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Flights London → Cork

LHR → ORK

7.4
Average risk (Low)
1
Airlines

Route overview

The flight route operates from London to Cork, utilizing an Airbus A320 aircraft. The destination airport in Cork opened in 1961 and currently serves approximately 2,387,806 passengers annually.

UK261 compensation on this route

About ~555 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to £220 (UK Regulation 261).

The London (LHR) → Cork (ORK) route is operated by Aer Lingus. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 7.4/100 (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 London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.

Heading to Cork: what to expect in this direction

Flying from London (LHR) to Cork (ORK) heads west for about 555 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 7m.

Air-traffic congestion: departing London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Cork it is 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure).

Route facts

Time difference
same timezone
Arrival (dest. local time)
14:07
Elevation ORK
502 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 LHR-ORK

Frequently asked questions about LHR-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 1 airline: Aer Lingus.

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The London-Cork route is about 555 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £220, barring extraordinary circumstances.