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Nearest Airport to Letterkenny: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Letterkenny is City of Derry Airport (LDY), about 38 km (24 mi) away in United Kingdom. The closest large international airport is Belfast International Airport (BFS), 103 km away.

Closest airport LDY City of Derry Airport 38 km · 24 mi · ~41 min by car
Closest international BFS Belfast International Airport 103 km · 64 mi · ~1 h 50 min by car

Airports near Letterkenny

  1. 1
    City of Derry Airport Flag of United KingdomDerry, Derry and Strabane, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom
    LDY 38 km24 mi · ~41 min
  2. 2
    Donegal Airport Flag of IrelandDonegal, Ireland · Regional Airports in Ireland
    CFN 40 km25 mi · ~43 min
  3. 3
    Enniskillen/St Angelo Airport Flag of United KingdomEnniskillen, Fermanagh and Omagh, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    ENK 62 km38 mi · ~1 h 06 min
  4. 4
    Sligo Airport Flag of IrelandSligo, Ireland · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Ireland
    SXL 93 km58 mi · ~1 h 40 min
  5. 5
    Belfast International Airport Flag of United KingdomBelfast, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    BFS 103 km64 mi · ~1 h 50 min
  6. 6
    Islay Airport Flag of United KingdomIsle of Islay, Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom
    ILY 124 km77 mi · ~2 h 13 min
  7. 7
    George Best Belfast City Airport Flag of United KingdomBelfast, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    BHD 125 km78 mi · ~2 h 14 min
  8. 8
    Ireland West Airport Knock Flag of IrelandCharlestown, Ireland · International Airports in Ireland
    NOC 135 km84 mi · ~2 h 25 min
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    Campbeltown Airport Flag of United KingdomCampbeltown, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom
    CAL 141 km87 mi · ~2 h 31 min
  10. 10
    Colonsay Airstrip Flag of United KingdomColonsay, United Kingdom · Airfield Airports in United Kingdom
    CSA 155 km96 mi · ~2 h 46 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Letterkenny Airfield · EILT3.9 km
  • Ashfield - Russell's field UL4.4 km
  • Finn Valley Airfield UL12 km
  • Ruskey Airstrip13 km
  • Coulters Airstrip15 km
  • Drumavish Airstrip18 km

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Letterkenny; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Letterkenny?

The nearest airport to Letterkenny is City of Derry Airport (LDY), about 38 km (24 mi) away in United Kingdom. The closest large international airport is Belfast International Airport (BFS), 103 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Letterkenny?

Belfast International Airport (BFS) is 103 km from Letterkenny in a straight line — roughly 1 h 50 min by car.

What other airports are near Letterkenny?

Donegal Airport (CFN) — 40 km, Enniskillen/St Angelo Airport (ENK) — 62 km and Sligo Airport (SXL) — 93 km.

How long does it take to get from Letterkenny to City of Derry Airport?

About 41 min by car for the 38 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.