Holiday fans, skiers and snowboarders, craving a slice of sporty outdoor action could be tempted by East Midlands Airport’s latest ski destinations.
East Midlands Airport (EMA) is the ideal gateway to the Alps, as well as to some great alternative skiing destinations this winter.
EMA say their statistics show 157,000 people chose East Midlands Airport for breaks abroad in December. With flight duration around the two hour mark - an EMA to Geneva flight is just 1hour, 50 minutes - planning your next trip abroad has never been so much fun!
Here are eight top skiing destinations that you can holiday to from East Midlands Airport in 2025.
1. Skiing destinations include Sierra Nevada mountains in Spain and The Czech Republic
Winter skiing destinations are within an easy reach when flying from East Midlands Airport | Matthieu Petiard Unsplash
2. Morskie Oko, Poland
Poland has a number of ski resorts, with the main one, Zakopane, covering five small ski areas included under one lift pass. About 2.5 hours by road or rail from Krakow Airport - served from EMA by Ryanair - Zokopane offers skiing best suited to beginners and low intermediates. A free ski bus connects to other ski areas with steeper slopes and longer runs. | Unsplash
3. Sierra Nevada mountains, Spain
Spain may not be the first country you associate with skiing, however the Sierra Nevada mountains boast vast expanses of seemingly endless snowy heaven at this time of year. Reached from EMA via Malaga airport with Ryanair or Jet2.com, and a two-hour transfer by road, it is the third highest mountain range in Europe with a ski season often through to April. It offers 100km of pistes suitable for all abilities, served by 21 ski lifts including some recent additions to keep queuing to a minimum. Popular with young skiers, there’s a wide range of bars and restaurants available in the resort as well as up the mountain. It’s also another great destination for young families, with excellent facilities for beginners. Later in the season there’s even the tempting prospect of combining a ski trip with a beach holiday! | Unsplash
4. Chambery
TUI fly to Chambery from EMA, with flights approximately 2hr 5mins. The fourth largest ski area in France, Les Sybelles, is within close reach of Chambery, offering over 300km of pistes and 71 lifts. | Unsplash