Travelling from Faro Airport (FAO) to Cork Airport (ORK): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Faro Airport to Cork Airport.
Cork's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Faro.
Choose from ten weekly Faro Airport to Cork Airport flights. The 06:05 departure with Ryanair is the earliest available. Ryanair operates the last service of the day at 21:45.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your FAO to ORK flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Ryanair is your gateway to discovering Cork (and perhaps some other great corners of Ireland!). Browse the direct flights from Faro Airport to Cork Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Ryanair.
Ryanair is a leader in on-time performance for FAO to ORK flights, with 91.3% of its services landing on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Faro Airport to Cork Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between FAO and ORK:
London Gatwick Airport
Manchester Airport
London Stansted Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Faro Airport (FAO) to Cork Airport (ORK)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Faro Airport to Cork Airport flight is $39. A round-trip fare is currently $74. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from FAO to ORK by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Faro Airport to Cork Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from FAO to ORK by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Faro Airport to Cork Airport.
Handy information about Faro Airport (FAO)
Of the flights that depart from Faro Airport, 79% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Faro Airport is about 3 kilometres from central Faro. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 20 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Faro Airport to Cork Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to FAO:
Arriving at Cork Airport (ORK)
If you're landing on a late Faro Airport to Cork Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these options near ORK:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Cork Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Easirent, Budget or Carhire and explore beyond Cork's main sights.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Cork Airport around three weeks before 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.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cork Airport (ORK)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Faro Airport to Cork Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Cork. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Cork is July, with the temperature ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Lock in your flights from Faro Airport to Cork Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from FAO to ORK sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Ireland
Cork has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Ireland you'll want to see. Around 225 kilometres north-east of Cork, a visit to Dublin will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College Library and St. Patrick's Cathedral.