14
Countries

Times shown are the earliest morning outbound and the latest evening return we can see in the schedules. Hours on the ground are approximate. Always double-check the exact times when you book, and leave room for delays on the way home.

Ireland
DublinDUB

Ireland

0h 54m
each way
03:18
Out from East Midlands
~19.8h
On the ground
00:55
Back at East Midlands
Out EAT Leipzig QY5QCBack FR8115Runs Tue, Fri, Sun

Take the Airlink Express 747 bus (€8, 30 mins) to the city centre.

Things to do in DublinDublin airport guide
Northern Ireland
BelfastBFS

Northern Ireland

0h 57m
each way
03:30
Out from East Midlands
~15.9h
On the ground
21:20
Back at East Midlands
Out Maersk Air Cargo MUK6978Back MUK6977Runs Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

Airport Express 300 runs every 30 mins (£8). Great base for Giants Causeway.

Things to do in BelfastBelfast airport guide
Guernsey
Saint Peter PortGCI

Guernsey

0h 57m
each way
05:35
Out from East Midlands
~14.3h
On the ground
21:47
Back at East Midlands
Out West Atlantic NPT902Back NPT905Runs Wed, Thu, Fri
Things to do in Saint Peter PortSaint Peter Port airport guide
Denmark
CopenhagenCPH

Denmark

1h 38m
each way
01:35
Out from East Midlands
~19.7h
On the ground
00:31
Back at East Midlands
Out Cargo Air QY436Back QY435Runs Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Things to do in CopenhagenCopenhagen airport guide
Spain
BarcelonaBCN

Spain

2h 2m
each way
05:55
Out from East Midlands
~12.8h
On the ground
22:45
Back at East Midlands
Out Ryanair FR9388Back FR9387Runs Mon, Sun

El Prat is 30 mins from La Rambla via Aerobus (€7.75). Book Sagrada Familia tickets in advance!

Things to do in BarcelonaBarcelona airport guide
Spain

Valencia

VLC

Spain

2h 15m
each way
06:10
Out from East Midlands
~14.2h
On the ground
00:50
Back at East Midlands
Out Ryanair FR1756Back FR1757Runs Mon
Things to do in Valencia
Spain

Menorca

MAH

Spain

2h 16m
each way
06:00
Out from East Midlands
~13.4h
On the ground
23:55
Back at East Midlands
Out TUI BY7308Back FR2076Runs Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat
Things to do in Menorca
Spain
PalmaPMI

Spain

2h 17m
each way
05:55
Out from East Midlands
~16.4h
On the ground
02:55
Back at East Midlands
Out Jet2 LS601Back BY7547Daily

Palma Airport is just 8km from city centre. Buses run every 15 mins (€5).

Things to do in PalmaPalma airport guide
Spain
IbizaIBZ

Spain

2h 21m
each way
06:25
Out from East Midlands
~13.4h
On the ground
00:30
Back at East Midlands
Out TUI BY7540Back BY7207Runs Tue, Wed, Fri
Things to do in IbizaIbiza airport guide
Hungary
BudapestBUD

Hungary

2h 21m
each way
07:55
Out from East Midlands
~9.2h
On the ground
21:50
Back at East Midlands
Out Ryanair FR220Back LS3042Runs Sat
Things to do in BudapestBudapest airport guide
Spain
AlicanteALC

Spain

2h 24m
each way
05:45
Out from East Midlands
~13.6h
On the ground
00:10
Back at East Midlands
Out Ryanair FR8150Back FR9084Daily

Airport is just 15 mins from city via C6 Bus. Perfect for Costa Blanca beaches!

Things to do in AlicanteAlicante airport guide
Germany

Cologne

CGN

Germany

2h 30m
each way
01:50
Out from East Midlands
~19.8h
On the ground
02:38
Back at East Midlands
Out Chrono Jet MB9398Back MUK6978Runs Thu, Sat
Things to do in Cologne
Spain

Murcia

RMU

Spain

2h 30m
each way
05:55
Out from East Midlands
~12.3h
On the ground
23:15
Back at East Midlands
Out Ryanair FR470Back FR471Runs Thu, Sun
Things to do in Murcia
Bulgaria

Burgas

BOJ

Bulgaria

2h 30m
each way
05:55
Out from East Midlands
~12.7h
On the ground
23:35
Back at East Midlands
Out Jet2 LS691Back LS692Runs Fri
Things to do in Burgas
Poland

