Christmas getaway: East Midlands Airport prepares for busiest day

More than 11,500 people are expected at East Midlands Airport tomorrow Credit: Simon Cooper/PA Wire

East Midlands Airport is preparing for one of its busiest days of the year as part of the Christmas getaway.

It says 115,600 passengers are expected over the Christmas period - which lasts until 5 January.

Sunday 21 December is expected to be the busiest day with 11,500 passengers due to travel abroad.

The most popular winter destinations are:

  • The Canary Islands

  • Tunisia

  • Morocco

The most popular long-haul ones are:

  • Dubai

  • Mexico

  • Cuba

  • Egypt