Travelling from City of Derry Airport (LDY) to Stansted Airport (STN): what you need to know
Derry and London are both in the UTC+0 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Leave enough time to make your LDY to STN flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like February? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to tour another city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from City of Derry Airport to Stansted Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Glasgow International Airport is a popular stop between LDY and STN.
How to find the cheapest flights from City of Derry Airport (LDY) to Stansted Airport (STN)
Right now, R 906 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way City of Derry Airport to Stansted Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,054. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from LDY to STN, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from City of Derry Airport to Stansted Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from LDY to STN by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from City of Derry Airport to Stansted Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about City of Derry Airport (LDY)
Central Derry to City of Derry Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from City of Derry Airport to Stansted Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near LDY:
Arriving at Stansted Airport (STN)
If you're coming in on a late City of Derry Airport to Stansted Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near STN:
Pick up a Stansted Airport rental car and discover London and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Europcar are popular providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Stansted Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Stansted Airport (STN) to central London
Stansted Airport to the centre of London has a drive time of around 1 hour. It's approximately 64 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Stansted Airport (STN)
August is the most popular month for flights from City of Derry Airport to Stansted Airport. To skip the crowds, go to London in April.
The warmest month in London is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from City of Derry Airport to Stansted Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LDY to STN in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered after you've experienced London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Bristol is another sought-after destination in United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres west of London. No journey is complete without seeing Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.