Flying from Cork Airport (ORK) to Paris: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 50 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct flight from Cork Airport to Paris.
The timezone in Paris is UTC+1. The city is 1 hour ahead of Cork, where Cork Airport is located.
With 7 flights a week between the two airports, Cork Airport (ORK) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is the busiest route. Air France operates the earliest flight at 10:50. If you'd like to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest departure from ORK to CDG is with Air France at 16:35.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from ORK to Paris. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as August and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
You can reserve a direct flight from Cork Airport to Paris. Begin your journey at ORK and touch down at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).
Get on board with Air France. This airline offers direct flights from Cork Airport to Paris.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing flights from ORK to Paris, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
You can travel to France for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from Ireland. But before booking your cheap tickets from Cork Airport to Paris, double-check for the newest rules and regulations. Visa rules can change, and you may need some travel documentation if your trip is for business or another reason.
Travelling from central Cork to ORK takes around 26 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 16 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to ORK? If you're boarding an early flight from Cork Airport to Paris, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from Cork Airport (ORK) to Paris
$27 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Cork Airport to Paris. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $53. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from ORK to Paris by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
July is the cheapest month for tickets from Cork Airport to Paris. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is around 27 kilometres from central Paris. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 44 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to CDG if you're catching a late flight from Cork Airport to Paris. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Paris Orly Airport (ORY) is roughly 19 kilometres from the centre of Paris. Following your flight from Cork Airport to Paris, it'll take you around 34 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 57 minutes.
You'll find some great places to call home for the night near ORY. Kick back and get cosy after your flight from ORK to Paris at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Paris
June is the most popular month to catch a flight from Cork Airport to Paris while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Paris, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
The warmest month in Paris is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Cork Airport to Paris in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between -2ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap flights from ORK to Paris around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Paris
After locking in your flight from Cork Airport to Paris, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Paris:
Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum are just two of the big attractions to put on your Paris travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Complete your Paris trip with a car rental
We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from Cork Airport to Paris to track down deals on car rentals. Search for your ride in seconds and easily compare your options. Plus you'll find all the info on car rentals in Paris, from the most popular car type to the average daily price.