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Ireland's second busiest international gateway serving Munster.
Opened
1961
Location
Cork, Ireland
Cork International Airport (IATA: ORK, ICAO: EICK) is located approximately 6 kilometres south of Cork city centre in County Cork, Ireland. It is the second busiest airport in the Republic of Ireland after Dublin Airport, handling over 2.6 million passengers annually in pre-pandemic years.
The airport serves a wide range of European and transatlantic destinations, functioning as a key gateway for the Munster region. It is operated by daa (Dublin Airport Authority), the state-owned company that also manages Dublin Airport.
Following a major terminal redevelopment completed in 2006, the airport operates a modern single-terminal facility capable of handling significant passenger volumes. Cork Airport plays an important economic role for the south of Ireland, supporting tourism, business, and pharmaceutical industry travel.
Terminals
Cork Airport operates a single modern terminal building that was extensively redeveloped and reopened in 2006, housing all passenger services under one roof.
Getting to & from
Cork Airport is served by Bus Éireann route 226 providing regular connections to Cork city centre and Kent Railway Station, with taxi and car rental services also available.
Airlines here
Ryanair and Aer Lingus are the dominant carriers at Cork Airport, with additional services provided by airlines including Vueling, Eurowings, and various charter operators.
Notable facts
- ›Cork Airport is the second busiest airport in the Republic of Ireland after Dublin Airport.
- ›The airport underwent a major terminal redevelopment that was completed in 2006.
- ›It is operated by daa (Dublin Airport Authority), a state-owned commercial company.
- ›The airport is situated approximately 6 kilometres south of Cork city centre.
- ›Cork Airport has served transatlantic routes to North America on a seasonal basis.
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