Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Derry Airport (LDY): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Derry Airport is 1 hour 25 minutes.
Flights from LHR to LDY start at 08:45 — the earliest with Loganair. The last departure is at 20:20 with Loganair. Overall, you can take your pick of 18 weekly London Heathrow Airport to Derry Airport flights.
Your LHR to LDY flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Getting to Derry (and then exploring more of the United Kingdom!) is a breeze with Loganair. This popular carrier has direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Derry Airport.
Loganair tops the list for bookings on this route.
Pick a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Derry Airport. Glasgow Intl Airport is a popular stopover on the LHR to LDY route.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Derry Airport (LDY)
95 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Derry Airport flight. Return flights start from 197 €. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from LHR to LDY by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Derry Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from LHR to LDY.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Derry Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, 78% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach London Heathrow Airport from central London, it takes around 45 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 25 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near LHR? If you're boarding an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Derry Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Derry Airport (LDY)
Reserve a hotel close to LDY if you're taking a late London Heathrow Airport to Derry Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Follow your own route with a Derry Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Avis and find adventure across Derry and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Derry Airport about two weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
When to fly to Derry Airport (LDY)
July is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Derry Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Derry in February.
Lock in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Derry Airport for July if you'd like to go to Derry during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LHR to LDY around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Derry. Around 370 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Birmingham is another essential stop in the United Kingdom and is around 451 kilometres south-east of Derry. No trip is complete without experiencing Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.