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Flights Cork → London

ORK → LHR

10.3
Average risk (Low)
1
Airlines

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.

EU261 compensation on this route

About ~555 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to €250 (Regulation EC 261/2004).

The Cork (ORK) → London (LHR) 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 London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Cork the average ATFM delay is 0.0 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 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into London it is 1.8 min (atfm).

Route facts

Time difference
same timezone
Arrival (dest. local time)
14:07
Elevation LHR
83 ft
Typical aircraft
Airbus A320
Est. CO₂/passenger
~56 kg

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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-LHR

Frequently asked questions about ORK-LHR

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.