Travelling from Cork Airport (ORK) to London: what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Cork Airport to London and you'll be in the air for around 1 hour 25 minutes.
London and Cork (where Cork Airport is located) share the UTC+0 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
With 28 flights a week between the two airports, Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the most popular route. Aer Lingus operates the earliest flight at 07:20. If you're eager to get more out of your day before you fly, the last flight from ORK to LHR is with Aer Lingus at 20:30.
To avoid rushing for your ORK to London flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
You can fly nonstop from ORK to London. Pick from these arrival points when booking your Cork Airport to London ticket:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Choose from a variety of carriers offering direct flights from Cork Airport to London. Get on board with any of these:
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your plane ticket from ORK to London. All you need to do is uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a detour (and maybe pocket some savings) by stopping at one of these airports:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
Located around 5 kilometres from central Cork, ORK can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near ORK. Whether you have an early flight from Cork Airport to London or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are all about convenience:
82% of flights leaving Cork Airport arrive at their destination as planned. Given its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from ORK.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cork Airport (ORK) to London
14 € is currently the best price for a one-way Cork Airport to London flight. A return plane ticket starts from 30 €. These prices may change depending on demand.
Booking early is often the key to locking in a cheap flight from ORK to London. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Cork Airport to London across each month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's an even bigger deal on cheap flights from ORK to London.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to the centre of London takes about 45 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 24 kilometres away.
It typically takes 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Cork Airport to London. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LHR instead:
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from London Heathrow Airport around one week ahead of your flight from ORK to London.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Central London is located around 48 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Once your flight from Cork Airport to London has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near LGW. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your ORK to London flight:
Get first dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from LGW three weeks ahead of time often means better prices and a greater range of vehicles.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
London Stansted Airport (STN) is about 56 kilometres from the centre of London. It'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the city centre in a taxi or ride-share once you've hopped off your flight from Cork Airport to London.
Public transport can get you there in about 45 minutes.
If you don't want to travel into the centre, head for a hotel near STN. Check in to one of these options after your ORK to London flight:
If you're looking for a specific type of vehicle, lock in your ride from STN about four weeks ahead of your flight from Cork Airport to London. This gives you a better shot at getting the car you prefer, as well as a better price.
Best time to go to London
July is the busiest month for flights from Cork Airport to London. To escape the crowds, plan your trip to London in January.
Before booking a Cork Airport to London plane ticket, think about what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in London, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from ORK to London around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about London
Start your London trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Cork Airport to London, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Westminster Abbey, The British Museum and Big Ben are top sights which should be on any well-planned London itinerary.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've seen London, now it's time to discover more of the United Kingdom. Travel about 257 kilometres northwest to Manchester to check off its popular sights. From Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour to The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Birmingham is another well-known destination in the United Kingdom and is around 161 kilometres northwest of London. No trip is complete without seeing Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.