Flying from Glasgow to City of Derry Airport (LDY): What you need to know
Glasgow's main airport is Glasgow International Airport (GLA). Check out your options for departing from this base when booking your flights from Glasgow to City of Derry Airport (LDY).
Around 50 minutes is how long you'll be in the air on a direct Glasgow to City of Derry Airport flight.
Derry's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Glasgow. City of Derry Airport is located in Derry.
You can pick from 4 direct services each week between Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and City of Derry Airport (LDY). This is the most popular route, with Loganair offering a 10:45am departure from GLA to LDY.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Glasgow to LDY.
Taking off during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Reach your destination without the detour from Glasgow International Airport (GLA). Nonstop flights from Glasgow to City of Derry Airport (LDY) can be booked from here.
Loganair is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from Glasgow to City of Derry Airport departing from GLA.
Loganair is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from GLA to LDY.
GLA is around 14 kilometres from central Glasgow. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Glasgow International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Glasgow to City of Derry Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Of all flights departing from Glasgow International Airport, 70.07% land on schedule at their destination.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
PIK is about 48 kilometres from central Glasgow. It'll take you 40 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Glasgow to LDY flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Glasgow Prestwick Airport:
Glasgow Prestwick Airport has an on-time performance of 76.7%. This figure shows how frequently flights that leave from this airport reach their destination on time.
About City of Derry Airport (LDY)
Have a late flight from Glasgow to City of Derry Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Check in to one of these hotels near LDY and fast-forward to bedtime:
Begin your adventure by picking up a City of Derry Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Avis to explore Derry and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Glasgow to City of Derry Airport flight.
Getting from City of Derry Airport (LDY) to central Derry
Central Derry is roughly 11 kilometres from City of Derry Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do some research before your trip.
It takes roughly 40 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to City of Derry Airport (LDY)
RM385 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to City of Derry Airport. A return flight starts from RM767. These prices may change depending on availability.
To find cheap flights from Glasgow to LDY, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Glasgow to City of Derry Airport (LDY)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Glasgow to City of Derry Airport (LDY). August is when most people visit Derry. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in April.
The warmest month in Derry is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Book your Glasgow to LDY plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap tickets from Glasgow to City of Derry Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Derry
After booking your flight from Glasgow to City of Derry Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Derry:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Derry-Londonderry, Christ Church and Free Derry Corner are highlights which should be on every Derry itinerary.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Derry is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the United Kingdom you should also see. Around 209 kilometres north-east of Derry, a trip to Glasgow will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Hogmanay, Glasgow West End and Glasgow Cathedral.
Edinburgh is another must-experience destination in the United Kingdom and is around 274 kilometres north-east of Derry. No trip is complete without dropping by Edinburgh Castle, Crown Jewels and Шотландия.
