Loganair Derry to Edinburgh route to end in 2023 as Glasgow frequency to increase

Scottish airline Loganair, which only introduced the route back in May, has however confirmed that it plans to increase the frequency of its Derry to Glasgow service instead.

It is understood the airline is closing down its Edinburgh route from at the start of January due to the impact of increased low cost competition from Belfast to Edinburgh and increases in running costs.

Steve Frazer, managing director at City of Derry Airport said: “Loganair have advised that they wish to focus the Scottish connectivity from CODA through their Glasgow service by increasing the frequency towards a daily service for the summer, this will compensate somewhat for the three services which will be removed from Edinburgh each week.

"We are pleased to hear their reiteration of continued commitment to the North West and will continue to work with them on other opportunities.”

Mr Frazer added that “from an airport perspective, we are now discussing Edinburgh with other potential operators”.

"The last Loganair Edinburgh service to / from CODA will operate on January 3, 2023, with Glasgow services increasing further by summer ’23. To keep up to date and for further announcements on route developments, visit www.cityofderryairport.com for links to all our social media pages.

A spokesperson for City of Derry Airport meanwhile said: “We are pleased to hear within the announcement that Loganair will move our Glasgow service towards a daily service for the summer, compensating for the 3 services which will be removed from Edinburgh each week and their reiteration of continued commitment to the North West.

"This represents a further opportunity for discussions with other potential operators to serve our region’s growing needs.”

The Edinburgh route was launched at City of Derry Airport on May 17 and hailed for bringing connectivity to the North West for leisure breaks, visiting family and friends, and a business link with the Scottish capital.

As well as the Edinburgh route, City of Derry Airport currently also has routes to Liverpool, London and Glasgow as well as seasonal routes to Spain.