Flights Cork → Alicante
ORK → ALC
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 10.3/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Alicante the average ATFM delay is 24.9 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). Departing from Cork the average ATFM delay is 0.0 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 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Alicante it is 24.9 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 ORK-ALC
Airports
Frequently asked questions about ORK-ALC
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 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.
