Travelling from Cork Airport (ORK) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Cork Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is 2 hours 20 minutes.
Barcelona's timezone is UTC+1, making Barcelona one hour ahead of Cork.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ORK to BCN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Ryanair has direct flights from Cork Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Barcelona — and maybe even more of Spain if time allows.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Ryanair.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier operating ORK to BCN flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cork Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between ORK and BCN include:
Liverpool John Lennon Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Stansted Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cork Airport (ORK) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Currently, 30 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cork Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 60 €. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from ORK to BCN, book your journey five months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Cork Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from ORK to BCN.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cork Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Handy information about Cork Airport (ORK)
When it comes to Cork Airport's on-time performance, 70.51% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Cork to Cork Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Cork Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to ORK:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
If you have a late Cork Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these options near BCN:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and explore beyond Barcelona's main sights.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Barcelona-El Prat Airport around four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from the centre of Barcelona. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The quietest month for a flight from Cork Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Barcelona based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Cork Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from ORK to BCN in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Barcelona. Around 257 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Spain, head for Logroño, roughly 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real are the start of reasons to visit.