Flying from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Cork Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Cork and London are both in the UTC+0 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
You can choose from four weekly Cork Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights. The 07:50 departure with Ryanair is the earliest available. Ryanair operates the last service of the day at 18:00.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your ORK to LGW flight.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Ryanair has direct flights from Cork Airport to London Gatwick Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in London — and maybe even more of the United Kingdom if you have time.
Most travellers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that offers ORK to LGW flights. An impressive 95.08% of its services on this route land on time.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cork Airport to London Gatwick Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between ORK and LGW include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Bordeaux Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cork Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight is $34. A round-trip ticket is currently $74. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book 11 months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from ORK to LGW.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Cork Airport to London Gatwick Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Handy information about Cork Airport (ORK)
Cork Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from ORK arrive on schedule 82% of the time.
To reach Cork Airport from central Cork, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near ORK. Whether you're taking an early flight from Cork Airport to London Gatwick Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
If you're arriving on a late Cork Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near LGW:
Grab a London Gatwick Airport rental car and explore London and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, U-Save and Drivalia are popular providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from London Gatwick Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
From London Gatwick Airport, London is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Cork Airport to London Gatwick Airport. August is the most popular month to head to London. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Cork Airport to London Gatwick Airport for July if you'd like to go to London during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ORK to LGW in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United Kingdom you'll want to see. About 257 kilometres north-west of London, a trip to Manchester will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in the United Kingdom, consider Birmingham, roughly 161 kilometres north-west of London. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience are key highlights.