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.
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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)
If you're coming in on a late Cork Airport to Manchester Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near MAN:
Explore without limits with a Manchester Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Surprice and see more of Manchester and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Manchester Airport around four weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
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.