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Verdict

Antalya Airport (AYT) scores higher overall at 7.1/10 versus East Midlands Airport (EMA) at 6.7/10.

Score comparison

Metric Antalya Airport East Midlands Airport
FlightLogic Score 7.1 6.7
On-Time Performance 6.9 6.5
Passenger Experience 7.0 6.6
Facilities & Comfort 7.4 6.9
Lounge Score 7.0 6.4
City Antalya Derby
Country Turkey United Kingdom
Terminals 2 international terminals (T1, T2) 1 terminal
Annual passengers 35M+ 4M+

Operational comparison

Transport links, lounge access, connection times, and UK261 eligibility — verify locally before travel.

Policy AYT — Antalya EMA — East
Rail / public transport
To city centre
Lounge day pass
Min. connection time
Primary hub carriers

Detailed profiles

Antalya, Turkey · AYT · #1 in this comparison

Antalya Airport

2 international terminals (T1, T2) · 35M+ passengers/year

7.1 / 10

How good is Antalya Airport?

Antalya Airport (AYT) scores 7.1/10 (Very Good) on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (6.9), passenger experience (7.0), and facilities (7.4). Lounge quality rates 7.0/10. See full airport guide →

In short

Antalya AYT scores 7.1/10 — Turkish Riviera leisure hub. Jet2/TUI package base. e-Visa required. Compare /airports/istanbul for city routing. See /guides/antalya-airport-lounge-guide-2026.

FlightLogic Score 7.1 Very Good
On-time 6.9 Departure reliability
Experience 7.0 Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities 7.4 Food, shops, seating
Lounges 7.0 Lounge quality
Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.

On-Time Performance
6.9
Passenger Experience
7.0
Facilities & Comfort
7.4
Lounge score 7.0/10

Highlights

  • UK's primary Turkey leisure airport — riviera resorts within 30–90 min transfer
  • Jet2 and TUI dominate package traffic; Turkish Airlines for full-service and Star Alliance
  • Compare AYT vs Istanbul (/airports/istanbul) — Antalya for beach; IST for city and Asia connections
  • e-Visa required for UK passport holders — apply before travel

Overview

Turkish Riviera gateway — Jet2, TUI, easyJet, and Turkish Airlines leisure schedules from across the UK for Antalya, Belek, and Side resorts.

UK package holiday traffic

Antalya is among the top 10 UK outbound leisure destinations by passenger volume. Pre-book transfers to Belek and Side — public transport limited.

Turkish Airlines offers IST connections for dual-city trips — allow 3+ hrs for domestic transfer.

Derby, United Kingdom · EMA · #2 in this comparison

East Midlands Airport

1 terminal · 4M+ passengers/year

6.7 / 10

How good is East Midlands Airport?

East Midlands Airport (EMA) scores 6.7/10 (Good) on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (6.5), passenger experience (6.6), and facilities (6.9). Lounge quality rates 6.4/10. See full airport guide →

In short

East Midlands EMA scores 6.7/10 — Nottingham/Derby/Leicester gateway. Ryanair and Jet2 hub. Aspire Lounge for Priority Pass. Bus and rail via East Midlands Parkway. UK261 applies.

FlightLogic Score 6.7 Good
On-time 6.5 Departure reliability
Experience 6.6 Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities 6.9 Food, shops, seating
Lounges 6.4 Lounge quality
Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.

On-Time Performance
6.5
Passenger Experience
6.6
Facilities & Comfort
6.9
Lounge score 6.4/10

Highlights

  • Serves Nottingham, Derby, Leicester, and Lincolnshire without Birmingham or East Coast rail positioning
  • Ryanair and Jet2 base — dense Europe and Mediterranean leisure network
  • Aspire Lounge accepts Priority Pass — limited hours; pre-book recommended
  • UK261 on all UK departures; compare /airports/birmingham for Emirates long-haul

Overview

Midlands cargo and leisure airport between Nottingham, Derby, and Leicester — Ryanair, Jet2, and TUI with strong DHL freight operations.

Midlands positioning

EMA sits between the M1 and A50 with bus links to Nottingham and Derby. East Midlands Parkway rail station is a short bus ride — useful for London St Pancras connections via LNER.

For long-haul, Birmingham (7.2/10) offers daily Emirates to Dubai; EMA is short-haul focused.

FAQ

Which is better, Antalya Airport or East Midlands Airport?

Antalya Airport (AYT) scores higher overall at 7.1/10 versus East Midlands Airport (EMA) at 6.7/10.

Which has better lounges, AYT or EMA?

Antalya Airport (AYT) scores higher for lounges at 7.0/10, versus East Midlands Airport at 6.4/10.

Which airport is more on-time, AYT or EMA?

Antalya Airport (AYT) has stronger on-time performance at 6.9/10 versus East Midlands Airport (EMA) at 6.5/10.