Flights Cork → Birmingham
ORK → BHX
How long is the flight from Cork to Birmingham?
The flight from Cork (ORK) to Birmingham (BHX) 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 operates between Cork and Birmingham, utilizing the Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 aircraft. The airport in Cork, which opened in 1961, connects to one of Europe's busiest airports, serving nearly nine million passengers annually.
The Cork (ORK) → Birmingham (BHX) route is operated by Aer Lingus. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9.6/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Birmingham the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Cork the average ATFM delay is 0.9 minutes.
Heading to Birmingham: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Cork (ORK) to Birmingham (BHX) heads east for about 465 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 0m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Cork the average ATFM delay is 0.9 min (atfm); arriving into Birmingham it is 1.8 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-BHX
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Frequently asked questions about ORK-BHX
The flight from Cork (ORK) to Birmingham (BHX) 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.
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The Cork-Birmingham route is about 465 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.
