Flying from Stansted Airport (STN) to Cork Airport (ORK): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Stansted Airport to Cork Airport is 1 hour 25 minutes.
Cork's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as London.
Flights from STN to ORK start at 05:55 — the first with Ryanair. The last service of the day is at 21:10 with Ryanair. In total, you can choose from 26 weekly Stansted Airport to Cork Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your STN to ORK flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Ryanair is your ticket to exploring Cork (and maybe even some other great corners of Ireland!). Check out the direct flights from Stansted Airport to Cork Airport offered by this carrier.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier operating STN to ORK flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Stansted Airport to Cork Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between STN and ORK include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Faro Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport (STN) to Cork Airport (ORK)
Right now, R 307 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Stansted Airport to Cork Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 613. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Get cheap tickets from STN to ORK by booking at least five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Stansted Airport to Cork Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from STN to ORK by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Stansted Airport to Cork Airport.
Handy information about Stansted Airport (STN)
When it comes to Stansted Airport's on-time performance, 64.73% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central London to Stansted Airport is approximately 64 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near STN. Whether you have an early flight from Stansted Airport to Cork Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Cork Airport (ORK)
Reserve a hotel near ORK if you're catching a late Stansted Airport to Cork Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Cork Airport rental car and explore Cork and beyond with your own set of wheels. Easirent, Budget and Carhire are popular providers to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Cork Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Cork Airport (ORK) to central Cork
Cork Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Cork. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cork Airport (ORK)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Stansted Airport to Cork Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Cork. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from Stansted Airport to Cork Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Cork, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from STN to ORK in January. Average temperatures are between 1ºC (34ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of Ireland
Dublin is just one of the many places in Ireland waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Cork. Around 225 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College Library and Dublin Castle.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Ireland, consider Tallaght, roughly 209 kilometres north-east of Cork. Church of the Incarnation, Fettercairn, 3 stuffed bears and Johnson & Perrott Fleet are among the biggest draws.