Why go
- City in Northern Ireland.
- Served by City of Derry Airport (LDY).
History
Derry, officially Londonderry, is a cathedral city in Northern Ireland. Located in County Londonderry, the city now covers both banks of the River Foyle. Cityside and the old walled city are on the west bank and Waterside is on the east, with two road bridges and one footbridge crossing the river in between.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 5 direct destinations
- Ryanair FR (737-800) · 5 routes: Birmingham, Faro, Liverpool, London, Prestwick
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is City of Derry Airport (LDY); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: LDY has direct flights to 5 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Birmingham, Faro, Liverpool, London, Prestwick). By water: ferry routes serve the area; routes include Rathmullan - Buncrana.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Londonderry, Northern Ireland. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.