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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Cork to Manchester? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cork to Manchester

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cork to Manchester flights are currently cheapest in July.

Direct flights from Cork to Manchester

Cork to Manchester: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Cork to Manchester below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Manchester.

Cork to Manchester: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found34 €
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time1 hr, 15 mins
Most popular airlineRyanair
Average flights per week14

Finding cheap flights from Cork to Manchester: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Cork to Manchester is 34 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 15 minutes is the average flight time from Cork to Manchester.
Ryanair and Ryanair UK Ltd. fly direct from Cork to Manchester.
As of July 2025, there are 14 flights per week flying from Cork to Manchester.
The cheapest month to fly from Cork to Manchester is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cork Airport to Manchester Airport on Saturday, 4 October 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 15 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Manchester but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Manchester is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Manchester.

Travelling from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Cork Airport to Manchester Airport is 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • Cork and Manchester are in the same timezone, UTC+0.

  • Flights from ORK to MAN start from 05:45 — the earliest with Ryanair. The last departure is at 23:25 with Ryanair. In total, you can take your pick of 47 weekly Cork Airport to Manchester Airport flights.

  • Your ORK to MAN flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.

  • You can expect bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.

  • Flying into Manchester (and then seeing more of United Kingdom!) is a snap with Ryanair. This popular airline has direct flights from Cork Airport to Manchester Airport.

  • Ryanair is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.

  • The most punctual carrier that offers ORK to MAN flights is Ryanair. Its services arrive as scheduled 72.12% of the time.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cork Airport to Manchester Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between ORK and MAN:

    • London Heathrow Airport

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    • Brussels S. Charleroi Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)

  • 17 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Cork Airport to Manchester Airport flight. A return flight starts from 34 €. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.

  • Get cheap tickets from ORK to MAN by booking at least five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.

  • April is the cheapest month for flights from Cork Airport to Manchester Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.

  • Landing cheap flights from ORK to MAN is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when there's a better deal.

  • Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Cork Airport to Manchester Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.

Handy information about Cork Airport (ORK)

  • When it comes to Cork Airport's on-time performance, data shows 70.51% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.

  • To get to Cork Airport from central Cork, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.

  • Searching for a handy hotel close to ORK? If you're catching an early flight from Cork Airport to Manchester Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:

Arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN)

Getting from Manchester Airport (MAN) to central Manchester

  • From Manchester Airport, Manchester is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • Getting there by public transport typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes.

When to fly to Manchester Airport (MAN)

  • It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Cork Airport to Manchester Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Manchester. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in January.

  • The warmest month in Manchester is July, with the temperature ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Book your flights from Cork Airport to Manchester Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ORK to MAN in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.

Explore more of United Kingdom

  • London is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be explored after you've experienced Manchester. Around 257 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.

  • If there's time to check out another major destination in United Kingdom, head for Birmingham, roughly 113 kilometres south of Manchester. Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre are the start of reasons to visit.

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