Travelling from Melbourne to Cork Airport (ORK): what you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Cork Airport (ORK) jetting off from here.
Cork is 11 hours behind Melbourne. Cork Airport is located in Cork, which operates on the UTC+0 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Melbourne to ORK. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Flying during a popular month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The distance from central Melbourne to MEL is about 24 kilometres. Check out travel apps like Google Maps for the fastest route, whether you want to drive or use public transport.
In search of a handy hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne to Cork Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
About Cork Airport (ORK)
Consider staying in a hotel close to ORK if you have a late flight from Melbourne to Cork Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Cork Airport (ORK) to central Cork
Cork Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Cork. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 16 minutes.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 26 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Cork Airport (ORK)
$697 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Cork Airport. Return flights start from $1,588. Fares are subject to availability and may change at any time.
It's a good idea to book early if you're hoping to get flight tickets from Melbourne to ORK. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Cork Airport (ORK)
August is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne to Cork Airport. To skip the crowds, head for Cork in February when it's quieter.
Lock in your flight from Melbourne to ORK for July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Cork to range from 10ºC to 20ºC.
Travel in January if you want cooler conditions. Temperatures average between 1ºC and 9ºC. However, this destination promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Melbourne to Cork Airport.
More about Cork
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Cork Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Cork:
Blarney Castle and Fota Wildlife Park are just the start of the popular attractions to put on your Cork must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Titanic Experience Cobh.
Complete your Cork trip with a car rental
After you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Melbourne to Cork Airport, the next task is choosing one of our car rentals in Cork. Browse the exclusive deals and instantly compare your options on pick-up convenience, price, and more.