Cork Airport (ORK) Information

(Cork, County Cork, Republic of Ireland)

Set along the far southern coastline of the Republic of Ireland, Cork Airport is now one of the four busiest air hubs in the country, serving between two and three million passengers every year. The main full-service carrier at the airport, which opened in 1961, is Aer Lingus. This airline offers flights to London, Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam and Rome, as well as seasonal hops to Tenerife, Lisbon, Palma, Gran Canaria and other Mediterranean beach destinations.

The remainder of the carriers operating here are budget airlines, with Ryanair at the forefront, offering cheap flights to London, Liverpool and southern European resorts. Thomson Airways operates seasonal charter flights, while the airport also serves as a major southern Ireland hub for general aviation and private flights. Flight schools offering courses in both fixed and rotary wing piloting take place here and ground handling for business jets forms an important part of the overall revenue.

Cork Airport's modern single terminal opened in 2006, following the construction of an onsite hotel. At the same time, access roads were upgraded to dual-carriageway and a multi-storey car park was erected for short-stay users, with further development following in recent years.

Cork Airport (ORK)

Address: Aer Rianta, Kinsale Road, Co Cork, Ireland
Tel: +353 21 431 3131
Cork Airport is set within the Ballygarvan suburb, just 5 km / 3 miles to the south of the city's central district and close to Lehenaghmore, Rathmacullig West, Upper Ballygarvan and Upper Grange. The city, known for its IT industries, attracts many business travellers via its airport.

Cork Airport (ORK) Guide

Facilities:

• Two ATMs, a bank and a bureau de change are situated on the terminal's lower level
• The Jack Lynch Departure Lounge (fee applicable) offers complimentary snacks, drinks, Internet access, newspapers and magazines
• A hair salon is available in the terminal
• Wi-Fi access and Internet kiosks across the terminal
• Car rental is available from Hertz, Avis, Europcar, Budget, Dooley and Enterprise
• An information desk in the Arrivals hall, on the lower level
• Services for those with reduced mobility are provided
• Airside shops, including The Loop and Shop and Collect, can be found after security
• Eateries, cafés and bars are found both before and after security, including the Red Bar, the Sports bar and the Lin Chocolate Café
• Short- and long-term secure parking is provided adjacent to the terminal

Cars

Cork Airport is situated on the N27, which gives easy access to the city and its surroundings. The N27 leads directly to the city centre, crossing Cork's N25 Ring Road and passing Ballyphehane district on the left. The drive north into the city from the airport takes around 15 minutes.

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Buses

Bus Eireann provides onward bus and coach transportation to the city from a stand outside the terminal, and Citylink offers comfortable coach journeys, connecting many prominent Irish towns and cities. These include Dublin, Galway and Limerick.

Trains

There is no rail link from the airport to the city, although bus and coach routes run from outside the terminal to Cork's Kent Rail Station for onward transportation to other southern Irish cities and towns.

Taxis

A metered taxi rank is located outside the Arrivals exit of the terminal. Fares for the short ride into Cork are reasonable for journeys of no more than 20 miles / 32 km. As well as the city itself, other popular taxi destinations include nearby Ballinora (west), Bishopstown (north-west), Crosshaven (south-east), Fennell's Bay (south-east), Meadstown (south), Ringacoltig (east) and Shanbally (south-east).