Flying from Cork Airport (ORK) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): what you need to know
2 hours is the average length of a direct flight from Cork Airport to Frankfurt Airport. Frankfurt is 1 hour ahead of Cork and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Take your pick of 3 weekly flights from Cork Airport to Frankfurt Airport. The 15:20 departure with Lufthansa is the earliest flight you can take between ORK and FRA. Lufthansa operates the last service of the day at 17:20 if early starts aren't your thing.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Lufthansa is your gateway to exploring Frankfurt (and perhaps some other great parts of Germany!). Look through the direct flights from Cork Airport to Frankfurt Airport offered by this airline.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To look at the options for flights from Cork Airport to Frankfurt Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between ORK and FRA include:
London Heathrow Airport
Birmingham International Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Don't forget, you might need a visa to enter Germany. Visa requirements vary and travel documentation requirements are always changing. Before reserving your cheap ticket from ORK to FRA, be sure to check with your carrier and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for up-to-date information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cork Airport (ORK) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Cork Airport to Frankfurt Airport is 84 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 194 €. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Book 1 month before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ORK to FRA.
The cheapest month for tickets from Cork Airport to Frankfurt Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Cork Airport (ORK)
Travelling from central Cork to Cork Airport takes about 26 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 16 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
After an easy start to your trip? Stay near ORK. Whether you're on an early flight from Cork Airport to Frankfurt Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
If you have a late flight from Cork Airport to Frankfurt Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near FRA:
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport to central Frankfurt is about 21 minutes in a car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 37 minutes.
When to fly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Cork Airport to Frankfurt Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Frankfurt. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in February.
When booking your flight from Cork Airport to Frankfurt Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Frankfurt, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 28ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ORK to FRA in January. Temperatures average between -4ºC and 7ºC then.
More about Frankfurt
After locking in your flights from ORK to FRA, you'll need to find somewhere to stay in Frankfurt. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this popular destination:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Palmengarten, Goethe House and Frankfurt Cathedral are top sights which should feature on every Frankfurt itinerary.
Complete your Frankfurt trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to Frankfurt Airport — next on the list is finding a great place to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Frankfurt.