About Official EMA Jet Parks 1 & 2
Jet Parks 1 and 2 are the cheapest official car parks at East Midlands Airport. Both sit in the airport's budget zone, with a free shuttle to the terminal and number plate entry.
Jet Parks 1 and 2 form the airport's budget zone, the furthest of the four official zones from the terminal. A free shuttle runs to the terminal, and the transfer takes about 12 to 15 minutes. Entry and exit use number plate recognition, so there is no ticket to keep.
The two car parks work the same way. You park, lock up, keep your keys and walk to the shuttle stop. The difference is the price: Jet Park 1 is the cheapest product we bring you at East Midlands, and Jet Park 2 costs a few pounds more for eight days.
JetParks is sold on a pre-book basis only, and the airport closes it over the winter season. It is the natural choice for a week or more away between spring and autumn, when price matters most.
Location and getting there
Leave the M1 at junction 24 from the north or 23A from the south, then follow the A453 towards the airport. As you arrive, follow the JetParks signs rather than the terminal signs. The terminal postcode, DE74 2SA, brings you to the airport, and the signs take you to the right entrance.
JetParks is further from the terminal than the other zones, so give yourself a few extra minutes for the drive round and the shuttle. On a busy summer morning, allow around 30 minutes from arriving at the car park to reaching the terminal door.
M1 junction 24, then the A453.
M1 junction 23A, then the A453.
Follow the JetParks signs.
- Official EMA Jet Parks 1 & 2
On the East Midlands Airport site. Your confirmation gives the entrance for your car park. - East Midlands Airport (EMA)
East Midlands Airport, Castle Donington, Derby DE74 2SA
What's included at Official EMA Jet Parks 1 & 2
Here is what Official EMA Jet Parks 1 & 2 includes.
Security at Official EMA Jet Parks 1 & 2
Official EMA Jet Parks 1 & 2 lists the security measures below.
- Official Airport Car Park
- Barrier-Controlled Entry and Exit
- Number Plate Recognition
How the JetParks shuttle works
The shuttle is free and runs between the JetParks zone and the terminal. The transfer takes about 12 to 15 minutes, the longest of the four zones, so allow extra time on the way out, especially on busy summer mornings.
On the way home, head to the JetParks stop outside the terminal and ride back. Your plate opens the exit barrier, so there is nothing to pay on the way out.
JetParks and the winter season
The airport closes JetParks over the winter season, along with Long Stay. When your dates return no JetParks results, that is the usual reason. Mid Stay is then the cheapest official car park, a 5 to 7-minute walk from the terminal, and Midlands Parking meet and greet costs less still on our sample dates.
Who JetParks suits
The low daily rate adds up over a longer stay.
The lowest price at East Midlands.
No handover to a driver.
With lots of luggage or young children, compare Long Stay, where the bus ride is only 3 to 5 minutes, or meet and greet, which skips the bus altogether.
Arriving at Official EMA Jet Parks 1 & 2
Follow the directions in your booking confirmation to reach Official EMA Jet Parks 1 & 2. The steps below show how the day works.
- Follow the JetParks signs from the airport road, not the terminal signs.
- Drive up to the barrier. The camera reads your plate and lets you in.
- Park, lock up and keep your keys.
- Take the free shuttle to the terminal, about 12 to 15 minutes.
Collecting your car on return
Keep your booking confirmation on your phone for the trip home. Coming back takes a few simple steps.
- After you land, head to the JetParks shuttle stop outside the terminal.
- Ride back to the car park.
- Drive out. Your plate opens the exit barrier.
Good to know before you book
Check these points about Official EMA Jet Parks 1 & 2 before you book.
JetParks is pre-book only, so there is no turn-up price. Check the number plate on your booking matches your car, because the barriers read it on the way in and out. Allow extra time for the shuttle, and check the season: the airport closes JetParks over winter.
Free cancellation runs for 24 hours after booking on bookings made with us. Your confirmation includes the car park details and any operating notes for your dates.
Booking ahead costs up to 80% less than the drive-up rate.
Jet Park 1 and Jet Park 2 prices
Both JetParks car parks are listed below with their standard price, the price and the daily rate. Jet Park 1 costs less on our sample dates, with the same shuttle and entry system as Jet Park 2.
| Car park | Standard, 8 days | Price with BCP30 | Per day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official EMA Jet Park 1 | £61.99 | £43.39 | £5.42 |
| Official EMA Jet Park 2 | £67.99 | £47.59 | £5.95 |
*Sample 8-day prices for 7–14 November 2026. Search above for live rates on your dates.
Your booking confirmation names the car park you are parking in, so follow the signs for that one on arrival. When Jet Park 1 is sold out for your dates, Jet Park 2 is the next cheapest option at East Midlands.
Compare live Official EMA Jet Parks 1 & 2 prices. Search your dates above and reserve in seconds. Free cancellation runs for 24 hours after booking on bookings made with us.
Get Quote NowOfficial EMA Jet Parks 1 & 2 FAQs
About 12 to 15 minutes to the terminal.
Both share the same shuttle, entry system and keep-your-keys set-up. They differ in price, with Jet Park 1 the cheaper on our sample dates.
No. JetParks is sold on a pre-book basis only.
No. The airport closes JetParks over the winter season. Mid Stay is the usual alternative.
Yes. JetParks is self-park, so your keys stay with you.
More East Midlands Airport parking options
Compare the other car parks we bring you at East Midlands Airport below, with prices for the same sample dates.
Compare every car park on our East Midlands Airport parking page. Nearby choices include Official EMA Long Stay 1 & 2, Official EMA Mid Stay 1, 2 & 3, Official EMA Short Stay 1, 2 & 3, Official EMA VIP Meet & Greet, Midlands Parking Meet & Greet.
| Operator | Car park | Type | Transfer | 8-day price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Official EMA Long Stay 1 On-Airport · Official |
Park & Ride | Free bus, 3–5 min ride | £48.99 £6.12/day |
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Midlands Parking M&G (non-flex) Independent · Off-airport storage |
Meet & Greet | Handover at Short Stay 1 | £49.69 £6.21/day |
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Official EMA Long Stay 2 On-Airport · Official |
Park & Ride | Free bus, or walk 15–20 min | £51.79 £6.47/day |
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Official EMA Mid Stay 1 On-Airport · Official |
Park & Walk | Walk 5–7 min | £59.49 £7.44/day |
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Midlands Parking M&G (flex) Independent · Off-airport storage |
Meet & Greet | Handover at Short Stay 1 | £61.59 £7.70/day |
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Official EMA Mid Stay 2 On-Airport · Official |
Park & Walk | Walk 5–7 min | £61.59 £7.70/day |
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Official EMA Mid Stay 3 On-Airport · Official |
Park & Walk | Walk 5–7 min | £62.29 £7.79/day |
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Official EMA VIP Meet & Greet On-Airport · Official |
Meet & Greet | 1–2 min walk after handover | £64.40 £8.05/day |
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Official EMA Short Stay 3 On-Airport · Official |
Park & Walk | Walk 1–5 min | £65.79 £8.22/day |
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Official EMA Short Stay 2 On-Airport · Official |
Park & Walk | Walk 1–5 min | £68.59 £8.57/day |
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Official EMA Short Stay 1 On-Airport · Official |
Park & Walk | Walk 1–5 min | £72.79 £9.10/day |
*Sample 8-day prices, for 7–14 November 2026. Prices are subject to availability; search your dates above for live rates.