How long is the flight to Cork?

The duration of your flight to Cork depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously, any flights that include a stopover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Cork on KAYAK are from Manchester , which takes 1h 15m , Edinburgh , which takes 1h 20m, and London , which takes 1h 23m.

What is the cheapest flight to Cork?

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Cork was found on the route from London , at £26 return . The most popular connection is from London to Cork , while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as £30 in the last 5 days.

How far is Cork Airport from central Cork?

Cork Airport is 4 miles from the centre of Cork.

What is the name of Cork’s airport?

All flights to Cork land at Cork Airport. The airport code is ORK,and it can also be referred to as Cork or Cork Intl.

How many cities have direct flights to Cork?

From the United Kingdom, there are direct flights to Cork from 7 cities . The city with the most direct flights is London, with 146 direct flights each week.

How can I hire a car at Cork airport (ORK)?

After claiming your luggage at Cork airport, make your way to the Arrivals Hall, where you will find desks from some of the major car hire companies, including Avis, Budget, Enterprise, and Europcar. You can organise your car hire directly there at the airport, however you can often get a better deal by booking online in advance and simply picking up your vehicle from Cork.

What is the cheapest way of getting from Cork airport (ORK) to the city centre?

The cheapest way is by catching the bus, which operates directly from the airport and is ideal for light travellers or those visiting Cork on a budget. Bus Éireann operates a number of services taking you to Cork, namely the 225, 226 and 226A buses, which run every 30min during the week and every 60min at weekends. An adult single ticket costs around €1.80 (roughly £1.50) and can be bought in advance or on-board the bus.

What is the fastest way of getting from the airport to Cork city centre?

The fastest way would be by getting a taxi, although this is often the most expensive way, especially if you are travelling alone. The taxi rank can be found directly outside the Arrivals hall, and you can expect to pay somewhere in the region of €20 (£17) for a trip to Cork city centre. The journey should take roughly 20min, although always be prepared to run into traffic, particularly during the week.

How do I get from Cork airport to nearby towns such as Charleville or Limerick?

First of all, you will need to get from the airport to the centre of Cork, which can be done via bus or taxi. From there, make your way to Kent Station, which is just a 10-min walk from the centre of Cork. You can catch a train via Ireland's national railway service to Charleville for roughly €15 (£13), which will take around 40min, or to Limerick Junction for around €20 (£17), which will take around 1h. This train line even connects to Dublin, although you may be better flying directly to Dublin Airport (DUB) if this is your final destination.

How much is a flight to Cork?

On average, a flight to Cork costs £85. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost £15 and departed from London Luton Airport.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Cork?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Cork is Tuesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as £76. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, where round-trip prices are £94 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cork?

The cheapest month for flights to Cork is January , where tickets cost £60 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets from the United Kingdom is £104 and £95 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is January with an average price of £56.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Cork?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Cork.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Cork?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cork is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Cork?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cork with an airline and back with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Cork?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cork up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

How much is a flight to Cork?

A flight to Cork costs £85 on average . The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost £15 and departed from London Luton Airport. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Manchester to Cork which costs £75 on average, and Bristol to Cork, which costs £130 on average.

Which airline offers the most flights to Cork?

Of the 2 airlines that fly to Cork, Ryanair offers the most flights, with around 70 per week, followed by Aer Lingus with 41 flights per week.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Cork?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Cork is generally in the evening , when round-trip flights cost £81 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Cork is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £146.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Cork?

To get a below average price, you should book around 3 weeks before departure , which saves you about 20% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

How many direct flights to Cork are there each day?

There are around 29 direct flights from within United Kingdom to Cork every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 38% of flights departing in the morning.

How many direct flights to Cork are there each week?

Each week there are around 201 direct flights from within United Kingdom to Cork. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

What is a good deal for flights to Cork?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Cork, 25% of our users found tickets to Cork for the following prices or less: From London Stansted Airport £37 return, from Birmingham £78 return, from London Heathrow Airport £150 return.

How many long-haul flights are there to Cork each week?

There are not any long-haul (6-12 hour flight duration) or medium-haul (3-6 hour flight duration) flights to Cork. Instead, there are 201 short-haul flights (up to 3 hour flight duration), with the most arriving from London.

What are the most popular airlines flying to Cork?

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Cork is Ryanair, followed by Aer Lingus and British Airways.

