How to find cheap flights to City of Derry Airport (LDY)
At the moment, £15 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to City of Derry Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to LDY for £30.
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Roughly one month ahead is a good time to book tickets to Derry, where City of Derry Airport is located. This is the general recommendation for locking in the lowest prices.
Click on the 'Add nearby airports' option and broaden your search for cheap flights to Derry. This will list every airport around your departure and arrival points.
Consider taking a flight with a stop, as indirect routes often cost less. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to City of Derry Airport.
Best time to go to Derry
You can typically catch the cheapest flight to Derry in June.
Make use of the 'Whole month' tool if you have flexible travel dates. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight to LDY that fits your budget and itinerary.
July is the most popular month for flights to LDY. Visit then if you're eager to explore Derry in full swing.
December is the quietest period of the year to visit if you want a slower pace. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Derry then.
With averages of between 8ºC and 20ºC, July is when Derry is warmest. Plan your visit around your weather preferences to get the most out of your trip.
Ranging from 0ºC to 7ºC, January is when temperatures are at their lowest.
April is when you're least likely to need an umbrella. With seven days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Derry.
December brings the wettest conditions. You can expect around 13 days of rainfall if that's when you're going.
Travelling to City of Derry Airport (LDY): What you need to know
Travel to Derry in a single journey. These are some of the airlines offering direct flights to City of Derry Airport:
You'll be arriving in the UTC+0 timezone at LDY.
Eager to get a good night's sleep after your flight to LDY? These hotels near City of Derry Airport offer the ideal place to relax and unwind:
City of Derry Airport has an on-time rating of 76%, which tells you how often flights get to their destination without delay. This can be helpful to know if you're planning a tight connection or need to be somewhere soon after you land.
Getting to central Derry from City of Derry Airport (LDY)
The distance from LDY to central Derry is about 11 kms (7 miles).
If you're catching a taxi after your flight to LDY, it'll take around 20 minutes to reach the centre.
Hop on public transport and you'll be there in roughly 35 minutes.
Derry has no shortage of places to rest your head. Here's a roundup of comfortable hotels to put on your short list:
Derry highlights
Put these popular sights at the top of your must-do list after hopping off your flight to Derry:
Free Derry Corner: Offering a classic introduction to the city's highlights, this landmark is around 2 kms (1 mile) west of the centre.
Bloody Sunday Obelisk Memorial: This is another good reason to visit this city. A top landmark, it's around 0.64 kms (0.40 miles) southwest of the heart of Derry.
How to get to Belfast from City of Derry Airport (LDY)
The nearby city of Belfast is about 113 kms (70 miles) from LDY. Heading to the centre by taxi or ride-share will take around 1 hour 25 minutes.
If you're hopping on public transport, it'll take roughly 2 hours 45 minutes to complete the journey.
Travelling from City of Derry Airport (LDY) to Craigavon
Craigavon is around 80 kms (50 miles) from City of Derry Airport. If that's your destination, the ride by public transport takes about 4 hours 45 minutes.
The drive time to Craigavon is roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
There are plenty more places to explore in the United Kingdom, starting with Glasgow. Glasgow Cathedral, King's Theatre and Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum are must-sees in this city, which is about 209 kms (130 miles) northeast of Derry. Glasgow Airport (GLA) is the closest airport in Glasgow.
Another city in the United Kingdom that could easily become a favourite is Edinburgh. From Derry, it's roughly 274 kms (170 miles) northeast and is home to attractions like Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. Spend a little time at Castle Rock too. Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is the main gateway to this city.
Make room for one more stop with Belfast, which is roughly 97 kms (60 miles) southeast of Derry. Titanic Shipyard, Titanic People and Titanic Belfast are reasons to go. You can get to this city by flying into Belfast International Airport (BFS).