Flights to Derry

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Frequently asked questions

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to Derry. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 19,312.
The cheapest month to fly to Derry is usually June.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Derry but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between South Africa and United Kingdom. Most routes have one or more stops.
The best price we found for a return flight to Derry is R 19,312. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Derry Airport is Monday, 30 June 2025.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Derry is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, British Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Derry.

Flying to Derry

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 8,929
Cheapest month to flyJune

How to find cheap flights to City of Derry Airport (LDY)

  • R 19,312 is currently the cheapest price we've seen for a return flight to City of Derry Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to LDY, the lowest fare is R 8,929.

  • Book at the perfect time with Price Alerts. You'll get an email or a notification on the app if the price of tickets to LDY changes.

  • We recommend booking around seven months ahead of your travel date. This is when you're most likely to get the best price on tickets to Derry, where City of Derry Airport is located.

  • Widen your search for cheap flights to Derry by choosing the 'Add nearby airports' box. This will let you view fares for all the airports closest to your destination and departure points and could help you save money.

  • If there's no rush to travel to Derry, consider taking a scenic route. You could find cheaper plane tickets to City of Derry Airport by choosing a flight with one or more stops.

Best time to go to Derry

  • You can typically catch the cheapest flight to Derry in June.

  • If you have flexible travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to LDY.

  • If you'd love to experience Derry at its busiest, book your flights to LDY for August. Going on holiday during high seasons usually means more to see and do than at other times of the year.

  • April is the quietest time of year to visit if you want a more relaxed vibe. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Derry then.

  • With averages of between 9ºC and 20ºC, July is when Derry is warmest. Plan your visit around your weather preferences to make the most of your trip.

  • Ranging from 0ºC to 7ºC, January brings the lowest temperatures.

Flying to City of Derry Airport (LDY): what you need to know

Getting to central Derry from City of Derry Airport (LDY)

  • LDY is about 13 kilometres from central Derry.

  • If you're ride-sharing or driving a car hire after your flight to LDY, it'll take around 15 minutes to get to the centre.

  • Roughly 40 minutes is how long it'll take to make it there on public transport.

  • Make every moment in Derry count by choosing one of these top stays:

Derry highlights

St. Columb's Cathedral Cemetery

  • Put this at the top of your to-do list after hopping off your flight to City of Derry Airport. You'll find it around 0.80 kilometres west of the city centre.

Peace bridge

  • Always wanted to go to Peace bridge? Now's your chance. It's about 0.48 kilometres north-west of central Derry.

Free Derry Corner

  • Free Derry Corner will also make an impression. From the heart of Derry, it's located around 2 kilometres to the west.

Complete your trip with a Derry car hire

  • Choose from a range of car rentals in Derry and go wherever the road takes you. With one easy search, compare rates and find the best deal after locking in your hotel and cheap flight to City of Derry Airport.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.