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ORK Cork Airport

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Cork Airport (ORK) serves Cork, about 7 km south of Cork. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAORK
ICAOEICK
ServesCork
From centre7 km
Non-stop30
Airlines2
TimezoneEurope/Dublin
Elevation153 m

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The airport in numbers

Cork Airport — facts & history

We pulled Cork Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 2.2M passengers in 2022, against a peak of 3.3M in 2008.

Opened
1961
65 years ago
Passengers / year
2.2M
as of 2022
Peak traffic
3.3M
in 2008
Elevation
153 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
DAA Public Limited Company
Passengers per year, 1998–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Cork Airport to Cork

The airport is about 7 km south of Cork, about 20 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: No rail to Dublin's airport — buses (Airlink 700, Aircoach) to the centre and other cities. Cork, Shannon: a bus.

Taxi & apps: Metered taxi + an airport surcharge. FreeNow is the app; Uber only dispatches licensed taxis. Estimated fare to the centre: €11–€17.

Tipping: 10% or round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~20 min€11–€17
Private transfer~20 minfixed upfront
Car rental~20 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From ORK to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Killarney74 km78 min€85–€135
Limerick92 km97 min€105–€167
Waterford105 km110 min€119–€190
Kilkenny124 km130 min€140–€223
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Cork Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€11–€17 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Cork ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Cork Airport

Non-stop flights to about 30 destinations, operated by 2 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Aer Lingus · Ryanair

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Cork Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Cork Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Cork shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Cork Airport to the centre of Cork?
No rail to Dublin's airport — buses (Airlink 700, Aircoach) to the centre and other cities. Cork, Shannon: a bus. The airport is about 7 km south of Cork, about 20 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Cork Airport to Cork?
Roughly €11–€17 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Cork Airport?
Metered taxi + an airport surcharge. FreeNow is the app; Uber only dispatches licensed taxis.
What's the cheapest way from Cork Airport to Cork?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. No rail to Dublin's airport — buses (Airlink 700, Aircoach) to the centre and other cities. Cork, Shannon: a bus.
Can I get from Cork Airport into town without a car?
Yes. No rail to Dublin's airport — buses (Airlink 700, Aircoach) to the centre and other cities. Cork, Shannon: a bus. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Cork Airport?
About 30 destinations, including Arrecife, Malaga, Faro, Palma de Mallorca. 2 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Cork Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Cork Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Cork Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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