Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to City of Derry Airport (LDY): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to City of Derry Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.
Every week, there are 150 London Heathrow Airport to City of Derry Airport flights. If you prefer to get going as early as possible, go for the 08:45 Loganair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 20:15 with Loganair.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LHR to LDY flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Loganair offers direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to City of Derry Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Derry — and maybe even more of United Kingdom if you have time.
Loganair is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
If you want to tour a different city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to City of Derry Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Glasgow International Airport is a sought-after stop between LHR and LDY.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to City of Derry Airport (LDY)
80 € is the best price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to City of Derry Airport flight. Return flights start from 161 €. These prices can change depending on availability.
Book five months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LHR to LDY.
The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to City of Derry Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to London Heathrow Airport from central London, it'll take about 55 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to City of Derry Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near LHR:
Arriving at City of Derry Airport (LDY)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Heathrow Airport to City of Derry Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near LDY instead:
Follow your own route with a City of Derry Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Avis and venture far and wide through Derry and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from City of Derry Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
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.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to City of Derry Airport (LDY)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to City of Derry Airport. February is the busiest month to visit Derry. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from London Heathrow Airport to City of Derry Airport for July if you'd like to explore Derry during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LHR to LDY around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Derry is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom just waiting to be discovered. Around 451 kilometres south-east of Derry, a visit to Birmingham will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Around 209 kilometres north-east of Derry, Glasgow is another favourite stop in United Kingdom. No visit is complete without checking out Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum.