Flights to Cork
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Cork is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cork International Airport (ORK), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,998 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Shannon Airport (SNN, 95 km), Kerry Airport (KIR, 79 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cork International Airport | ORK | 6 km (4 mi) | 6,998 ft | 502 ft |
| Shannon Airport | SNN | 95 km (59 mi) | 10,495 ft | 46 ft |
| Kerry Airport (regional) | KIR | 79 km (49 mi) | 6,562 ft | 112 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 6,998 ft, ORK handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 502 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Cork
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cork to London | United Kingdom | 576 km (358 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Cork to Berlin | Germany | 1,487 km (924 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Cork to Madrid | Spain | 1,328 km (825 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Cork to Paris | France | 838 km (520 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Cork to Hamburg | Germany | 1,253 km (779 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Cork to Barcelona | Spain | 1,419 km (882 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Cork to Munich | Germany | 1,487 km (924 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Cork to Milan | Italy | 1,475 km (917 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Cork to Birmingham | United Kingdom | 452 km (281 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Cork to Copenhagen | Denmark | 1,438 km (893 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Cork to Oslo | Norway | 1,484 km (922 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Cork to Köln | Germany | 1,073 km (667 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Cork to Dublin | Ireland | 219 km (136 mi) | about 1 h 2 min |
| Cork to Brussels | Belgium | 896 km (557 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Cork to Marseille | France | 1,408 km (875 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Cork to Rotterdam | The Netherlands | 887 km (551 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Cork to Turin | Italy | 1,408 km (875 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Cork to Amsterdam | The Netherlands | 912 km (567 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Cork to Zaragoza | Spain | 1,276 km (793 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Cork to Frankfurt am Main | Germany | 1,214 km (754 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Cork to Glasgow | United Kingdom | 520 km (323 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Cork to Düsseldorf | Germany | 1,055 km (655 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Cork to Beijing | China | 8,501 km (5,282 mi) | about 11 h 39 min |
| Cork to Istanbul | Turkey | 3,069 km (1,907 mi) | about 4 h 41 min |
| Cork to Tianjin | China | 8,609 km (5,349 mi) | about 11 h 47 min |
| Cork to Moscow | Russia | 2,998 km (1,863 mi) | about 4 h 36 min |
| Cork to Harbin | China | 8,341 km (5,183 mi) | about 11 h 27 min |
| Cork to Shenyang | China | 8,613 km (5,352 mi) | about 11 h 48 min |
| Cork to New York City | United States | 5,005 km (3,110 mi) | about 7 h 10 min |
| Cork to Dalian | China | 8,821 km (5,481 mi) | about 12 h 4 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Cork?
Cork International Airport (ORK) is the closest large airport at 6 km (4 mi). The others, SNN, KIR, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is ORK from Cork city centre?
6 km (4 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Cork on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.