Travelling from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Cork Airport (ORK): what you need to know
Cork's timezone is UTC+0, making Cork two hours behind Athens.
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 board your ATH to ORK flight.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Athens International Airport to Cork Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between ATH and ORK include:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
London Gatwick Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Cork Airport (ORK)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Athens International Airport to Cork Airport flight is $155. A return ticket is currently $298. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from ATH to ORK, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when looking for a flight from Athens International Airport to Cork Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from ATH to ORK.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Athens International Airport to Cork Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Athens International Airport (ATH)
76% of flights that take off from Athens International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Athens International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Athens. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Athens International Airport to Cork Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near ATH:
Arriving at Cork Airport (ORK)
Book a hotel near ORK if you're taking a late Athens International Airport to Cork Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Cork Airport rental car and discover 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 booking your ride from Cork Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Cork Airport (ORK) to central Cork
Cork Airport to the centre of Cork has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cork Airport (ORK)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Athens International Airport to Cork Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Cork. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Cork is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC and 20ºC. Book your flights from Athens International Airport to Cork Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from ATH to ORK in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 1ºC and 9ºC on average.
Explore more of Ireland
Cork has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Ireland waiting to be discovered. Around 225 kilometres north-east of Cork, a trip to Dublin will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College Library and St. Patrick's Cathedral.