Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cork Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
London and Cork follow the same timezone, UTC+0.
Take your pick of 40 weekly London Heathrow Airport to Cork Airport flights. The 09:20 departure with Aer Lingus is the earliest you can take. Aer Lingus operates the last service of the day at 22:25.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LHR to ORK flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Travelling to Cork (and then seeing more of Ireland!) is a snap with Aer Lingus. This popular carrier has direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cork Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Aer Lingus.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals for LHR to ORK flights is Aer Lingus.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Cork Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between LHR and ORK include:
Manchester Airport
Edinburgh Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)
£46 is currently the best price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Cork Airport flight. Return flights start from £91. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from LHR to ORK.
The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cork Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from LHR to ORK.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cork Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is approximately 19 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 55 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The trip when using public transport takes about 1 hour.
Need a convenient hotel close to LHR? If you're catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cork Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Cork Airport (ORK)
Reserve a hotel close to ORK if you're taking a late London Heathrow Airport to Cork Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Cork Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Easirent, Budget or Carhire to explore Cork and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Cork Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Cork Airport (ORK) to central Cork
Cork Airport is roughly 5 miles from central Cork. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cork Airport (ORK)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cork Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Cork. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cork Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Cork, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LHR to ORK in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of Ireland
Cork has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Ireland just waiting to be discovered. Around 140 miles north-east of Cork, a visit to Dublin will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College Library and Dublin Castle.
Tallaght is another must-experience destination in Ireland and is around 130 miles north-east of Cork. No journey is complete without visiting Church of the Incarnation, Fettercairn, 3 stuffed bears and Johnson & Perrott Fleet.