Travelling from Istanbul to Cork Airport (ORK): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can start your journey from in Istanbul. Check out your options leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) when planning your flight from Istanbul to Cork Airport (ORK).
Cork is three hours behind Istanbul. Cork Airport is located in Cork, which operates on the UTC+0 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Istanbul to ORK. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
High season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Istanbul to ORK that include a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between IST and ORK include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Travelling from central Istanbul to IST takes around 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Cork Airport, these stays will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Break up your flight from Istanbul to Cork Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross a new place off your list. Some top stopovers between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and ORK include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Stansted Airport (STN)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
You can get to SAW from the centre of Istanbul in approximately 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to ORK flight:
76.93% of all departures from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
About Cork Airport (ORK)
If you have a late flight from Istanbul to Cork Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near ORK:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Cork Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Easirent, Budget or Carhire and find adventure across Cork and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Istanbul to Cork Airport flight.
Getting from Cork Airport (ORK) to central Cork
Central Cork is about 5 kilometres from Cork Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary based on time of day, so do some research before you go.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Cork Airport (ORK)
$111 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Cork Airport. A return flight starts from $309. These fares may change based on availability.
To find cheap flights from Istanbul to ORK, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Istanbul to Cork Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a new deal shows up on flight tickets from Istanbul to ORK.
Find a cheap flight from Istanbul to Cork Airport by using filters. Select your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Cork Airport (ORK)
August is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul to Cork Airport (ORK). Visit Cork in February if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Cork is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC and 20ºC. Lock in your Istanbul to ORK flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Cork Airport in January when temperatures are between 1ºC and 9ºC.
More about Cork
Start your Cork trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Istanbul to Cork Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Blarney Castle and Blarney Castle House(Teach Caisleán na Blarnan) are a couple of top-rated attractions to put on your Cork itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Blarney Stone.
Explore more of Ireland
You've visited Cork, now it's time to explore more of Ireland. Journey about 225 kilometres north-east to Dublin to check off its must-visit sights. From Trinity College Library to Guinness Storehouse and St. Patrick's Cathedral, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Ireland, consider Tallaght, about 209 kilometres north-east of Cork. St. Mark's Parish, Church of the Incarnation, Fettercairn and Roadstone Retail Belgard are among its highlights.