Flying from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cork Airport (ORK): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Cork Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Cork is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Zurich.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your ZRH to ORK flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Edelweiss Air is your gateway to exploring Cork (and perhaps some other great parts of Ireland!). Check out the direct flights from Zurich Airport to Cork Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Edelweiss Air.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cork Airport (ORK)
$135 is the best price for a one-way Zurich Airport to Cork Airport flight. Return flights start from $260. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Get cheap tickets from ZRH to ORK by booking at least seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Cork Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
69.02% of flights that leave from Zurich Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To get to Zurich Airport from central Zurich, it takes about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to ZRH? If you're boarding an early flight from Zurich Airport to Cork Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Cork Airport (ORK)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Zurich Airport to Cork Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ORK instead:
Grab a Cork Airport rental car and explore Cork and beyond with your own set of wheels. Easirent, Budget and Carhire are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Cork Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Cork Airport (ORK) to central Cork
Cork Airport to the centre of Cork has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
It typically takes 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Cork Airport (ORK)
August is the busiest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Cork Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Cork in February.
The warmest month in Cork is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC and 20ºC. Lock in your flights from Zurich Airport to Cork Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from ZRH to ORK in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 1ºC and 9ºC on average.
Explore more of Ireland
Dublin is just one of the many places in Ireland waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Cork. Around 225 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College Library and Dublin Castle.
Tallaght is another sought-after destination in Ireland and is around 209 kilometres north-east of Cork. No trip is complete without dropping by Church of the Incarnation, Fettercairn, 3 stuffed bears and Johnson & Perrott Fleet.