Flying from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Birmingham Airport to Cork Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
Birmingham and Cork follow the same timezone, UTC+0.
To ensure you get on your BHX to ORK flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Ryanair is your gateway to exploring Cork (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Ireland!). Browse the direct flights from Birmingham Airport to Cork Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Ryanair.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals for BHX to ORK flights is Ryanair.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Birmingham Airport to Cork Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BHX and ORK:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Paris Beauvais Airport
Handy information about Birmingham Airport (BHX)
Of the departures from Birmingham Airport, 72% land on time at their destination.
Birmingham Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Birmingham. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near BHX. Whether you have an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Cork Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Cork Airport (ORK)
If you're getting in on a late Birmingham Airport to Cork Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these accommodation options near ORK:
Explore without limits with a Cork Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Easirent, Budget or Carhire and discover more of Cork and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Cork Airport around three weeks ahead.
When to fly to Cork Airport (ORK)
The quietest month for a flight from Birmingham Airport to Cork Airport is March, while June is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Cork based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your flight from Birmingham Airport to Cork Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Cork, with the temperature ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BHX to ORK around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Ireland
Cork has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Ireland you should also see. About 225 kilometres north-east of Cork, a visit to Dublin will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College Library and St. Patrick's Cathedral.