Travelling from City of Derry Airport (LDY) to London: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from City of Derry Airport to London is 1 hour 25 minutes.
Derry (the location of City of Derry Airport) and London follow the same timezone — UTC+0.
The busiest route is from City of Derry Airport (LDY) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Take your pick of 19 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to get on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from LDY to LHR is the 06:30 Loganair option. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 18:10 with Loganair.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your LDY to London flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or another peak period, give yourself more time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
You can book a direct City of Derry Airport to London ticket. Start your journey at LDY and touch down at London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Loganair is a popular airline that offers direct flights from City of Derry Airport to London.
LDY is around 11 kilometres from central Derry. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 40 minutes.
Want an easy start to your travels? Stay near LDY. Whether you're catching an early flight from City of Derry Airport to London or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are worth a look:
How to find the cheapest flights from City of Derry Airport (LDY) to London
Rs12,707 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way City of Derry Airport to London flight. A return ticket right now is Rs32,412. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Book one month before you travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from LDY to London.
May is the best month for nabbing a fantastic deal on City of Derry Airport to London tickets. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is around 31 kilometres from the centre of London. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 55 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from City of Derry Airport to London. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LHR instead:
Grab a London Heathrow Airport rental car and explore London and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, U-Save and Green Motion are top providers to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from London Heathrow Airport about one week in advance of your flight from LDY to London.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
After your flight from City of Derry Airport to London has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car. Central London is roughly 80 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 30 minutes or so.
Following your LDY to London flight, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to LGW. These are some great options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Forget about public transport schedules or long cab lines. Grab a London Gatwick Airport rental car and take your trip in whatever direction you choose. Compare offers from Green Motion, U-Save and Drivalia.
Snap up the best price by booking your ride from LGW three weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a wider selection of vehicles.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Stansted Airport (STN) is around 64 kilometres from central London. It takes about 1 hour to reach the city centre by ride-share or cab once you've hopped off your flight from City of Derry Airport to London.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Enjoy a low-stress, comfortable start to your trip by choosing a hotel near STN after your LDY to London flight. Take a load off after a long travel day or just give yourself time to get your footing in a new city at:
Take the guesswork out of the next part of your trip with a Stansted Airport rental car. Green Motion, Drivalia and Europcar are some companies you can book with.
If you're looking for a specific kind of vehicle, book your ride from STN around four weeks ahead of your flight from City of Derry Airport to London. This gives you a better chance of getting the car you prefer, on top of a better deal.
Best time to go to London
Visit London during the high season if you prefer a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from City of Derry Airport to London during low season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
Lock in a City of Derry Airport to London flight ticket with a departure in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 11ºC to 26ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LDY to London in January when temperatures average between 0ºC and 9ºC.
More about London
Once you've booked your flight from City of Derry Airport to London, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring London:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. The British Museum, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace are must-visits when exploring London.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've done London, now it's time to explore more of United Kingdom. Travel about 161 kilometres north-west to Birmingham to tick off its top sights. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another major destination in United Kingdom, head for Bristol, roughly 177 kilometres west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are the start of reasons to visit.