Flights Cork → London
ORK → LHR
How long is the flight from Cork to London?
The flight from Cork (ORK) to London (LHR) takes about 1h 7m. 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, a city with an airport that has been in service since 1961, to the bustling metropolis of London. The destination airport sees an impressive annual passenger traffic of 83,884,572, underscoring its significance as a major travel hub.
The Cork (ORK) → London (LHR) route is operated by Aer Lingus. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.9/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Cork the average ATFM delay is 0.9 minutes.
Heading to London: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Cork (ORK) to London (LHR) heads east for about 555 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 7m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Cork the average ATFM delay is 0.9 min (atfm); arriving into London 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-LHR
Frequently asked questions about ORK-LHR
The flight from Cork (ORK) to London (LHR) takes about 1h 7m. 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-London route is about 555 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.
