Travelling from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cork Airport (ORK): what you need to know
Belfast and Cork share the UTC+0 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your BHD to ORK flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from George Best Belfast City Airport to Cork Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between BHD and ORK:
London Heathrow Airport
Liverpool John Lennon Airport
London Gatwick Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cork Airport (ORK)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way George Best Belfast City Airport to Cork Airport flight is 67 €. A return plane ticket is currently 156 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually smart to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from BHD to ORK. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to Cork Airport.
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Handy information about George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
68.3% of flights that depart George Best Belfast City Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
George Best Belfast City Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Belfast. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near BHD? If you're boarding an early flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to Cork Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Cork Airport (ORK)
If you're landing on a late George Best Belfast City Airport to Cork Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near ORK:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Cork Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Easirent, Budget or Carhire and venture far and wide through Cork and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Cork Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Cork Airport (ORK) to central Cork
From Cork Airport, Cork is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cork Airport (ORK)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to Cork Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Cork. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Cork is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Lock in your flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Cork Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from BHD to ORK in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of Ireland
You've done Cork, now it's time to explore other corners of Ireland. Travel about 225 kilometres north-east to Dublin to check off its popular sights. From Guinness Storehouse to Trinity College Library and Dublin Castle, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Tallaght is another essential stop in Ireland and is around 209 kilometres north-east of Cork. No journey is complete without experiencing Church of the Incarnation, Fettercairn, 3 stuffed bears and Johnson & Perrott Fleet.