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Flights Faro → Cork

FAO → ORK

10.7
Average risk (Low)
2
Airlines

Route overview

The flight route operates between Faro and Cork, utilizing both Airbus A320 and Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The destination airport in Cork opened in 1961 and currently serves over 2.3 million passengers annually.

EU261 compensation on this route

About ~1,649 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to €400 (Regulation EC 261/2004).

The Faro (FAO) → Cork (ORK) route is operated by Aer Lingus, Ryanair. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.7/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Cork the average ATFM delay is 0.0 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). Departing from Faro the average ATFM delay is 1.1 minutes.

Heading to Cork: what to expect in this direction

Flying from Faro (FAO) to Cork (ORK) heads north for about 1,649 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 29m.

Air-traffic congestion: departing Faro the average ATFM delay is 1.1 min (atfm); arriving into Cork it is 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure).

Route facts

Time difference
same timezone
Arrival (dest. local time)
15:29
Elevation ORK
502 ft
Typical aircraft
Airbus A320, Boeing 737-800
Est. CO₂/passenger
~165 kg

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Airline punctuality on this route

Airline On-time Average delay Cancellations
Ryanair (FR) 85% 23 min 0.6%
Aer Lingus (EI) 85% 22 min 2.4%

Airlines operating FAO-ORK

Frequently asked questions about FAO-ORK

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 2 airlines: Aer Lingus, Ryanair.

Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Cork, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.

The Faro-Cork route is about 1,649 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €400, barring extraordinary circumstances.