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Flights from Cork to Istanbul

There are no direct flights from Cork to Istanbul. The fastest way is one stop via Amsterdam or Paris, about 5h 28m door to door (63 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 5h 28m
ORKISTAMS

Cork to Istanbul at a glance

Fastest journey5h 28mVia Amsterdam, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Amsterdam or Paris

Best ways to fly from Cork to Istanbul

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

1
ORK Amsterdam (AMS) IST
Leg 1: KLM, KLM Cityhopper · Leg 2: KLM, Turkish Airlines
Thu17:30 ORK19:56 AMS1h 04m connection21:00 AMS00:58 ISTKLM
24 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 28m
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2
ORK Paris (CDG) IST
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: Air France, Turkish Airlines, Air Algérie
Mon15:30 ORK17:54 CDG2h 06m connection20:00 CDG23:55 ISTAir France + Turkish Airlines
10 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 25m
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3
ORK London (LHR) IST
Leg 1: Aer Lingus · Leg 2: British Airways, Turkish Airlines
Mon07:15 ORK08:22 LHR3h 08m connection11:30 LHR16:51 ISTAer Lingus + Turkish Airlines
20 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 7h 36m
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4
ORK Manchester (MAN) IST
Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Sun09:00 ORK09:56 MAN3h 34m connection13:30 MAN19:07 ISTRyanair + Turkish Airlines
7 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 8h 07m
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ORK Frankfurt (FRA) IST
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines
Fri17:45 ORK20:31 FRA10h 29m connection07:00 FRA10:34 ISTLufthansa + Turkish Airlines
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 14h 49m
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ORK Geneva (GVA) IST
Leg 1: SWISS · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Same alliance ~6h 25m
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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
3,072 km1,908 miles
Journey time
5h 28mon current schedules
Time difference
+3hIstanbul vs Cork
Currency in Istanbul
TRY
Airports
ORK → IST, SAW

Flights from Cork to Istanbul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cork to Istanbul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Amsterdam, Paris and London. 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 Istanbul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 28m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,072 km.
Where do you change planes between Cork and Istanbul?
The best connecting points are Amsterdam (AMS), Paris (CDG), London (LHR) and Manchester (MAN). KLM flies both legs via Amsterdam, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cork and Istanbul?
Cork: Cork International Airport (ORK). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Cork and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 3 hours ahead of Cork.

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