Castillo de Blarney
A medieval castle just outside Cork, famous for the Blarney Stone, which tradition says you kiss to gain the gift of the gab.
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Airport · Cork, Ireland
Cork ORK
6 km from central Cork. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
- to the centre
- 6 km
- terminals
- 1
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About the airport
Cork Airport is Ireland’s second-busiest airport. It lies about 8 km south of Cork city centre and offers flights to cities in the UK and Europe, plus some seasonal destinations.
Terminals
There is a single terminal, with departures and arrivals in the same building, so getting around is easy.
Services
You’ll find cafés, restaurants, shops, duty free, free wifi, cash machines and car rental desks. There is no railway station: get here by bus, taxi or car.
Getting to the city
Bus Éireann
A bus service between the airport and Cork city centre bus station. Allow about 20-30 min depending on traffic.
Taxi
Official rank outside the terminal. To Cork city centre, about 15-25 min depending on traffic.
Airport map
Terminal
A single modern terminal of manageable size, with departures and arrivals in the same building. Everything is an easy walk.
Cork
Things to do in Cork
Cork, Ireland's second city, is built around an island in the River Lee and is known for its food, its lively atmosphere and as a gateway to the south of the country.
English Market
A historic covered market in the centre of Cork, with local produce, fish, meat and prepared food.
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Catedral de St Fin Barre
A 19th-century Gothic Revival cathedral with three spires, one of the city's most recognisable buildings.
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Cobh y la catedral de St Colman
A harbour town on Cork Harbour, the departure point of many emigrants and the Titanic's last port of call. St Colman's Cathedral towers above it.
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How far is the airport from central Cork?
Cork airport is about 6 km from central Cork.
How do I get from the airport to central Cork?
From Cork airport you can take Bus Éireann (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Cork airport have?
Cork has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Cork?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- The glass-fronted terminal seen from the apron: Tim Sheerman-Chase, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The main concourse inside the terminal: Tim Sheerman-Chase, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The terminal seen from a light aircraft, with the airfield around it: Hafez at English Wikipedia, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Castillo de Blarney: DeFacto, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- English Market: Dylan, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Catedral de St Fin Barre: Lajmmoore, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Cobh y la catedral de St Colman: Andreas F. Borchert, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons