Cheap Flights from Liverpool to Derry

Flights from Liverpool to Derry

This information is correct as of May 2016

Airlines that fly from Liverpool to Derry

Ryanair flies direct from Liverpool to Derry.

Terminal Information – Departing

This is only a guideline. Always check your boarding pass for up-to-date terminal information.

You can enjoy a pre-flight meal at The Kissing Gate, The Estuary Bar & Grill, Frankie & Benny’s, and JD Wetherspoon. All offer sandwiches, drinks, and larger meals. Or, for a lighter bite, Boots and Spar both sell sandwiches and snacks that can be eaten in the terminal or taken onto the flight. To pass the time while you wait, there’s a WH Smith where you can pick up the latest Sophie Kinsella or Tom Clancy. For a little retail therapy, With Love from Liverpool offers a wide range of Liverpool-themed souvenirs and gifts. Alternatively, there’s a World Duty Free which offers deals on fragrances, confectionary, and alcohol. For those that want to relax in slightly quieter surroundings, access to the Aspire Premium Lounge is available from £20.99* where you can take advantage of the free WiFi, hot and cold snacks, newspapers and magazines, and premium drinks.

Terminal Information – Arriving

Derry Airport is situated roughly 7 miles northeast of the city. Ulsterbus and Translink offer public transport between the airport and the city centre. Buses terminate at Foyle Street station, the city's main transport hub. The journey time from the airport to the city centre is approximately 30-40 minutes. Bus Eireann offers bus connects between Derry Airport and destinations in the Republic of Ireland. For a speedier connection to the city centre, there is a dedicated taxi rank located immediately outside of the airport. The journey to the city centre by taxi takes around 20 minutes. Alternatively, car hire at Derry airport is available through Hertz, Avis, and Europcar.

Practical Information

As this is a domestic flight, you should aim to arrive at Liverpool Airport at least 90 minutes before departure. Most airlines allow you to travel to Northern Ireland without a passport as long as you have a valid form of photo ID. Double check Ryanair's terms and conditions for updates to their policy.

What to expect in Derry

Like Liverpool, Derry uses the Pound Sterling. You won’t need to change any money before you go and even though Northern Irish bank notes are different to English bank notes, you can use them interchangeably throughout the UK. Derry and Liverpool both have similar temperatures. In January, Derry averages 4 °C compared to Liverpool’s 5 °C while in July, Derry averages 14 °C compared with 16 °C in Liverpool.

*Prices subject to change