Travelling from London City Airport (LCY) to City of Derry Airport (LDY): what you need to know
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your LCY to LDY flight.
During popular months such as February, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Pick a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from London City Airport to City of Derry Airport. Glasgow International Airport is a top stopover on the LCY to LDY route.
How to find the cheapest flights from London City Airport (LCY) to City of Derry Airport (LDY)
130 € is currently the best price for a one-way London City Airport to City of Derry Airport flight. A return flight starts from 322 €. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
To find cheap tickets from LCY to LDY, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from London City Airport to City of Derry Airport across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from LCY to LDY by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from London City Airport to City of Derry Airport.
Handy information about London City Airport (LCY)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London City Airport, 74.57% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
London City Airport is around 11 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from London City Airport to City of Derry Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to LCY:
Arriving at City of Derry Airport (LDY)
Consider staying in a hotel near LDY if you're catching a late London City Airport to City of Derry Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a City of Derry Airport rental car and explore Derry and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Hertz and Avis are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from City of Derry Airport about two weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from City of Derry Airport (LDY) to central Derry
City of Derry Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from the centre of Derry. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to City of Derry Airport (LDY)
February is the most popular month for flights from London City Airport to City of Derry Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Derry in April.
Book your flight from London City Airport to City of Derry Airport for July if you'd like to visit Derry during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LCY to LDY in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Derry has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom you should also see. Around 451 kilometres south-east of Derry, a visit to Birmingham will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in United Kingdom, consider Glasgow, about 209 kilometres north-east of Derry. Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum are among the biggest draws.