Flights Cork → Manchester
ORK → MAN
Route overview
This flight route operates between Cork and Manchester using the Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 aircraft. The destination airport, which opened in 1934, sees over 23 million passengers annually, making it a major hub compared to Cork's origin airport, established in 1961.
The Cork (ORK) → Manchester (MAN) route is operated by Aer Lingus. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.6/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Manchester the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Cork the average ATFM delay is 0.0 minutes.
Heading to Manchester: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Cork (ORK) to Manchester (MAN) heads north-east for about 452 km, a flight time of roughly 59m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Cork the average ATFM delay is 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Manchester 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) | 85% | 22 min | 2.4% |
Airlines operating ORK-MAN
Airports
Frequently asked questions about ORK-MAN
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-Manchester route is about 452 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.
