Travelling from Cork Airport (ORK) to Frankfurt: what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Cork Airport to Frankfurt and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Frankfurt is UTC+1. The city is one hour ahead of Cork, where Cork Airport is located.
Cork Airport (ORK) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is the most popular route, with two departures a week to choose from. If you have things to finalize before heading off, the last flight from ORK to FRA is with Lufthansa at 17:10. Opt for the first departure operated by Lufthansa at 17:00 if you want to get on your way earlier.
To avoid rushing for your ORK to Frankfurt flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. A good general rule for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Start your journey at ORK and fly straight to Frankfurt Airport (FRA). That's where you can expect to touch down when searching for Cork Airport to Frankfurt tickets.
Keep an eye out for offers from Lufthansa. This airline operates direct flights from Cork Airport to Frankfurt.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially land a cheaper flight ticket from ORK to Frankfurt. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your journey by stopping at one of these airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
The journey from central Cork to ORK takes around 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 5 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a hotel close to ORK? If you're boarding an early flight from Cork Airport to Frankfurt, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to Cork Airport's on-time performance, 70.51% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cork Airport (ORK) to Frankfurt
The best price we've seen for a one-way Cork Airport to Frankfurt flight is RM184. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM387. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book five months before you want to travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from ORK to Frankfurt.
September is the best month for scoring an amazing deal on Cork Airport to Frankfurt tickets. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The distance from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt is roughly 14 kilometres. It'll take you around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
Think about booking a hotel close to FRA if you're coming in on a late flight from Cork Airport to Frankfurt. Choose one of these options and make arrival day easier:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility to explore Frankfurt and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Frankfurt Airport around three weeks before your flight from ORK to Frankfurt.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
The centre of Frankfurt is located around 121 kilometres from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN). Once your flight from Cork Airport to Frankfurt has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should be around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Public transport will get you there in about 2 hours 40 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near HHN. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your ORK to Frankfurt flight:
Forget about public transport timetables or cab lines. Grab a Frankfurt - Hahn Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Compare offers from Flex To Go, Alamo and Keddy By Europcar.
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Booking your ride from HHN four weeks ahead of time often means lower prices and a wider choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Frankfurt
Visit Frankfurt in peak season if you like a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices may be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Cork Airport to Frankfurt during low season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
Book a Cork Airport to Frankfurt flight ticket with a departure in July to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ORK to Frankfurt in January when temperatures average between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Frankfurt
Start your Frankfurt trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Cork Airport to Frankfurt, browse our range of accommodation options including:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Goethe House, Palmengarten and Frankfurt Cathedral are attractions you won't want to skip in Frankfurt.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be discovered after you've seen Frankfurt. Around 418 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Germany, head for Hamburg, about 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are among the biggest draws.