Nottingham, Leicestershire to Girona (EMA–GRO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
FR9132
FR Ryanair
7M8
6:30 AM
BST T1
9:35 AM
CEST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LS611
LS Jet2.com
73H
6:35 AM
BST T1
9:55 AM
CEST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Nottingham, Leicestershire to Girona
2 carriers, 3 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 779 mi 2h 5m nonstop +1h ahead 5 1-stop hubs

EMA–GRO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Jet2.com and Ryanair lead the route. The flight covers 779 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop EMA–GRO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LS Jet2.com 2 73H 2h20
FR Ryanair 1 7M8 2h05
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – LS
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR + LS (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, EMA to GRO direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for EMA to GRO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
442
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Girona from Nottingham, Leicestershire

Nearby airports with service to Girona-Costa Brava Airport.
Metric EMA→GRO BHX→GRO MAN→GRO
Distance from EMA 31 mi 53 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3 4
Weekly flights 3 7 10
Flight time 2h 5m 2h 2h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of EMA with service to Girona-Costa Brava Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Girona is 1 hour ahead of Nottingham, Leicestershire.
EMA: BST · GRO: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Nottingham, Leicestershire, it's 7:00 PM in Girona.
Distance & Flight Time
779 mi / 1,253 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 5m to 2h 20m.
Visa & Entry

British passport holders enter Spain visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day rolling period under Schengen rules. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure date with at least two blank pages. UK passports are stamped on entry and exit since Brexit. ID cards are no longer accepted for UK nationals.

No supporting documents are mandatory, but border officers can request proof of accommodation, onward travel, and sufficient funds (EUR 113.40 per person per day, minimum EUR 1,020.60 for any stay, as set by Spanish authorities). The 90-day limit is shared across all 29 Schengen countries. ETIAS pre-travel authorization (EUR 7, valid 3 years) is expected to become mandatory in late 2026. The Canary Islands and Balearic Islands are part of the Schengen zone and count toward the same 90 days.

Direct flights from London to Madrid run 2 hours 25 minutes, to Barcelona 2 hours 15 minutes, to Malaga 2 hours 50 minutes. Budget carriers (Ryanair, easyJet, Vueling, Wizz Air) serve dozens of UK-Spain routes from regional airports. Spain uses the euro. No vaccination requirements. UK driving licenses are valid for short visits but an International Driving Permit (IDP) is technically required for car rental, though most rental agencies accept the UK license alone.

EMA–GRO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nottingham, Leicestershire to Girona route.
Route details
Distance779 mi / 1,253 km
Flight time2h 5m to 2h 20m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights3 out
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: EMA
IATA / ICAOEMA / EGNX
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation306 ft / 93 m
Destination: GRO
IATA / ICAOGRO / LEGE
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation468 ft / 143 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about EMA to GRO flights.
Nonstop flights from East Midlands Airport to Girona-Costa Brava Airport take approximately 2h 5m to 2h 20m. The route covers 779 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Ryanair and Jet2.com.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from EMA to GRO.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PMI, DUB, BFS, WRO and KRK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Girona is 1 hour ahead of Nottingham, Leicestershire.
Nearby alternatives include BHX, MAN and LBA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from EMA to GRO

East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair and Jet2.com. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

EMA to GRO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from EMA to GRO ranges from 2 hours 5 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 779 miles (1,253 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via PMI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Birmingham, West Midlands (BHX), Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN) and Leeds, West Yorkshire (LBA).