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What is the cheapest flight to Cork? These are the best return prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 5 days.: In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Cork was found on the route from London, at £26 return. The most popular connection is from London to Cork, while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as £30 in the last 5 days.
How much is a flight to Cork? The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Cork from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.: A flight to Cork costs £85 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost £15 and departed from London Luton Airport. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Manchester to Cork which costs £75 on average, and Bristol to Cork, which costs £130 on average.
What is the cheapest day to fly to Cork? The average price of all round-trip flights to Cork clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.: Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Cork is Tuesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as £76. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, where round-trip prices are £94 on average.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Cork? To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights to Cork, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: The cheapest month for flights to Cork is January, where tickets cost £60 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets from the United Kingdom is £104 and £95 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is January with an average price of £56.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Cork? The average price for all round-trip flights to Cork depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.: The cheapest time of day to fly to Cork is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost £81 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Cork is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £146.
What is a good deal for flights to Cork?: If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Cork, 25% of our users found tickets to Cork for the following prices or less: From London Stansted Airport £37 return, from Birmingham £78 return, from London Heathrow Airport £150 return.
How far in advance should I book a flight to Cork? To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Cork, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.: To get a below average price, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 20% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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How can I hire a car at Cork airport (ORK)?
After claiming your luggage at Cork airport, make your way to the Arrivals Hall, where you will find desks from some of the major car hire companies, including Avis, Budget, Enterprise, and Europcar. You can organise your car hire directly there at the airport, however you can often get a better deal by booking online in advance and simply picking up your vehicle from Cork.
What is the cheapest way of getting from Cork airport (ORK) to the city centre?
The cheapest way is by catching the bus, which operates directly from the airport and is ideal for light travellers or those visiting Cork on a budget. Bus Éireann operates a number of services taking you to Cork, namely the 225, 226 and 226A buses, which run every 30min during the week and every 60min at weekends. An adult single ticket costs around €1.80 (roughly £1.50) and can be bought in advance or on-board the bus.
What is the fastest way of getting from the airport to Cork city centre?
The fastest way would be by getting a taxi, although this is often the most expensive way, especially if you are travelling alone. The taxi rank can be found directly outside the Arrivals hall, and you can expect to pay somewhere in the region of €20 (£17) for a trip to Cork city centre. The journey should take roughly 20min, although always be prepared to run into traffic, particularly during the week.
How do I get from Cork airport to nearby towns such as Charleville or Limerick?
First of all, you will need to get from the airport to the centre of Cork, which can be done via bus or taxi. From there, make your way to Kent Station, which is just a 10-min walk from the centre of Cork. You can catch a train via Ireland's national railway service to Charleville for roughly €15 (£13), which will take around 40min, or to Limerick Junction for around €20 (£17), which will take around 1h. This train line even connects to Dublin, although you may be better flying directly to Dublin Airport (DUB) if this is your final destination.
What is the cheapest flight to Cork?
In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Cork was found on the route from London, at £26 return. The most popular connection is from London to Cork, while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as £30 in the last 5 days.
How far is Cork Airport from central Cork?
Cork Airport is 4 miles from the centre of Cork.
What is the name of Cork’s airport?
All flights to Cork land at Cork Airport. The airport code is ORK,and it can also be referred to as Cork or Cork Intl.
How much is a flight to Cork?
On average, a flight to Cork costs £85. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost £15 and departed from London Luton Airport.
How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Cork?
KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Cork.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Cork?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cork is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.
What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Cork?
Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cork with an airline and back with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Cork?
Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cork up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Looking for cheap airfare to Cork? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Cork for the following prices or less: Cheap flights to Cork from Birmingham £47, from London Luton £57, from Bristol £106
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When flying to Cork airport, you will mainly only need to use the ground floor of the building (Arrival and Transport Services), as the first floor is dedicated to check in and departures.
If you arrive at Cork airport (ORK) at an inconvenient hour, you can check into one of the two airport hotels: the Cork Airport Hotel or the Cork International Hotel.
For baby changing facilities at Cork airport (ORK), simply look besides the toilet facilities or inside the disabled toilet, and you will find a dedicated space.
If you or someone you are travelling with require special assistance, for reduced mobility for example, this can be provided at Cork airport by contacting your airline, travel agent or tour operator beforehand.
For direct flights to Cork (ORK), look out for those offered by airlines based at the airport, such as Aer Lingus, Ryanair, Air France, Iberia Express, KLM, SWISS and Volotea.

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