Derry Airport Map & Terminal Guide 2026

Derry Airport Map

The Derry Airport map below shows the layout of City of Derry Airport (LDY/EGAE), a compact single-terminal airport on the south bank of Lough Foyle, 7 miles (11 km) northeast of Derry city centre near the village of Eglinton. Known locally as Eglinton Airport, it serves as the main air gateway for the entire North West of Ireland, covering both Northern Ireland and a large part of County Donegal across the border.

As the map shows, LDY is a straightforward airport to navigate. One terminal building contains check-in, security, the departures lounge, baggage reclaim and all ground transport links. There are no concourses, piers or airside trains to worry about. Two car parks sit directly outside the terminal entrance. Passenger numbers reached around 250,000 in 2025 after a 35% surge driven by easyJet launching three new routes from November 2024.

Derry Airport Location Map

City of Derry Airport sits approximately 7 miles (11 km) northeast of Derry city centre near Eglinton, on the south shore of Lough Foyle. The interactive location map below shows the airport’s position relative to the city. Access from Derry is via the A2 Eglinton Road. The airport is also conveniently positioned for travellers from County Donegal in the Republic of Ireland, many of whom find LDY closer than either Dublin or Belfast.

Derry Airport Terminal

City of Derry Airport operates from a single compact terminal building, and that simplicity is one of its biggest advantages. Everything a departing or arriving passenger needs is on the ground floor: check-in desks, bag drop, security, the departures lounge, shops, food and drink, baggage reclaim and the exit to ground transport. There are no concourses, no piers, no airside trains and no confusing signs pointing in multiple directions.

Check-in desks are arranged along the main hall. Security is a short walk from check-in, and the departures lounge beyond it contains the cafe, the Airport Shop and seating. Boarding is typically via the apron directly to the aircraft steps. Arriving passengers collect bags in the single baggage reclaim hall and walk straight out into the arrivals area, where the taxi rank and bus stop are immediately outside.

Terminal Facilities

Despite its compact size, the terminal covers the essentials well. The Airport Restaurant offers hot meals throughout the day. Café Espresso in the departures area serves snacks, sandwiches, hot and cold drinks and a limited bar service. The Airport Shop stocks newspapers, books, tobacco, confectionery, gifts and souvenirs. Free Wi-Fi runs throughout the building. Accessible facilities include induction loops for hearing-impaired passengers, wheelchair assistance on request, accessible toilets in both the main concourse and departures area, low-level kerbs and ramps throughout, and dedicated parking spaces closest to the terminal entrance.

Airlines at Derry Airport

Three airlines operate scheduled services from City of Derry Airport as of 2026. easyJet is the largest carrier by destinations served, having expanded rapidly since launching its first LDY route in November 2024. Loganair operates two routes including the vital Public Service Obligation (PSO) route to London Heathrow, which receives government funding to protect connectivity for the North West. Ryanair UK covers Manchester.

Getting to Derry Airport

City of Derry Airport is accessible by road, bus and taxi. There is no rail link directly to the airport; the nearest train station is Londonderry (Duke Street, Waterside) around 11 km away, served by the Belfast to Derry line. From the station, passengers take a taxi or connecting bus to the airport.

Derry Airport Parking

Parking at City of Derry Airport is straightforward. Two car parks sit directly outside the terminal entrance with no shuttle required: just park and walk in. Pre-book online at cityofderryairport.com for the best rates. You must pre-book at least 4 hours before your planned arrival. If you choose not to pre-book, pay-on-foot machines are available inside the terminal before you return to your car.

Derry Airport Map — Arrivals

Arriving passengers deplane directly onto the apron and walk or board a transfer vehicle into the terminal building. Baggage reclaim is on the ground floor of the terminal. Once bags are collected, you walk straight through to the arrivals exit, where City Cabs taxis wait immediately outside, along with the bus stop for Translink services to the city centre. Car hire desks are available in the terminal. The overall process at LDY is notably fast compared to larger airports.

Derry Airport Map — Departures

Departing passengers enter the terminal, check in at their airline’s desk and pass through the single security checkpoint into the departures lounge. Gate boarding is called from the lounge and passengers walk out across the apron to their aircraft. The airport recommends arriving at least 2 hours before departure. Check-in desks and bag drop typically close 40 minutes before scheduled departure.

What Derry Airport is the Gateway For

The airport’s catchment area stretches well beyond Derry city itself. To the north and east lie the Causeway Coastal Route and the Giant’s Causeway UNESCO World Heritage Site, roughly 40 minutes by road. To the west and south, County Donegal in the Republic of Ireland is 30–45 minutes from most of the county, making LDY a far more practical departure point than Dublin for many Donegal residents. The Walled City of Derry itself is one of Europe’s best-preserved walled cities and home to the world’s largest Halloween carnival. The Wild Atlantic Way is within easy reach of the airport on both the Donegal and Antrim coastlines.

Insider Tips

LDY is refreshingly simple. No shuttle buses, no trams, no long walks between terminals. Budget 15 minutes from parking to the departures lounge on a quiet day. The bus 234 saves you around £7 compared to a taxi from the city centre; the downside is that it runs to the flight schedule rather than all day, so check timings in advance on the Translink website. Pre-booking airport parking online typically saves a meaningful amount over pay-on-foot rates. If you are connecting from Heathrow on a Loganair flight, build in adequate connection time as Heathrow is a large airport even if your LDY departure and arrival are straightforward. For Dublin connections expected in 2026, US preclearance at Dublin Airport means you arrive into a domestic terminal in the US, which speeds things up considerably.