Flying from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to Cork Airport (ORK): what you need to know
The timezone in Cork is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Basel.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your BSL to ORK flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from EuroAirport Swiss to Cork Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between BSL and ORK include:
London Heathrow Airport
Stansted Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to Cork Airport (ORK)
ر.ق. 271 is the best price for a one-way EuroAirport Swiss to Cork Airport flight. Return flights start from ر.ق. 661. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from BSL to ORK. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from EuroAirport Swiss to Cork Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from BSL to ORK.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from EuroAirport Swiss to Cork Airport.
Handy information about EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
76.48% of flights taking off from EuroAirport Swiss arrive at their destination on time.
EuroAirport Swiss is around 6 kilometres from central Basel. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to BSL? If you're catching an early flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Cork Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Cork Airport (ORK)
Consider booking a hotel close to ORK if you have a late EuroAirport Swiss to Cork Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Cork Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Easirent, Budget or Carhire and discover more of Cork and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Cork Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Cork Airport (ORK) to central Cork
From Cork Airport, Cork is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cork Airport (ORK)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Cork Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Cork. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
When booking your flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Cork Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Cork, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC to 20ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 1ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from BSL to ORK around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Ireland
Cork is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Ireland you should also see. Around 225 kilometres north-east of Cork, a visit to Dublin will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College Library and Dublin Castle.
Around 209 kilometres north-east of Cork, Tallaght is another essential stop in Ireland. Start your sightseeing at Church of the Incarnation, Fettercairn, 3 stuffed bears and Johnson & Perrott Fleet.