# ORK — Cork International Airport > Machine-readable reference for ORK. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/ork HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/ork Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/ork.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/ORK.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-15T07:28:54.299+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Cork International Airport - IATA: ORK - ICAO: EICK - City: Cork - Country: IE (IE) - Timezone: Europe/Dublin - Distance from city: 6.5 km (4 mi) south of Cork city centre - Runways: 2 - Terminals: 1 - Annual passengers: 2.8M - Hub for: Ryanair - Official website: https://www.corkairport.com/ ## Overview Welcome Flying into Cork International Airport (ORK) feels like stepping into a local Irish haven rather than a bustling international hub. Situated just 6.5 km south of Cork city centre, this compact yet fully equipped airport offers the kind of quick curb-to-gate transit that frequent flyers crave, especially compared to the more sprawling airports in Dublin and London. With a single terminal, T1, Cork Airport manages to maintain an orderly flow of travelers, offering a service that is praised for its efficiency and local charm. At a glance Cork International sees around 2.8 million passengers annually, serviced by two runways and a singular Terminal 1 that handles airlines such as Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and KLM. It's a solid choice for those wanting to avoid Dublin's chaos, providing easier and faster access to Cork city, with the added benefit of a vibrant local feel and a straightforward layout. Terminals & layout Unlike larger airports with multiple complex corridors, Cork's T1 is refreshingly simple and everything is within a short walking distance. This makes navigating through security or picking up a last-minute souvenir at WH Smith or Duty Free Store a breeze. While it's e… ## Terminals (1) - **Cork Airport Terminal** — airlines: Aer Lingus, Ryanair, KLM, Lufthansa, Air France URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ork/terminals/t1 ## Dining (5) - **AMT Coffee** — :00 · :00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ork/restaurants/amt-coffee - **Blue Bird Cafe** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ork/restaurants/blue-bird-cafe - **Craft Lane** — :00 · :00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ork/restaurants/craft-lane - **Food Republic** — :00 · :00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ork/restaurants/food-republic - **Lemon Pepper** — :00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ork/restaurants/lemon-pepper ## Lounges (1) - **Aspire Lounge** — T1 · access: Terminal, airside, pay-per-use · Open until 17:30 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ork/lounges/aspire-lounge ## Shops (2) - **Duty Free Store** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ork/shops/duty-free-store - **WH Smith** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ork/shops/wh-smith ## Parking (6) - **Express Red Parking** — Long stay · €15.50/day · 0.5 mi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ork/parking/express-red-parking - **Holiday Blue Parking** — Long stay · €14.50/day · 0.6 mi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ork/parking/holiday-blue-parking - **Long-Term Parking** — Long stay · €10/day, €50/week · 0.5 mi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ork/parking/long-term-parking - **Short-Term Parking** — Short stay · €15/day, €3/hr · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ork/parking/short-term-parking - **Short Term Parking** — Short stay · €23.00/day, €2.50 for up to 1 hour/hr · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ork/parking/short-term-parking-2 - **Special Assistance Parking** — Accessible · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ork/parking/special-assistance-parking ## Ground transport (6) - **Cork Airport Bus Services** — Bus · Varies by route · Regular services URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ork/transport/bus-cork-airport - **Local Bus Route 226** — Bus · ≈20 min airport–city centre URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ork/transport/local-bus-route-226 - **Local Bus Route 226A** — Bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ork/transport/local-bus-route-226a - **Cork Airport Taxi Services** — Taxi · 20-30 min to city center · Approx. €20-€30 · Available on demand URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ork/transport/taxi-cork-airport - **Train to Kent Station** — Other URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ork/transport/train-cork-airport - **Train to Kent Station** — Train · ≈10 min walk Parnell Place–Kent Station URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ork/transport/train-to-kent-station ## Insider tips - _Insider_: Aspire Lounge by Gate 8 lets you in by paying at the door, but booking ahead often saves money. - _Time_: Allow extra time for morning departures; queues can build unpredictably even in a small terminal like T1. - _Quiet_: Head to seating near outer gates for a quieter experience, away from the bustling central area. - _Local_: The nearby Cork International Hotel is popular for pre-flight stays with 24-hour room service. - _Money_: Using Cork as an alternative to Dublin can save you time lost in bigger airports. - _Avoid_: Don't wait to explore dining; outlets close around 22:00, leaving vending machines as your only option. - _Quiet_: For a peaceful prep before security, spots by the landside café windows are favored by savvy travelers. - _Insider_: Despite its scale, Cork has more Wi-Fi and sockets than many larger airports—freelancers can rejoice. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/ORK.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/ork/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/ork/departures — HTML page with live departures