Traveling from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Cork Airport (ORK): what you need to know
Cork is one hour behind Bilbao and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BIO to ORK flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bilbao Airport to Cork Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BIO and ORK:
Seville Airport
Bristol Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Cork Airport (ORK)
$54 is the best price for a one-way Bilbao Airport to Cork Airport flight. Return flights start at $114. These fares may change based on demand.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from BIO to ORK. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Bilbao Airport to Cork Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from BIO to ORK.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Bilbao Airport to Cork Airport.
Handy information about Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Bilbao Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 82.76% of flights that depart BIO reach their destination on time.
Central Bilbao to Bilbao Airport is approximately 4 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Bilbao Airport to Cork Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near BIO:
Arriving at Cork Airport (ORK)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Bilbao Airport to Cork Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ORK instead:
Grab a Cork Airport rental car and discover Cork and beyond with your own set of wheels. Easirent, Budget and Carhire are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Cork Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Cork Airport (ORK) to central Cork
Cork Airport is roughly 5 miles from the center of Cork. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
It takes roughly 25 minutes if you're traveling on public transport.
When to fly to Cork Airport (ORK)
August is the most popular month for flights from Bilbao Airport to Cork Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Cork in February.
Book your flight from Bilbao Airport to Cork Airport for July if you want to visit Cork during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 50ºF and 68ºF.
Look for cheap tickets from BIO to ORK in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 34ºF and 48ºF on average.
Explore more of Ireland
Cork is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Ireland waiting to be explored. About 140 miles north-east of Cork, a visit to Dublin will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College Library and Dublin Castle.
Tallaght is another favorite destination in Ireland and is around 130 miles north-east of Cork. No trip is complete without visiting Church of the Incarnation, Fettercairn, 3 stuffed bears and Johnson & Perrott Fleet.