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

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371 mi airlines 40/wk
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BA4002
BA British
ER4
8:45 AM
GMT T2
10:15 AM
GMT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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LM652
LM Loganair
ER4
8:47 AM
GMT T2
10:15 AM
GMT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
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LM656
LM Loganair
ER4
4:10 PM
GMT T2
5:35 PM
GMT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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BA4006
BA British
ER4
4:10 PM
GMT T2
5:35 PM
GMT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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BA4118
BA British
ER4
8:20 PM
GMT T2
9:45 PM
GMT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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LM658
LM Loganair
ER4
8:20 PM
GMT T2
9:45 PM
GMT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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BA4001
BA British
ER4
6:30 AM
GMT
8:00 AM
GMT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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LM655
LM Loganair
ER4
2:00 PM
GMT
3:30 PM
GMT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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BA4005
BA British
ER4
2:00 PM
GMT
3:30 PM
GMT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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LM657
LM Loganair
ER4
6:05 PM
GMT
7:35 PM
GMT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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BA4117
BA British
ER4
6:05 PM
GMT
7:35 PM
GMT
1h 30m
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London to Derry, Derry and Strabane
2 carriers, 40 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 40 Flights/wk 371 mi 1h 25m nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

LHR–LDY is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. British Airways and Loganair lead the route. The flight covers 371 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LHR–LDY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BA British Airways 20 ER4 1h25-1h30 Oneworld
LM Loganair 20 ER4 1h25-1h28
Aircraft on this route
ER4 Embraer RJ145 – BA, LM
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: BA (20 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: LM (20 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LHR to LDY direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
40
Outbound / wk
33
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LHR to LDY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
112
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.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in London, it's 6:00 PM in Derry, Derry and Strabane.
Distance & Flight Time
371 mi / 597 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m to 1h 30m.
Getting to LHR

Heathrow Express runs from London Paddington to T5 and T2/T3 in 15–21 minutes (£37 single, cheaper booked online or via the Heathrow app). Elizabeth line (Crossrail) is a lower-cost alternative; Paddington to T5 in 34 minutes from £13.50 with an Oyster/contactless cap of £14.90. The Elizabeth line also serves central London stations including Bond Street, Farringdon, and Liverpool Street.London Underground Piccadilly line serves all terminals (T2/T3/T4/T5) from central London in 40–60 minutes (£6 with Oyster). Taxis (black cabs) from central London cost £55–90 depending on traffic. Coach services from Victoria Coach Station (National Express) cost from £10 booked in advance.

LHR–LDY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the London to Derry, Derry and Strabane route.
Route details
Distance371 mi / 597 km
Flight time1h 25m to 1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights40 out / 33 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: LHR
IATA / ICAOLHR / EGLL
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr83.9M
Elevation83 ft / 25 m
Destination: LDY
IATA / ICAOLDY / EGAE
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation22 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LHR to LDY flights.
Nonstop flights from London Heathrow Airport to City of Derry Airport take approximately 1h 25m to 1h 30m. The route covers 371 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: British Airways and Loganair.
There are approximately 40 nonstop flights per week from LHR to LDY. The return direction has about 33 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MAN and GLA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LDY to LHR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 LHR to LDY

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and City of Derry Airport (LDY) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways and Loganair. With 40 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

LHR to LDY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LHR to LDY ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 371 miles (597 km). There are approximately 40 weekly flights outbound and 33 return, totaling 73 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via MAN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.