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Northwest Ireland's gateway serving Derry and beyond.
Opened
1934
Location
Derry, United Kingdom
City of Derry Airport is a regional airport located near Eglinton, approximately eight miles northeast of Derry city centre in Northern Ireland. It serves the northwest of Ireland, drawing passengers from both sides of the Irish border.
The airport operates a small number of scheduled routes, primarily to UK destinations such as London Stansted and Liverpool, as well as seasonal and charter services. Its compact size allows for straightforward passenger processing.
Despite its modest scale, City of Derry Airport plays an important economic and connectivity role for the wider northwest region, which otherwise lacks major transport hubs.
Terminals
The airport has a single terminal building offering a compact, easy-to-navigate passenger experience.
Getting to & from
The airport is served by bus links connecting it to Derry city centre, and taxis and private hire vehicles are also readily available.
Airlines here
Ryanair and Loganair are among the primary carriers operating scheduled services from City of Derry Airport.
Notable facts
- ›The airport is situated near the village of Eglinton, not within Derry city itself.
- ›It has origins as a wartime RAF base, RAF Eglinton, established in the early 1940s.
- ›The airport serves passengers from both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland's northwest.
- ›Runway length limits the airport to smaller regional and narrow-body aircraft operations.
- ›The airport has faced periodic financial pressures and debates over public funding support.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
