Flying from City of Derry Airport (LDY) to Belfast International Airport (BFS): what you need to know
Derry and Belfast are in the same timezone, UTC+0.
Your LDY to BFS flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak month such as February? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Pick a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from City of Derry Airport to Belfast International Airport. Glasgow International Airport is a top stopover on the LDY to BFS route.
How to find the cheapest flights from City of Derry Airport (LDY) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Right now, 45 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way City of Derry Airport to Belfast International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 98 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from LDY to BFS. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from City of Derry Airport to Belfast International Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from LDY to BFS by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from City of Derry Airport to Belfast International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about City of Derry Airport (LDY)
City of Derry Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Derry. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near LDY. Whether you're taking an early flight from City of Derry Airport to Belfast International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Reserve a hotel close to BFS if you're taking a late City of Derry Airport to Belfast International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Belfast International Airport rental car and explore Belfast and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, Drivalia and Dollar are top outlets you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Belfast International Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to central Belfast
Belfast International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Belfast. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 2 hours.
When to fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS)
August is the most popular month for flights from City of Derry Airport to Belfast International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Belfast in January.
Book your flight from City of Derry Airport to Belfast International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Belfast during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LDY to BFS in January. Average temperatures are between 1ºC (34ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be explored after you've seen Belfast. Around 354 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Around 418 kilometres south-east of Belfast, Bristol is another essential stop in United Kingdom. No visit is complete without checking out Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.
