Cork
Cork Guide
Cork is on the banks of the River Lee and is the 2nd largest city in Ireland. Originally, it was a crowded walled city and is now a cosmopolitan and vibrant city, only second to Dublin in popularity. By day you can take a guided walking tour of the city and see Elizabeth Fort and St Finbars Cathedral. By night, pub crawl tours are popular, especially on Barrack Street. Cork is also known for its markets and fine restaurants. Out and about with your car hire Cork, kiss the Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle and visit the old colourful port of Cobh. Kinsale is a pretty seaside town, well worth a visit for its restaurants and festivals.
Cork Airport Directions
The airport is 8 km from the city via the N27 and just a 15 minute drive.
Cork Airport Parking
There is short and long term parking at the airport and 4600 spaces. The car parks are open 24 hours and patrolled by airport security.
Cork Airport Flight Information
Most flights from Cork Airport are within Ireland and the UK but there are some European flights, year round. There are also many seasonal flights to destinations all over Europe, mostly operated by budget and charter airlines.
Hotels Near Cork Airport
The airport has 2 hotels nearby. The Cork International Airport Hotel is located in the airport business park and the Radisson Blu Cork Airport is opposite the terminal building. Both hotels have a shuttle bus service to the airport if you do not have car hire Cork Airport.
Cork Time Zone
Cork is in the Western Europe Time Zone and on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+0).