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Flights from Cork to Belfast

There are no direct flights from Cork to Belfast. The fastest way is one stop via Manchester or Birmingham, about 3h 49m door to door (29 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 3h 49m
ORKBFSMAN

Cork to Belfast at a glance

Fastest journey3h 49mVia Manchester, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Manchester or Birmingham

Best ways to fly from Cork to Belfast

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
ORK Manchester (MAN) BFS
Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: easyJet, Ryanair
Thu17:30 ORK18:26 MAN2h 04m connection20:30 MAN21:19 BFSRyanair + easyJet
12 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 49m
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ORK Birmingham (BHX) BFS
Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: easyJet
Mon07:30 ORK08:26 BHX2h 34m connection11:00 BHX11:54 BFSRyanair + easyJet
4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 4h 24m
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ORK Liverpool (LPL) BFS
Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: easyJet
Mon16:45 ORK17:35 LPL2h 55m connection20:30 LPL21:12 BFSRyanair + easyJet
7 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 4h 27m
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ORK Edinburgh (EDI) BFS
Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: easyJet, Ryanair
Thu10:00 ORK11:02 EDI2h 58m connection14:00 EDI14:40 BFSRyanair + easyJet
6 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 40m
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ORK London (LTN) BFS
Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: easyJet
Self-transfer likely ~4h 48m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
345 km214 miles
Journey time
3h 49mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneBelfast vs Cork
Currency in Belfast
GBP
Airports
ORK → BFS, BHD

Flights from Cork to Belfast: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cork to Belfast?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Manchester, Birmingham and Liverpool. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Cork to Belfast?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 49m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 345 km.
Where do you change planes between Cork and Belfast?
The best connecting points are Manchester (MAN), Birmingham (BHX), Liverpool (LPL) and Edinburgh (EDI). Ryanair flies both legs via Manchester, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cork and Belfast?
Cork: Cork International Airport (ORK). Belfast: Belfast International Airport (BFS) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD).

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