Brussels to Cork flights
Cork lies 896 km (557 mi) west of Brussels, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 54 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Brussels | Cork | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Belgium | Ireland |
| Population | 1 million | 224,004 |
| Elevation | 28 m (92 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Brussels) | UTC+1 (Europe/Dublin) |
| Nearest large airport | BRU, 11 km out | ORK, 6 km out |
Clocks in Cork are 1 h behind Brussels right now, so a 1 h 54 min journey lands only 54 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Cork
Crossing from Belgium into Ireland: traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +353; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving Brussels
Brussels is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Brussels Airport (BRU), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,936-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL, 44 km), Lille Airport (LIL, 93 km), Eindhoven Airport (EIN, 98 km), Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST, 100 km), Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) (ANR, 39 km).
Arriving in Cork
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 |
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Common questions
How far is Cork from Brussels?
896 km (557 mi) in a straight line, west of Brussels.
How long does it take to get from Brussels to Cork by air?
About 1 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Brussels and Cork?
Cork is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Dublin against Europe/Brussels).
Which airports are used for Brussels to Cork flights?
Typically Brussels Airport (BRU) to Cork International Airport (ORK); Cork also has SNN, KIR.
What currency do I need in Cork?
The Euro (EUR).
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.