Manchester, Greater Manchester to Derry, Derry and Strabane (MAN–LDY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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RK8490
RK Ryanair UK
73H
11:40 AM
BST T3
12:45 PM
BST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
RK8491
RK Ryanair UK
73H
1:10 PM
BST
2:15 PM
BST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Manchester, Greater Manchester to Derry, Derry and Strabane
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 229 mi 1h 5m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

MAN–LDY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair UK leads the route. The flight covers 229 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MAN–LDY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
RK Ryanair UK 4 73H 1h05
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – RK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: RK (4 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, MAN to LDY direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MAN to LDY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
372
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 Derry, Derry and Strabane from Manchester, Greater Manchester

Nearby airports with service to City of Derry Airport.
Metric MAN→LDY LPL→LDY BHX→LDY
Distance from MAN 24 mi 66 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 4 4 2
Flight time 1h 5m 1h 5m 1h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of MAN 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 Manchester, Greater Manchester.
MAN: BST · LDY: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Manchester, Greater Manchester, it's 6:00 PM in Derry, Derry and Strabane.
Distance & Flight Time
229 mi / 369 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 5m.
Getting to MAN

The Metrolink tram (Airport line) connects Manchester city centre (Piccadilly) to the airport in about 55 minutes for £4.50–£5.50, running until midnight. The dedicated rail service from Manchester Piccadilly takes only 20 minutes (£4.80 off-peak) and runs frequently from 06:00 to 23:00. Direct trains also serve Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield, and other northern cities.National Express coaches connect the airport to London Victoria (3h15, from £10) and many regional cities. Taxis from the city centre cost £25–40 depending on traffic. The airport is well-signed from the M56 motorway with on-site multi-storey parking (Terminal 1/2/3 all have adjacent structures).

MAN–LDY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Manchester, Greater Manchester to Derry, Derry and Strabane route.
Route details
Distance229 mi / 369 km
Flight time1h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: MAN
IATA / ICAOMAN / EGCC
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr30.8M
Elevation257 ft / 78 m
Destination: LDY
IATA / ICAOLDY / EGAE
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation22 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MAN to LDY flights.
Nonstop flights from Manchester Airport to City of Derry Airport take approximately 1h 5m. The route covers 229 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ryanair UK.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from MAN to LDY. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LHR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LDY to MAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LPL 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.

Flights from MAN to LDY

Manchester Airport (MAN) and City of Derry Airport (LDY) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair UK. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MAN to LDY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MAN to LDY ranges from 1 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 229 miles (369 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via LHR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Liverpool (LPL) and Birmingham, West Midlands (BHX).