Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cork Airport (ORK): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cork Airport.
Cork's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as London.
Each week, there are ten London Gatwick Airport to Cork Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as early as possible, select the 09:40 Ryanair flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 19:50 with Ryanair.
Your LGW to ORK flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Ryanair offers direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cork Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Cork — and maybe even more of Ireland if you have time.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates LGW to ORK flights is Ryanair. Its services arrive as planned 65.0% of the time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Cork Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between LGW and ORK:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Laleu Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cork Airport (ORK)
At the moment, P1,297 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Cork Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is P2,593. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book five months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from LGW to ORK.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cork Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from LGW to ORK by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cork Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Of all flights departing from London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to London Gatwick Airport from central London, it takes about 1 hour 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 80 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cork Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near LGW:
Arriving at Cork Airport (ORK)
If you have a late London Gatwick Airport to Cork Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near ORK:
Pick up a Cork Airport rental car and discover Cork and beyond with your own set of wheels. Easirent, Budget and Carhire are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Cork Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Cork Airport (ORK) to central Cork
Cork Airport to central Cork has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cork Airport (ORK)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cork Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Cork. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cork Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Cork, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LGW to ORK in January. Temperatures average between 1ºC (34ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of Ireland
Dublin is just one of the many places in Ireland waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Cork. Around 225 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College Library and Dublin Castle.
Tallaght is another must-experience destination in Ireland and is around 209 kilometres north-east of Cork. No journey is complete without experiencing Church of the Incarnation, Fettercairn, 3 stuffed bears and Johnson & Perrott Fleet.