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

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London to Derry, Derry and Strabane
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
3 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between LGW and LDY, connecting options are available through 3 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LGW to LDY.
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One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
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Two-Stop Connections
473
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Other ways to reach Derry, Derry and Strabane from London

Nearby airports with service to City of Derry Airport.
Metric LGW→LDY LHR→LDY BHX→LDY
Distance from LGW 25 mi 112 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 3 1
Weekly flights 0 60 2
Airports within 200 miles of LGW with service to City of Derry Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in London, it's 6:00 PM in Derry, Derry and Strabane.
Getting to LGW

The Gatwick Express runs non-stop from London Victoria to the South Terminal in 30 minutes, with trains every 15 minutes (from £21.50 one-way; advance fares cheaper online). Thameslink trains from London Bridge, Blackfriars, City Thameslink, and Farringdon are slower (35–45 min) but significantly cheaper; often £10–13 on Oyster or contactless. Southern trains also serve the route.National coaches (National Express, Megabus) connect Gatwick to Victoria Coach Station for £6–15. Taxis from central London cost £70–100+ depending on traffic. Driving via M23 and A23 takes 35–60 minutes; multi-storey car parks are directly connected to both terminals by a 2-minute monorail shuttle.

LGW–LDY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the London to Derry, Derry and Strabane route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: LGW
IATA / ICAOLGW / EGKK
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr43.2M
Elevation202 ft / 62 m
Destination: LDY
IATA / ICAOLDY / EGAE
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation22 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LGW to LDY flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GLA, EDI and LHR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include LHR and BHX. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via GLA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include London (LHR) and Birmingham, West Midlands (BHX).