What time should I leave for City of Derry Airport?

City of Derry Airport departures today

City of Derry Airport’s live departures board

Our planner: we build your leave time from the scheduled departure. If the flight is running late we show it, but we don’t move your leave time.

City of Derry Airport · Live flight information page · 6 Oct 2026

Where can you fly to from City of Derry Airport?

“City of Derry Airport offers flights to many exciting destinations in the UK and Europe.”

What is the airport code for City of Derry Airport?

The code is LDY.

What time does City of Derry Airport open?

“Airport opening times ( please note, these times are subject to change): Monday 04:30 – 22:30”

• “The Airport opening hours vary from day to day.”

How far is City of Derry Airport from the city centre?

“City of Derry Airport is conveniently located 7miles North East of Derry City on the A2 Londonderry to Coleraine Road.”

• “Location 7 miles northeast of Derry-Londonderry, Northern Ireland”

Is there a bus to City of Derry Airport?

“Direct Bus Services are available throughout the day from City of Derry Airport to Derry/Londonderry, Limavady and Coleraine.”

• “Translink operates various scheduled services to and from the airport to the main Bus Depot on Foyle Street in the City centre.”

Where are the car hire desks?

“There are two car hire companies located at the City of Derry Airport.”

How much is parking at City of Derry Airport?

City of Derry Airport’s pages give different answers on parking prices. Pages differ

Pre-booked and turn-up prices.

City of Derry Airport · Car parking info page · 6 Oct 2026

Can you change or cancel parking at City of Derry Airport?

“Please note that some car parking tariffs are not flexible and cannot be cancelled, refunded or amended.”

• “We always monitor our car parking prices and although they are scheduled for update on an annual basis, they can be changed at any time.”

City of Derry Airport · Car parking info page · 6 Oct 2026

Where do you drop off at City of Derry Airport?

Blue Badge holders: “Vehicles displaying a blue disabled badge dropping off or picking up passengers can avail of complimentary car parking for the first two hours”

Where can you get a fine at City of Derry Airport?

“Illegal parking in these areas may lead to vehicles being clamped. Removal of the clamp will incur a minimum charge of £50.”

How much is drop-off at City of Derry Airport?

Blue Badge holders: “FIRST 2 HOURS FREE WITH NORMAL RATES APPLIED THEREAFTER is only available to customers dropping off or picking up passengers from the airport.”

How early should you get to City of Derry Airport?

“City of Derry Airport recommends that passengers arrive at the airport no later than 2 hours prior to departure.”

• “We recommend passengers arrive at least 2 hours before their flight is due to depart, to allow plenty of time to find a parking space”

Our planner: we aim to have you inside the terminal before a short-haul flight, 2 hours; before long-haul, 2½ hours (3 hours with a checked bag). Where City of Derry Airport's own website asks for longer than we usually allow, these use its figure. A planning figure, not a live queue; your airline’s own deadlines come first.

When does check-in open at City of Derry Airport?

“The earliest is according to your airline’s check-in opening times. With Ryanair, this is 2 hrs in advance of the flight departure time.”

Can you take liquids through security at City of Derry Airport?

“You are permitted to travel with up to 2 litres of baby products.”

• “You can take into the aircraft cabin any liquids you buy in the departure lounge after passing through security”

City of Derry Airport · Security measures page · 6 Oct 2026

Is there Fast Track security at City of Derry Airport?

“At security we have a fast track lane for security processing and which may be used by passengers requiring assistance.”

What food and shops are there at City of Derry Airport?

“Our amazing Airport Shop team are available to assist on any enquiries – please call 028 7181 3307”

• “The lounge is located within the Airport Shop unit in Airport Departures.”

Does City of Derry Airport have a lounge?

“The lounge is located within the Airport Shop unit in Airport Departures.”

• “The lounge is open during airport operational hours every day and is available to all passengers to book”

How do you book special assistance at City of Derry Airport?

“Wheelchairs are available and should be requested with your airline/tour operator when booking your flight.”

• “We can offer specific tours for passengers requiring assistance”

Does City of Derry Airport use the Sunflower lanyard?

“Passengers with hidden disabilities may be provided with wrist bands, if they wish to avail of them.”

City of Derry Airport · Hidden disabilities page · 6 Oct 2026

How do you contact City of Derry Airport?

“Airport General Telephone: +44 (0) 28 7181 0784”

• “The airport switchboard incorporates an automated answering service”