Flying from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Cork Airport (ORK): what you need to know
Glasgow and Cork follow the same timezone, UTC+0.
To ensure you get on your PIK to ORK flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Cork Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between PIK and ORK:
Alicante-Elche Airport
Malaga Airport
Tenerife South Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Cork Airport (ORK)
$174 is currently the best price for a one-way Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Cork Airport flight. Return flights start from $469. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
It's usually best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from PIK to ORK. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Cork Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Landing cheap flights from PIK to ORK is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Cork Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
76.7% of flights that leave from Glasgow Prestwick Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to Glasgow Prestwick Airport from central Glasgow, it'll take about 40 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 55 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near PIK? If you're catching an early flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Cork Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Cork Airport (ORK)
Consider booking a hotel close to ORK if you're taking a late Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Cork Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own speed with a Cork Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Easirent, Budget or Carhire and experience more of Cork and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Cork Airport about three weeks in advance 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 of around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cork Airport (ORK)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Cork Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Cork. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Cork is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Lock in your flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Cork Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from PIK to ORK in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of Ireland
You've done Cork, now it's time to discover other corners of Ireland. Journey about 225 kilometres north-east to Dublin to check off its must-visit sights. From Guinness Storehouse to Trinity College Library and Dublin Castle, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Tallaght is another must-experience destination in Ireland and is around 209 kilometres north-east of Cork. No journey is complete without a visit to Church of the Incarnation, Fettercairn, 3 stuffed bears and Johnson & Perrott Fleet.
