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Flights Alicante → Cork

ALC → ORK

11.9
Average risk (Low)
1
Airlines

Route overview

The flight route operates between Alicante and Cork, using an Airbus A320 aircraft. The airport in Alicante opened in 1967, while the destination airport in Cork has been operational since 1961 and currently handles approximately 2,387,806 passengers annually.

EU261 compensation on this route

About ~1,629 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to €400 (Regulation EC 261/2004).

The Alicante (ALC) → Cork (ORK) route is operated by Aer Lingus. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 11.9/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Cork the average ATFM delay is 0.0 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). Departing from Alicante the average ATFM delay is 24.9 minutes.

Heading to Cork: what to expect in this direction

Flying from Alicante (ALC) to Cork (ORK) heads north for about 1,629 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 27m.

Air-traffic congestion: departing Alicante the average ATFM delay is 24.9 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Cork it is 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure).

Route facts

Time difference
1h behind
Arrival (dest. local time)
15:27
Elevation ORK
502 ft
Typical aircraft
Airbus A320
Est. CO₂/passenger
~163 kg

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Airline punctuality on this route

Airline On-time Average delay Cancellations
Aer Lingus (EI) 85% 22 min 2.4%

Airlines operating ALC-ORK

Frequently asked questions about ALC-ORK

Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.

The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.

The route is operated by 1 airline: Aer Lingus.

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The Alicante-Cork route is about 1,629 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €400, barring extraordinary circumstances.