Travelling from Cork Airport (ORK) to Cardiff Airport (CWL): what you need to know
Cork and Cardiff are in the same timezone, UTC+0.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your ORK to CWL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like August. 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.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cork Airport to Cardiff Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ORK and CWL:
Edinburgh Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Alicante-Elche Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cork Airport (ORK) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Right now, £80 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cork Airport to Cardiff Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £165. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from ORK to CWL, book early. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when looking for your flight from Cork Airport to Cardiff Airport.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from ORK to CWL.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Cork Airport to Cardiff Airport.
Handy information about Cork Airport (ORK)
Of the flights that depart from Cork Airport, 70.51% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Cork to Cork Airport is approximately 5 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Cork Airport to Cardiff Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to ORK:
Arriving at Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Reserve a hotel near CWL if you're on a late Cork Airport to Cardiff Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Cardiff Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Enterprise and discover more of Cardiff and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Cardiff Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to central Cardiff
From Cardiff Airport, Cardiff is approximately 17 miles away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting there by public transport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL)
The quietest month for a flight from Cork Airport to Cardiff Airport is April, while June is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Cardiff based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When booking your flight from Cork Airport to Cardiff Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Cardiff, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ORK to CWL in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've done Cardiff, now it's time to explore more of United Kingdom. Travel about 130 miles east to London to tick off its top attractions. From Big Ben to The British Museum and Buckingham Palace, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of United Kingdom, head for Birmingham, about 90 miles north-east of Cardiff. Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre are key reasons to visit.
