Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Cork Airport (ORK): what you need to know
The timezone in Cork is UTC+0, which is 11 hours behind Melbourne.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your MEL to ORK flight.
Travelling during a peak month like January? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Cork Airport (ORK)
402 € is the lowest price for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Cork Airport flight. Return flights start from 862 €. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MEL to ORK if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Cork Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across the month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.71% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Cork Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near MEL:
Arriving at Cork Airport (ORK)
Consider staying in a hotel close to ORK if you're catching a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Cork Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Cork Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Easirent, Budget or Carhire and experience more of Cork and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Cork Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Cork Airport (ORK) to central Cork
From Cork Airport, Cork is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cork Airport (ORK)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Cork Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Cork. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Cork is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Book your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Cork Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MEL to ORK in January. Temperatures average between 1ºC (34ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of Ireland
Dublin is just one of the many places in Ireland waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Cork. Around 225 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College Library and Dublin Castle.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Ireland, head for Tallaght, roughly 209 kilometres north-east of Cork. Church of the Incarnation, Fettercairn, 3 stuffed bears and Johnson & Perrott Fleet are key reasons to visit.