Flights Cork → Manchester
ORK → MAN
How long is the flight from Cork to Manchester?
The flight from Cork (ORK) to Manchester (MAN) takes about 59 min. 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
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 10.3/100 (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 0.9 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 0.9 min (atfm); 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) | 79% | 42 min | 2.5% |
Airlines operating ORK-MAN
Airports
Frequently asked questions about ORK-MAN
The flight from Cork (ORK) to Manchester (MAN) takes about 59 min. 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-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.
