Flying from Cork Airport (ORK) to Donegal Airport (CFN): what you need to know
Cork and Donegal are in the UTC+0 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your ORK to CFN flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cork Airport (ORK) to Donegal Airport (CFN)
97 € is the lowest price for a one-way Cork Airport to Donegal Airport flight. Return flights start from 208 €. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
To find cheap tickets from ORK to CFN, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Cork Airport to Donegal Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Cork Airport (ORK)
Of the flights that depart from Cork Airport, 70.51% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Cork Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Cork. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near ORK? If you've booked an early flight from Cork Airport to Donegal Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Donegal Airport (CFN)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Cork Airport to Donegal Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CFN instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Donegal Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Enterprise, Europcar or Keddy By Europcar and venture far and wide through Donegal and beyond.
To secure the best deal, book your ride from Donegal Airport a few weeks in advance. Prices typically increase closer to your date of travel.
Getting from Donegal Airport (CFN) to central Donegal
Donegal Airport is roughly 72 kilometres from the centre of Donegal. The drive time takes around 1 hour 5 minutes.
It takes around 4 hours 10 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Donegal Airport (CFN)
The quietest month for a flight from Cork Airport to Donegal Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Donegal based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When reserving your flight from Cork Airport to Donegal Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Donegal, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ORK to CFN sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Ireland
Donegal is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Ireland you'll want to see. Around 193 kilometres south-east of Donegal, a trip to Dublin will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College Library and Dublin Castle.
Around 306 kilometres south of Donegal, Cork is another essential stop in Ireland. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Blarney Castle, Fota Wildlife Park and Titanic Experience Cobh.