Travelling from City of Derry Airport (LDY) to Belfast: what you need to know
Derry (the location of City of Derry Airport) and Belfast share the same timezone — UTC+0.
To ensure you catch your flight from LDY to Belfast, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Once you've booked your flight tickets from City of Derry Airport to Belfast, get your documents ready. A visa or passport isn't required since you're travelling within United Kingdom. As long as you have some other valid proof of identity, such as a driver's licence or an ID card, you're all set.
LDY is about 13 kilometres from central Derry. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 14 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 41 minutes.
In search of a handy hotel close to LDY? If you've booked an early flight from City of Derry Airport to Belfast, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from City of Derry Airport (LDY) to Belfast
C$69 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from City of Derry Airport to Belfast. Return flights start from C$191. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LDY to Belfast if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, make the most of the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your ticket from City of Derry Airport to Belfast.
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Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Belfast International Airport (BFS) to the centre of Belfast takes about 31 minutes by car. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It'll take around 2 hours and 2 minutes when travelling by public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from City of Derry Airport to Belfast, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near BFS:
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) is about 8 kilometres from the centre of Belfast. After your flight from City of Derry Airport to Belfast, it'll take you around 12 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the trip to take approximately 22 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from LDY to Belfast, unwind at a hotel close to BHD. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Belfast
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from City of Derry Airport to Belfast. August is the most popular month to travel to Belfast. If you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, go in February.
The warmest month in Belfast is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC and 19ºC. Book your flights from City of Derry Airport to Belfast in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from LDY to Belfast in January when temperatures average between 1ºC and 8ºC.
More about Belfast
Start your Belfast trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from City of Derry Airport to Belfast, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Every great vacation has to include some sightseeing. Titanic Belfast, Crumlin Road Gaol Visitor Attraction and Conference Centre and Botanic Gardens are must-do's during your Belfast adventure.
Complete your Belfast trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in Belfast and explore the city at your leisure. Easily compare companies in one go to find the perfect set of wheels once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flights from City of Derry Airport to Belfast.
