Travelling from Cork Airport (ORK) to Birmingham Airport (BHX): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Cork Airport to Birmingham Airport.
Birmingham's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Cork.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to catch your ORK to BHX flight.
During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Travelling to Birmingham (and then exploring more of the United Kingdom!) is easy with Ryanair. This popular airline offers direct flights from Cork Airport to Birmingham Airport.
Ryanair is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for ORK to BHX flights is Ryanair.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cork Airport to Birmingham Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between ORK and BHX:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cork Airport (ORK) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cork Airport to Birmingham Airport flight is 15 €. A round-trip fare right now is 30 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ORK to BHX if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Cork Airport to Birmingham Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Picking up cheap flights from ORK to BHX is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Cork Airport to Birmingham Airport.
Handy information about Cork Airport (ORK)
Cork Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 82% of flights that take off from ORK arrive at their destination on time.
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 driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Cork Airport to Birmingham Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to ORK:
Arriving at Birmingham Airport (BHX)
Reserve a hotel close to BHX if you have a late Cork Airport to Birmingham Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Birmingham Airport rental car and discover Birmingham and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Alamo are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Birmingham Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to central Birmingham
From Birmingham Airport, Birmingham is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Birmingham Airport (BHX)
August is the most popular month for flights from Cork Airport to Birmingham Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Birmingham in March.
When reserving your flight from Cork Airport to Birmingham Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Birmingham, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ORK to BHX in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London is just one of the many places in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Birmingham. Around 161 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Manchester is another well-known destination in the United Kingdom and is around 113 kilometres north of Birmingham. No journey is complete without visiting Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.