Flying from Washington DC to Cork Airport (ORK): What you need to know
You can choose from a variety of airports when planning your flight from Washington DC to Cork Airport (ORK). Check out your options for jetting out of Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).
Cork Airport is located in Cork. The city operates on the UTC+0 timezone and is four hours ahead of Washington DC.
Your flight from Washington DC to ORK won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
The journey from central Washington DC to DCA takes around 45 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near Ronald Reagan National Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Washington DC to Cork Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Ronald Reagan National Airport, data shows 76.44% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Break up your flight from Washington DC to Cork Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between Washington Dulles International Airport and ORK include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
You can arrive at IAD from the centre of Washington DC in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Washington DC to ORK flight? Relax in a hotel near Washington Dulles International Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance of 74.39%. This figure shows how frequently flights that take off from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
You can book a flight ticket from Washington DC to Cork Airport (ORK) leaving from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) with a stopover. London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is a busy connecting point.
From the centre of Washington DC, BWI is around 48 kilometres away. It takes roughly 50 minutes to get there by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so on public transport.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay close to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Washington DC to Cork Airport flight:
The on-time performance rating of BWI is 77.13%. In simpler terms, that's how frequently flights from this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
About Cork Airport (ORK)
Have a late flight from Washington DC to Cork Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Check in to one of these hotels near ORK and fast-forward to bedtime:
Pick up a Cork Airport rental car and explore Cork and beyond with your own set of wheels. Easirent, Budget and Carhire are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Washington DC to Cork Airport flight.
Getting from Cork Airport (ORK) to central Cork
Cork Airport to central Cork is about 5 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, do some research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary based on traffic and the time of day.
It takes roughly 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Cork Airport (ORK)
Right now, $660 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Cork Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $801. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Washington DC to ORK, book in advance. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Cork Airport (ORK)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Washington DC to Cork Airport (ORK). August is the most popular month to visit Cork. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in February.
Book a Washington DC to ORK flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Cork to range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
January has temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Cork Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Cork
Start your Cork trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Washington DC to Cork Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Your Cork visit isn't complete without checking out the sights. Big-name attractions worth exploring include Blarney Castle, Blarney Castle House(Teach Caisleán na Blarnan) and Blarney Stone.
Explore more of Ireland
Dublin is just one of the many places in Ireland waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Cork. Around 225 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Trinity College Library, Guinness Storehouse and St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Tallaght is another favourite destination in Ireland and is around 209 kilometres north-east of Cork. No trip is complete without visiting St. Mark's Parish, Church of the Incarnation, Fettercairn and Roadstone Retail Belgard.