City of Derry Airport Information (LDY)

Located on the south bank of Lough Foyle, the City of Derry Airport (LDY) is the gateway to Northern Ireland as it serves the whole of Ireland's northwest region. More than half a million passengers pass through the airport each year, travelling between a number of destinations throughout the UK and Europe.

Serves
Eglinton, Derry, County Londonderry
Operator
Derry City Council
Time Zone
Europe/London
IATA Code
LDY
ICAO Code
EGAE
Location
055°02'34"N 007°09'40"W

The City of Derry Airport has been significantly updated over the last few years and now features an excellent range of services and facilities for passengers and visitors to make use of. Those in need of refreshment will find plenty of places to grab a bite to eat, while there is a good range of shops located throughout the terminal.

The City of Derry Airport has been designed with the needs of passengers very much in mind and those with disabilities will find getting around particularly easy as the airport features low level kerbs and plenty of lifts, while those with children will find baby changing facilities, and there are special services for business travellers.

The City of Derry Airport is located just seven miles to the northeast of the vibrant city of Derry, making this a convenient entry point for those who wish to visit the city. Featuring fast and efficient road, rail and bus links, travelling between the airport and any one of Northern Ireland's dramatic destinations is effortless.

This corner of the world is often praised for its outstanding beauty and popular attractions located nearby include the sandy beaches and sugared mountains of Donegal, the Causeway Coast and Glens and of course the city of Derry with all its historic and modern charm. There is plenty of car hire available at the airport, meaning that new arrivals can simply make their selection and start exploring straight away.

 

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