Travelling from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Cork Airport (ORK): what you need to know
Cork's timezone is UTC+0, making Cork two hours behind Athens.
Leave enough time to catch your ATH to ORK flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Cork Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between ATH and ORK include:
London Heathrow Airport
Stansted Airport
London Gatwick Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Cork Airport (ORK)
Rs15,328 is currently the best price for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Cork Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs34,077. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from ATH to ORK. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Cork Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from ATH to ORK.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Cork Airport.
Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Of all flights leaving Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, 77.19% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Athens to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip on public transport usually takes 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Cork Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to ATH:
Arriving at Cork Airport (ORK)
Consider staying in a hotel close to ORK if you're on a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Cork Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Cork Airport rental car and explore Cork and beyond with your own set of wheels. Easirent, Budget and Carhire are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Cork Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Cork Airport (ORK) to central Cork
Cork Airport to the centre of Cork has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cork Airport (ORK)
The quietest month for a flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Cork Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Cork based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When reserving your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Cork Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Cork, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 20ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from ATH to ORK in January if you like travelling 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 explored 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 a visit to Church of the Incarnation, Fettercairn, 3 stuffed bears and Johnson & Perrott Fleet.
