Flying from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Cork Airport (ORK): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Cork Airport.
Cork is one hour behind Munich and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
To ensure you catch your MUC to ORK flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time like April? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Cork (and then seeing more of Ireland!) is easy with Aer Lingus. This popular carrier has direct flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Cork Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Aer Lingus.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Cork Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between MUC and ORK include:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Cork Airport (ORK)
At the moment, ر.ق. 384 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Cork Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ر.ق. 670. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from MUC to ORK, book your journey ten months ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Cork Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Picking up cheap flights from MUC to ORK is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when there's a better deal.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Cork Airport.
Handy information about Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Franz Josef Strauss Airport, 71.34% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Franz Josef Strauss Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Munich. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Cork Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to MUC:
Arriving at Cork Airport (ORK)
Reserve a hotel close to ORK if you're catching a late Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Cork Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Cork Airport rental car and discover Cork and beyond with your own wheels. Easirent, Budget and Carhire are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Cork Airport about three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Cork Airport (ORK) to central Cork
From Cork Airport, Cork is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling by public transport takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cork Airport (ORK)
The quietest month for a flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Cork Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Cork based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Cork Airport for July if you'd like to visit Cork during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC and 20ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 1ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MUC to ORK sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Ireland
Cork is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Ireland you should also see. About 225 kilometres north-east of Cork, a trip to Dublin will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College Library and Dublin Castle.
Around 209 kilometres north-east of Cork, Tallaght is another favourite stop in Ireland. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Church of the Incarnation, Fettercairn, 3 stuffed bears and Johnson & Perrott Fleet.