Cheap flights to Cork

• British Airways
• Aer Lingus
• Air France
• KLM
• FlyBE

• Direct Flight from London Heathrow to Cork is about 1 hour and 20 minutes long.
• Direct Flight from Manchester to Cork usually is 1 hour and 35 minutes long.
• Flights from Birmingham to Cork are sometimes 2 hours to 4 hours long. This too depends on the airline that the traveller uses, and usually come with a stopover.
• Flights from London Gatwick to Cork can be a bit longer. They take about 5 to 8 hours including the time spent on stopovers.

Cork airport is the principal international airport in Ireland and the second busiest airport of the country. The airport is only 6.5 kilometres from the city centre. Cork airport has two runways that aided 2.3 million passengers last year. Out of those 2.3 million passengers, 1.3 million passengers were flying in and out of the United Kingdom.

The winter is probably the cheapest time to travel to Cork. Obviously, excluding the week before and after Christmas, the month of December and January can deliver you the cheapest flights and accommodations. There is a catch though; some tourist attractions are closed for the winter and it rains heavily during the time. However, if you are intent on getting to Cork with the minimum amount of investment, December is a good month to visit the city

Cork is situated at the inner end of the largest natural harbour in the world. The city has been an important naval post through the centuries. Moreover, the city centre is divided by two rivers, making it an island. Cork was established and expanded by the Vikings before the lord of Ireland was given hold of Cork after the Williamite War in 1691.

• The Camden Fort Meagher is a fort at the mouth of the Cork Harbour. The fort was reclaimed by an initiative in 2010 for tourism purposes. The renovations have uncovered many artefacts that were used by the British and the Irish naval forces before Meagher fort was handed over to Cork County. Meagher Fort also housed the Brennan torpedo, the world’s first guided missile to defend the harbour. The fort is now a major tourist attraction.
• The Saints Peter and Paul's Church at Cork was built in 1866. The red sandstone covers the inner walls of the church, still polished after all these years. The altar of the church has been carved out of a solid 36 ton Carrara marble. The steps of the altar and the vein that runs between the aisles are made from Italian marble. Russian oak was used to carve the pulpit and the confessional in the church.
• Have a beautiful trip to the Ballycotton Cliff Walk. The scenery is gorgeous beyond belief. The hike is easy on the feet and knees and therefore can be enjoyed by the elderly. The climb is peaceful and cathartic and is a Cork-must. The walk is most enjoyable when the sun is out and the green of the land and the blue of the ocean are visible clearly.

The Cork Harbour Festival celebrates the maritime history of the city and its association with the sea. As the largest inland natural harbour in the world, Cork has discovered this festival as a way to appreciate the city’s geographical uniqueness. The Cork Midsummer Festival starts on the 15th of June each year. The festival is a ten-day celebration of the performing arts, be it theatre, dance or music. Established and emerging art themes are introduced to the public in Cork at the art festival. The Cork film festival is celebrated in November and showcases full length and short films, as well as documentaries in the ten-day long festival.

The city of Cork is better commuted on foot. Not only will you burn a few calories but you would also discover a lot. In case you are in a hurry, the bus is your best friend to move in Cork. The bus network in Cork is timely and efficient. Many tourist attractions in the city are either connected by the bus stations or can be accessed by the rail network. The commuter rails in and around Cork are managed by the Irish Rail and help tourists travel to many landmarks in the area.

There are several five star hotels in the city of Cork. Hotels in Cork are known for providing that homely comfort many tourists desire when they get homesick.

• Hayfield Manor Hotel
• Castlemartyr Resort
• An Garran Coir
• Dun Ard
• Muckross Park Hotel & Spa