Flights Birmingham → Cork
BHX → ORK
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 11.9/100 (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 Birmingham the average ATFM delay is 58.0 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 58.0 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Cork it is 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure).
Route facts
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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 BHX-ORK
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Frequently asked questions about BHX-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 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.
