Flights Cork → Alicante
ORK → ALC
How long is the flight from Cork to Alicante?
The flight from Cork (ORK) to Alicante (ALC) takes about 2h 27m. 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 operates from Cork Airport, which opened in 1961, to Alicante Airport, established in 1967. Alicante Airport serves over 13 million passengers annually, making it a major hub for air travel in the region. The journey is conducted using an Airbus A320 aircraft.
The Cork (ORK) → Alicante (ALC) route is operated by Aer Lingus. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 8.8/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Alicante the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Cork the average ATFM delay is 0.9 minutes.
Heading to Alicante: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Cork (ORK) to Alicante (ALC) heads south-east for about 1,629 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 27m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Cork the average ATFM delay is 0.9 min (atfm); arriving into Alicante it is 1.5 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 ORK-ALC
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Frequently asked questions about ORK-ALC
The flight from Cork (ORK) to Alicante (ALC) takes about 2h 27m. 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 Alicante, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The Cork-Alicante 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.
