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Everything
you need to know about Cork Airport including: which terminals,
where to check in, what facilities are available, assistance for
the disabled, transportation, shuttles, car hire and airport rentals,
restaurants and bars, access to flight information, banking hours
and shopping options…
Guide to Cork International Airport (ORK)
The direct link to the beautiful and diverse
landscape of southern Ireland is Cork Airport. Located 10 minutes
outside of Cork city, the airport services both domestic, European
and transatlantic routes.
Terminals
and check-in
The airport has only one terminal, with check-in counters located
on the ground floor.
Airport
facilities
There are many good restaurants and cafes within the airport. Café
Kylemore is located on the first floor and is open from 05:00 to
20:30 and caters to all tastes. The Wild Geese Bar/Lounge is also
located on the first floor and is open from first arrival until
the last departure.
There is no post office at the airport,
but postage stamps can be purchased at the Skyshop located on the
ground floor of the terminal building. A post box is located beside
the information desk in the main terminal.
Shopping
and money
At Cork the banking facilities are open from 07:30 to 17:30. The
bureaux de change facility operates Monday to Friday from 06:45
to 20:00. Outside of these hours, there is a currency exchange machine
located on the ground floor. ATM machines are located on the ground
floor and will dispense both sterling and euro.
Disability
assistance
Disabled passengers are well provided for and a 'take to plane'
service is available when required.
Airport
information: +353 (2)1 4313131
Website: www.cork-airport.com
Cork International Airport
transportation
By taxi
There is a taxi rank located just outside the main terminal. The
cost is approximately €10 from the airport to the city centre
and takes about 15 minutes. A hackney service (private hire) also
operates from the airport and the rates are displayed at the desk.
By car
Cork Airport is easily reached by car. Follow the Main N71 Route,
5 miles from the city centre, and follow the signs on all major
routes. The cities Waterford, Tipperary and Kilkenny are within
easy reach via the new Lee Tunnel.
By rail
Iarnrod Eireann's regular inter-city train service to and from Cork
has a frequent bus connection from its railway station to Cork Airport.
Train services operate downtown from Kent station and serve destinations
all over Ireland.
By bus
A frequent bus service operates from the airport to the city centre.
A daily service is available to and from Cork city centre with regular
departures every 45 minutes. As for shuttle buses, most major hotels
will arrange pick-ups at the airport.
Parking
Short- and long-term parking is available within the airport, with
over 2,800 spaces available. Special rates are available for frequent
users of the car parking facilities. The car parks operate daily,
year-round. Car key holding facilities are available from the car
park services desk in the terminal building.
Airport
information: +353 (2) 1 4313131
Website: www.cork-airport.com
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