Flights Birmingham → Cork
BHX → ORK
How long is the flight from Birmingham to Cork?
The flight from Birmingham (BHX) to Cork (ORK) takes about 1h. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Birmingham to Cork, operating with an Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 aircraft. The destination airport in Cork opened in 1961 and serves over 2.3 million passengers annually.
The Birmingham (BHX) → Cork (ORK) route is operated by Aer Lingus. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 11.2/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Cork the average ATFM delay is 0.9 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Birmingham the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Cork: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Birmingham (BHX) to Cork (ORK) heads west for about 465 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 0m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Birmingham the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Cork it is 0.9 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aer Lingus (EI) | 79% | 42 min | 2.5% |
Airlines operating BHX-ORK
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Frequently asked questions about BHX-ORK
The flight from Birmingham (BHX) to Cork (ORK) takes about 1h. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
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.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Cork, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The Birmingham-Cork route is about 465 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £220, barring extraordinary circumstances.
