Flying from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Cork Airport to London Heathrow Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
Cork and London share the same timezone, UTC+0.
Each week, there are 28 Cork Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights. If you prefer to get going early, select the 07:20 Aer Lingus flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 20:30 with Aer Lingus.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your ORK to LHR flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as June? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Aer Lingus is your gateway to discovering London (and maybe even some other exciting corners of the United Kingdom!). Check out the direct flights from Cork Airport to London Heathrow Airport offered by this carrier.
Aer Lingus is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Aer Lingus is the most punctual carrier that offers ORK to LHR flights, with 79.86% of its services arriving as planned.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cork Airport to London Heathrow Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between ORK and LHR include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Manchester Airport
Handy information about Cork Airport (ORK)
82% of flights departing from Cork Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. With its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when setting off from ORK.
To reach Cork Airport from central Cork, it'll take about 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes about 25 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near ORK? If you've booked an early flight from Cork Airport to London Heathrow Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Cork Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LHR instead:
Grab a London Heathrow Airport rental car and explore London and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, U-Save and Green Motion are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from London Heathrow Airport about one week before your departure date.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The quietest month for a flight from Cork Airport to London Heathrow Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit London based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Cork Airport to London Heathrow Airport for July if you'd like to visit London during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 26ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from ORK to LHR sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've done London, now it's time to discover other parts of the United Kingdom. Travel around 257 kilometres north-west to Manchester to check off its top sights. From Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour to The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of London, Birmingham is another essential stop in the United Kingdom. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.