City of Derry Airport (also known as Eglinton) is a small regional airport serving Derry/Londonderry and the northwest of Northern Ireland. It operates a single passenger terminal handling regional scheduled services and charter flights.
Terminal Guide for City of Derry Airport #
The airport has one main passenger terminal where check-in, security and boarding are all located; the terminal is compact and easy to navigate. Facilities are sized for regional traffic and short-haul flights.
No inter-terminal transfers are necessary as the airport is a single-terminal facility.
Getting to and From City of Derry Airport #
The airport is around 15-20 km from Derry/Londonderry city centre by road; travel time is typically 20-35 minutes depending on traffic.
- Bus: Local bus services connect the airport with the city on scheduled timetables; frequency can be limited outside peak periods.
- Taxi: Taxis provide direct transfers to the city and surrounding areas; fares are typical for regional UK journeys.
- Driving / car hire: Car hire is available through local providers; parking is close to the terminal.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at City of Derry Airport #
Facilities are basic but cover essential traveller needs: a café or kiosk, car hire desks, tourist information and limited retail. Lounges are not a feature.
- Lounges: Not generally available.
- Food & drink: Small café/refreshment outlet landside and airside during operating hours.
- Wi‑Fi & charging: Public Wi‑Fi is typically available; charging points at seating areas.
- Accessibility: The terminal is accessible with assistance available on request.
Hotels and Layovers at City of Derry Airport #
Most hotels serving the airport are in and around Derry/Londonderry city centre rather than at the airfield; a taxi ride will reach city hotels quickly.
- Use major booking platforms to find local hotels in Derry/Londonderry.
Tip for long layovers: there are no transit hotels at the airport; city hotels are the practical choice for rest.
Tips for City of Derry Airport #
- If you’re heading to Derry/Londonderry city centre, pre-book a taxi for late arrivals-public buses may be infrequent outside peak times.
- Check whether your flight is marketed by multiple carriers; small airports sometimes use remote stands in busy periods.
Weather & Climate near City of Derry Airport #
City of Derry Airport's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 3°C to 18°C. Abundant rainfall (1269 mm/year), wettest in November.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 3° - 7° | 1° | 129 mm | overcast | 92% | 6.0 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.6h |
| February | Poor | 3° - 8° | 1° | 97 mm | overcast | 91% | 5.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.4h |
| March | Acceptable | 4° - 9° | 3° | 99 mm | overcast | 89% | 5.9 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | 5° - 11° | 5° | 75 mm | overcast | 86% | 5.0 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 14.0h |
| May | Acceptable | 7° - 14° | 11° | 70 mm | overcast | 85% | 4.7 m/s | 1.0 high | 16.0h |
| June | Good | 10° - 16° | 13° | 78 mm | overcast | 85% | 4.5 m/s | 1.2 high | 17.1h |
| July | Good | 12° - 18° | 15° | 86 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.4 m/s | 1.2 high | 16.6h |
| August | Acceptable | 12° - 18° | 15° | 106 mm | overcast | 87% | 4.3 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 14.8h |
| September | Acceptable | 10° - 16° | 13° | 116 mm | overcast | 88% | 4.8 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 12.6h |
| October | Poor | 8° - 13° | 11° | 135 mm | overcast | 90% | 5.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.3h |
| November | Poor | 5° - 10° | 4° | 140 mm | overcast | 91% | 5.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.1h |
| December | Poor | 4° - 8° | 2° | 138 mm | overcast | 92% | 5.5 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.9h |
