Flying from Cork Airport (ORK) to Hamburg: what you need to know
The timezone in Hamburg is UTC+1. The city is one hour ahead of Cork, where Cork Airport is located.
Leave enough time to catch your ORK to Hamburg flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or another peak period, give yourself more time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
We make it simple to book plane tickets from ORK to Hamburg with a stopover. To see all your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The journey from central Cork to ORK takes around 25 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 5 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a hotel close to ORK? If you've booked an early flight from Cork Airport to Hamburg, these accommodation options set you up for a seamless send-off:
Of the flights that depart from Cork Airport, 70.51% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cork Airport (ORK) to Hamburg
58 € is currently the best price for a one-way Cork Airport to Hamburg flight. A return plane ticket starts at 130 €. These fares can change depending on demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from ORK to Hamburg. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Cork Airport to Hamburg across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to keep looking every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's an even better deal on cheap flights from ORK to Hamburg.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Cork Airport to Hamburg.
Airports in Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Hamburg Airport (HAM) is around 11 kilometres from central Hamburg. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 30 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel close to HAM if you're coming in on a late flight from Cork Airport to Hamburg. Settle into one of these options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:
Go where the road takes you with a Hamburg Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or star car and discover more of Hamburg and beyond.
Booking your ride from Hamburg Airport about one week in advance of your flight from ORK to Hamburg can help you get the lowest rate.
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
Central Hamburg is about 80 kilometres from Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC). After your flight from Cork Airport to Hamburg has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should be around 1 hour.
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre takes 1 hour 30 minutes or so.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to LBC. Here are a few options where you can check in after your ORK to Hamburg flight:
Line up some great tunes and hit the open road in a Luebeck-Blankensee Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Enterprise and drive off without missing a beat.
Typically, the earlier you book, the bigger the savings and variety of vehicles. Reserve your ride from LBC once your travel dates are set.
Best time to go to Hamburg
Carefully consider your dates before securing your flight from Cork Airport to Hamburg. The city comes alive during peak season, but rates are often higher and major attractions can get crowded. Plan your trip to Hamburg in the low season if you want a quieter vibe.
The warmest month in Hamburg is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your Cork Airport to Hamburg plane ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
January has average temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from ORK to Hamburg around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Hamburg
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Hamburg right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Cork Airport to Hamburg:
Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Miniatur Wunderland are a couple of leading attractions to add to your Hamburg itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Port of Hamburg.
Explore more of Germany
Hamburg is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Germany just waiting to be discovered. Around 257 kilometres south-east of Hamburg, a trip to Berlin will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Germany, head for Essen, about 306 kilometres south-west of Hamburg. Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese are among the biggest draws.