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

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BA4001
BA British
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6:30 AM
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8:00 AM
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LM655
LM Loganair
ER4
2:00 PM
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3:30 PM
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1h 30m
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BA4005
BA British
ER4
2:00 PM
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LM657
LM Loganair
ER4
6:05 PM
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7:35 PM
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BA4117
BA British
ER4
6:05 PM
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7:35 PM
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BA4002
BA British
ER4
8:45 AM
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10:15 AM
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1h 30m
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LM652
LM Loganair
ER4
8:47 AM
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10:15 AM
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1h 28m
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LM656
LM Loganair
ER4
4:10 PM
GMT T2
5:35 PM
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1h 25m
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BA4006
BA British
ER4
4:10 PM
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5:35 PM
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BA4118
BA British
ER4
8:20 PM
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9:45 PM
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LM658
LM Loganair
ER4
8:20 PM
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Derry, Derry and Strabane to London
2 carriers, 33 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 33 Flights/wk 371 mi 1h 30m nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

LDY–LHR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. British Airways and Loganair lead the route. The flight covers 371 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LDY–LHR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BA British Airways 20 ER4 1h30 Oneworld
LM Loganair 13 ER4 1h30
Aircraft on this route
ER4 Embraer RJ145 – BA, LM
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: BA (20 flights/wk, 61%)
Unaffiliated: LM (13 flights/wk, 39%)
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
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
33
Outbound / wk
40
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LDY to LHR.
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One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
84
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 2 3 1
Weekly flights 33 125 7
Flight time 1h 30m 1h 13m 1h 30m
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: GMT · LHR: GMT

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.
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)2
Weekly flights33 out / 40 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
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 approximately 1h 30m. The route covers 371 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: British Airways and Loganair.
There are approximately 33 nonstop flights per week from LDY to LHR. The return direction has about 40 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through EDI and GLA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 British Airways and Loganair. With 33 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

LDY to LHR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LDY to LHR ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 371 miles (597 km). There are approximately 33 weekly flights outbound and 40 return, totaling 73 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via EDI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Belfast (BHD), Charlestown (NOC) and Dublin (DUB).