Derry, Derry and Strabane to London (LDY–LHR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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371 mi airlines charter/private 60/wk
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Flight Schedule 18 flights Verified 35m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
LM651+2
LM Loganair
ER4
6:30 AM
BST
8:00 AM
BST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA4001cs
BA British
ER4
6:30 AM
BST
8:00 AM
BST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KL3061cs
KL KLM
ER4
6:30 AM
BST
8:00 AM
BST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KL3063cs
KL KLM
ER4
2:00 PM
BST
3:30 PM
BST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA4005cs
BA British
ER4
2:00 PM
BST
3:30 PM
BST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LM655+2
LM Loganair
ER4
2:00 PM
BST
3:30 PM
BST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA4117cs
BA British
ER4
6:10 PM
BST
7:40 PM
BST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KL3065cs
KL KLM
ER4
6:10 PM
BST
7:40 PM
BST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LM657+2
LM Loganair
ER4
6:44 PM
BST
7:45 PM
BST
1h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA4002cs
BA British
ER4
8:45 AM
BST T2
10:15 AM
BST
1h 30m
24%
M T W T F S S
Prices
KL3060cs
KL KLM
ER4
8:45 AM
BST T2
10:15 AM
BST
1h 30m
32%
M T W T F S S
Prices
LM652+2
LM Loganair
ER4
8:57 AM
BST T2
10:15 AM
BST
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KL3062cs
KL KLM
ER4
4:15 PM
BST T2
5:40 PM
BST
1h 25m
32%
M T W T F S S
Prices
LM656+2
LM Loganair
ER4
4:15 PM
BST T2
5:40 PM
BST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA4006cs
BA British
ER4
4:15 PM
BST T2
5:40 PM
BST
1h 25m
24%
M T W T F S S
Prices
KL3064cs
KL KLM
ER4
8:20 PM
BST T2
9:45 PM
BST
1h 25m
32%
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA4118cs
BA British
ER4
8:20 PM
BST T2
9:45 PM
BST
1h 25m
24%
M T W T F S S
Prices
LM658+2
LM Loganair
ER4
8:56 PM
BST T2
10:05 PM
BST
1h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester 3h 35m RK BAJLQR Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN) to London flights
EDI Edinburgh 4h 25m U2 ATAYBA Edinburgh (EDI) to London flights
GLA Glasgow 11h 15m BALM ATAYBA Glasgow (GLA) to London flights
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Derry, Derry and Strabane to London
1 carrier, 60 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 371 mi 1h 30m nonstop

LDY–LHR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Loganair leads the route. The flight covers 371 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LDY–LHR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LM Loganair Also: BA, KL 20 ER4 1h01-1h30 BA, KL
Aircraft on this route
ER4 Embraer RJ145 – BA, KL, LM
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LM (20 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LDY to LHR direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
60
Outbound / wk
60
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LDY to LHR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
274
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach London from Derry, Derry and Strabane

Nearby airports with service to London Heathrow Airport.
Metric LDY→LHR BHD→LHR NOC→LHR
Distance from LDY 59 mi 103 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 5 1
Weekly flights 60 93 7
Flight time 1h 30m 1h 15m 1h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of LDY with service to London Heathrow Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
London is 0 hours the same as Derry, Derry and Strabane.
LDY: BST · LHR: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Derry, Derry and Strabane, it's 6:00 PM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
371 mi / 597 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m gate to gate.
Getting from LHR

Heathrow Express runs every 15 minutes to Paddington (15 min, £25). Piccadilly line is slower (50–60 min) but £5.50 with Oyster. National Express coaches serve all terminals from Victoria (60–90 min, £6–10). Black cabs cost £50–90 to central London depending on traffic and time of day.

London Climate

Mild maritime climate. Summers average 18–23°C with long daylight hours. Winters are 2–7°C, rarely below freezing. Rain is frequent year-round but rarely heavy. Pack layers and a waterproof jacket regardless of season. Fog can disrupt flights November through February.

LDY–LHR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Derry, Derry and Strabane to London route.
Route details
Distance371 mi / 597 km
Flight time1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights60 out / 60 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LDY
IATA / ICAOLDY / EGAE
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation22 ft / 7 m
Destination: LHR
IATA / ICAOLHR / EGLL
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr83.9M
Elevation83 ft / 25 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LDY to LHR flights.
Nonstop flights from City of Derry Airport to London Heathrow Airport take about 1h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 371 miles.
1 airline operates flights from LDY to LHR: Loganair.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Manchester, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Yes, return flights from LHR to LDY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BHD, NOC and DUB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from LDY to LHR

City of Derry Airport (LDY) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are connected by nonstop service from Loganair. With 60 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

LDY to LHR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LDY to LHR is about 1 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 371 miles (597 km). There are approximately 60 weekly flights outbound and 60 return, totaling 120 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Manchester, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Belfast (BHD), Charlestown (NOC) and Dublin (DUB).