Flying from Cork Airport (ORK) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
Sydney is 11 hours ahead of Cork and is in the UTC+11 timezone.
Leave enough time to make your ORK to SYD flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cork Airport (ORK) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
RM2,014 is the best price for a one-way Cork Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. Return flights start from RM4,079. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ORK to SYD if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
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Handy information about Cork Airport (ORK)
70.51% of flights that leave from Cork Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Cork Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Cork. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
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Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
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Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central Sydney. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The quietest month for a flight from Cork Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is April, while April is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Sydney based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Sydney is January, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Cork Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ORK to SYD in July. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Sydney. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-west, its top attractions include Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
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