Wrocław

WRO

Poland

2h 30m
each way
06:05
Out from East Midlands
~13.3h
On the ground
00:20
Back at East Midlands
Out Ryanair FR916Back FR917Runs Thu, Fri
Things to do in Wrocław
Greece

Skiathos

JSI

Greece

2h 30m
each way
06:15
Out from East Midlands
~12.6h
On the ground
23:50
Back at East Midlands
Out TUI Airways BY7188Back LS680Runs Mon, Thu
Things to do in Skiathos
Spain

Girona

GRO

Spain

2h 30m
each way
06:30
Out from East Midlands
~13.7h
On the ground
01:10
Back at East Midlands
Out Ryanair FR9132Back FR1663Runs Mon, Fri, Sat
Things to do in Girona
Italy
NaplesNAP

Italy

2h 35m
each way
05:35
Out from East Midlands
~12.3h
On the ground
23:05
Back at East Midlands
Out TUI BY7138Back LS616Runs Mon, Fri
Things to do in NaplesNaples airport guide
Spain
MalagaAGP

Spain

2h 38m
each way
06:15
Out from East Midlands
~12.1h
On the ground
23:35
Back at East Midlands
Out TUI BY7794Back FR4469Daily

Costa del Sol gateway! Airport is 8km from city with train and bus connections.

Things to do in MalagaMalaga airport guide
Portugal
FaroFAO

Portugal

2h 39m
each way
05:55
Out from East Midlands
~13.2h
On the ground
00:25
Back at East Midlands
Out Ryanair FR1761Back FR1762Daily

Gateway to the Algarve! Just 4km from town, but most visitors head straight to the coast.

Things to do in FaroFaro airport guide
Greece
KerkyraCFU

Greece

3h 4m
each way
06:00
Out from East Midlands
~11.5h
On the ground
23:40
Back at East Midlands
Out TUI Airways BY7152Back LS638Runs Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun
Things to do in KerkyraKerkyra airport guide
Malta
LuqaMLA

Malta

3h 9m
each way
05:50
Out from East Midlands
~9.8h
On the ground
21:55
Back at East Midlands
Out Jet2 LS649Back LS240Runs Mon, Thu, Sun
Things to do in LuqaLuqa airport guide
Greece
ZakynthosZTH

Greece

3h 19m
each way
06:15
Out from East Midlands
~10h
On the ground
22:50
Back at East Midlands
Out Jet2 LS695Back LS696Runs Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat
Things to do in ZakynthosZakynthos airport guide
Turkey
IzmirADB

Turkey

3h 42m
each way
06:50
Out from East Midlands
~9.3h
On the ground
23:30
Back at East Midlands
Out Jet2 LS609Back LS1866Runs Sat
Things to do in IzmirIzmir airport guide
Spain
LanzaroteACE

Spain

3h 50m
each way
06:00
Out from East Midlands
~13h
On the ground
02:40
Back at East Midlands
Out Jet2 LS629Back BY7333Runs Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun

Volcanic landscapes and beautiful beaches. Rent a car to explore.

Things to do in LanzaroteLanzarote airport guide
Greece
HeraklionHER

Greece

3h 51m
each way
06:00
Out from East Midlands
~11.4h
On the ground
01:05
Back at East Midlands
Out TUI BY7268Back LS626Runs Tue
Things to do in HeraklionHeraklion airport guide
Spain

Fuerteventura

FUE

Spain

3h 55m
each way
05:55
Out from East Midlands
~10.4h
On the ground
00:10
Back at East Midlands
Out Ryanair FR3701Back LS3004Runs Mon, Thu, Sat
Things to do in Fuerteventura
Greece
RodesRHO

Greece

3h 56m
each way
05:50
Out from East Midlands
~12.2h
On the ground
01:55
Back at East Midlands
Out Ryanair FR3852Back BY7247Runs Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
Things to do in RodesRodes airport guide
Turkey
DalamanDLM

Turkey

3h 58m
each way
07:00
Out from East Midlands
~11.6h
On the ground
02:30
Back at East Midlands
Out TUI Airways BY546Back BY721Runs Sat
Things to do in DalamanDalaman airport guide

How we work these out

We scan the real departure and arrival schedules at East Midlands Airport, then match an early morning outbound (before 08:00) with a late evening return (landing back after 21:00, including red-eye arrivals). We only keep destinations within about four hours' flying each way, so every trip on this list is a genuine there-and-back-in-a-day adventure. The list refreshes as schedules change through the seasons.