Traveling from Cork Airport (ORK) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Cork Airport to Birmingham International Airport is 1 hour 10 minutes.
Cork and Birmingham follow the same timezone, UTC+0.
Choose from six weekly Cork Airport to Birmingham International Airport flights. The 06:40 departure with Ryanair is the earliest available. Ryanair operates the last service of the day at 21:20.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your ORK to BHX flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Ryanair is your ticket to exploring Birmingham (and maybe even some other great corners of United Kingdom!). Browse the direct flights from Cork Airport to Birmingham International Airport offered by this carrier.
Ryanair is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
With 66.67% of services landing on schedule, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier operating ORK to BHX flights.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cork Airport to Birmingham International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ORK and BHX:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cork Airport (ORK) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
At the moment, AED 65 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Cork Airport to Birmingham International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is AED 129. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To get cheap tickets from ORK to BHX, reserve your journey six months ahead of your planned departure.
Organize your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cork Airport to Birmingham International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
Finding cheap flights from ORK to BHX is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cork Airport to Birmingham International Airport.
Handy information about Cork Airport (ORK)
70.51% of flights departing from Cork Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Cork to Cork Airport is approximately 8 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to ORK? If you're boarding an early flight from Cork Airport to Birmingham International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
If you're coming in on a late Cork Airport to Birmingham International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these options near BHX:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Birmingham International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo and explore beyond Birmingham's main sights.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Birmingham International Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to central Birmingham
Birmingham International Airport to the center of Birmingham has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometers away.
Getting there on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
The quietest month for a flight from Cork Airport to Birmingham International Airport is January, while June is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Birmingham based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Birmingham is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your flights from Cork Airport to Birmingham International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ORK to BHX in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Birmingham. Around 161 kilometers away to the south-east, top sights here include Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.
Around 121 kilometers south-west of Birmingham, Bristol is another favorite stop in United Kingdom. Start your sightseeing at Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.