Cork Airport serves Ireland's second city, approximately 8 km south of the city center.
It is the gateway to Cork itself and to Ireland's southern coast, including the famous Cobh and Blarney Castle.
How to get to Cork Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to ORK
Parking near Cork Airport
In front of the terminal is the parking recognized by the airport.
It is video-monitored; the first 15 minutes are free, then approximately 2.50 euro/hour up to a maximum of 17.50 euro/day in short-term; long-term parking costs 14.50-15.50 euro/day.
How to get to Cork from ORK
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Cork Airport
Car rental counters of major companies are found in the arrivals area.
Bring your driving license, passport, and credit card in your name; remember that in Ireland you drive on the left.
Hotels near Cork Airport
Douglas and Little Island
The Radisson Blu is a 10-minute drive from the terminal (the same distance from the city centre); the Douglas area, with its golf club, is about 15 minutes away.
Best for: Early morning flights and those who want to stay a few minutes from the terminal without giving up a real spa or restaurant.
- The Radisson Blu is equidistant from the airport and the city centre, useful if you need to shuttle between the two
- Indoor pool and spa, rare among the options close to the airport
- Little Island is an office and warehouse area: evenings are spent in the hotel
- A car or taxi is still needed, there are no frequent direct buses from here to the terminal
Recommended hotels
- Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Cork A nineteenth-century Victorian residence (Ditchley House) on 9 acres in Little Island, 10 minutes from both the airport and the city centre; a spa with 9 treatment rooms, indoor pool and Maestro's Bistro restaurant. View availability
- Cosy Ensuite 15 mins from Cork Airport Private room near Douglas Golf Club, about 15 minutes from the terminal; a budget option for those just looking for a comfortable bed before a flight. View availability
Cork city centre
15 minutes by taxi (about 20 euros) or 25 minutes on Bus Eireann 225/226 to Parnell Place, running every 30 minutes on weekdays and every hour on Sundays.
Best for: Those who want the English Market, St Patrick's Street and the old town's pubs, 15-25 minutes from the airport.
- English Market, St Patrick's Street and the River Lee within walking distance of the hotels in the area
- More choice of restaurants and pubs than Little Island or Douglas
- No direct train from the airport: you depend on bus or taxi
- Parking is scarce and regulated by the council on the central streets
Recommended hotels
- Moxy Cork In the Victorian Quarter, a 2-minute walk from St Patrick's Street; opened 2024, industrial-chic design and a paid breakfast with a good selection. View availability
- Premier Inn Cork City Centre A 15-minute walk from Kent Station, near University College Cork; breakfast noted as a strong point, up to two children free with one adult. View availability
Kinsale
About 20-24 km and 23-30 minutes by car from the terminal, in the opposite direction from Cork's centre; no train, only car, taxi or local buses with changes.
Best for: Those who want the area's best-known fishing village, famous for its seafood restaurants, accepting half an hour's drive from the airport.
- Harbour, coloured houses and the county's best-known food scene, within walking distance of the village
- Closer to the airport than it is to Cork's centre, useful for those arriving and leaving without touching the city
- No direct public transport link to the airport: a car or a booked taxi is needed
- Countryside surrounds the village, with little else on foot outside Kinsale's centre itself
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal is appropriately sized for its role as the country's second hub.
Two hours of advance time is the standard recommended allowance for flights.
Map of Cork Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. What to see near Cork airport?
Blarney Castle, with the famous Stone of Eloquence, and the port town of Cobh, the Titanic's historic last port of call.
Q. What is the English Market in Cork?
A historic covered market in the heart of the city, among Ireland's main gastronomic attractions.
Q. Can you get to Cobh directly from Cork airport?
No, there's no direct connection: you first need to reach the city of Cork by bus or taxi and then take the local train to Cobh, the Titanic's historic last port of call.
Q. Do you need to buy a local SIM card when arriving in Cork?
For EU citizens, generally no: thanks to free European roaming, your own data plan works just like at home; non-EU visitors, on the other hand, can buy a prepaid SIM from Three, Vodafone or Eir in the city.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights
