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Cheap flights from Cork to Birmingham

People fly between Ireland and Britain on this route for work meetings, visiting family, or weekend breaks. You can catch a direct flight from Cork International airport straight into Birmingham without changing planes somewhere else. This connection exists year-round though schedules shift during quieter periods.

Cheapest monthNovember
Airlines6
Direct flightsdirect
Distance464 km
Direct flight time *1 h 01 min
Updated 31 Oct 2026

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Prices found on this route

Lowest fare found per airline in recent searches — click to search that date on kissandfly.com

AirlineFlightRatingDatePrice fromSearch
RyanairRyanairFRdirect★★★★★ 4.122 Nov 2026from $48Search 22 Nov 2026
LufthansaLufthansaLHwith a stop★★★★★ 4.414 May 2027from $267Search 14 May 2027
KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKLwith a stop★★★★★ 4.310 Nov 2026from $299Search 10 Nov 2026
Emerald AirlinesEmerald AirlinesEAwith a stop—2 May 2027from $342Search 2 May 2027
HOP!HOP!A5with a stop—8 Jan 2027from $622Search 8 Jan 2027
Aer LingusAer LingusEIwith a stop—13 Nov 2026from $722Search 13 Nov 2026

Source: fares found by Tickets Travel Network search engines, snapshot of 31 October 2026. Prices are converted to USD at an approximate rate; the exact price is shown on the booking site.

Flying back? Birmingham – Cork · from $69

Price by month

Lowest fare found for each month in recent searches. Cheapest month: November — from $48.

MonthPrice fromDate
October 2026from $8631 Oct 2026
November 2026from $4822 Nov 2026
December 2026from $6826 Dec 2026
January 2027from $17820 Jan 2027
February 2027from $1027 Feb 2027
March 2027from $7012 Mar 2027
April 2027from $749 Apr 2027
May 2027from $1152 May 2027
July 2027from $10916 Jul 2027
September 2027from $8919 Sept 2027

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Airports on this route

Distances are straight-line from the city centre

CityAirportTo centre
CorkCork International ORK6 km
BirminghamBirmingham BHX0 km

Route on the map

CorkBirmingham464 km
Cork – Birmingham: 464 km in a straight line; United Kingdom is highlighted. Land outlines: Natural Earth.

When to fly

Book several weeks ahead when looking at these fares rather than waiting until the last moment. November stands out as the calmer period on this route, which often means steadier pricing throughout that month. Spring months like March and April tend to bring steadier conditions too, while December through February can see busier periods around holidays in both countries.

Airlines and what to expect

Ryanair and Emerald Airlines operate as low-cost carriers offering basic transport between these cities. Aer Lingus, Lufthansa, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and HOP! provide full-service options that typically include checked baggage. Some airlines connect through hubs while others may fly direct depending on the season.

Arriving — Birmingham

Reaching Birmingham after evening arrivals means checking your transfer options before landing. The airport sits well outside the city centre with regular bus connections running throughout the day and night. Trains depart regularly from Birmingham Airport station heading toward the main railway terminus in the city centre, taking approximately twenty minutes on most services.

Before you go: United Kingdom

Currency
GBP (£)
Power sockets
Type G · 230 V
Language
English
Emergency number
112, 999
Calling code
+44
Internet domain
.uk
Population of Birmingham
1.1 M (2017)
Time zone
UTC+00 (Europe/London)

Country facts: Wikidata

Check before you book

  • Confirm whether you need to add baggage separately when booking low-cost carriers.
  • Verify which airport Cork International operates from if your departure is listed elsewhere.
  • Check connection times carefully when tickets are sold on separate airlines rather than one itinerary.
  • Ensure your travel documents meet entry requirements for the United Kingdom.
  • Consider that November tends to be less busy and may offer more reliable scheduling.

Frequently asked questions

Cork – Birmingham: when is it cheapest to fly?

The lowest price in recent searches was found for November 2026 — $48. Prices change daily; check the live price in the search.

Cork – Birmingham: which airlines fly this route?

Airlines with offers on this route: Ryanair, Lufthansa, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Emerald Airlines, HOP!, Aer Lingus.

Cork – Birmingham: are there direct flights?

Yes, direct flights were available in recent searches.

How long is the flight from Cork to Birmingham?

The distance is about 464 km, so a non-stop flight takes roughly 1 h 01 min. Direct flights were found in recent searches.

Which airports serve Cork – Birmingham?

Cork: Cork International (ORK). Birmingham: Birmingham (BHX).

What is the time difference between Cork and Birmingham?

Birmingham is in the same time zone as Cork.

Cork — more routes

ToAirlineFlightDatePrice from
LondonRyanairdirect12 Nov 2026from $18
BarcelonaRyanairdirect2 Nov 2026from $49
PragueAer Lingusdirect24 Dec 2026from $111
Palma de MallorcaRyanairdirect4 Apr 2027from $171
MilanKLM Royal Dutch Airlineswith a stop6 Dec 2026from $246
ParisKLM Royal Dutch Airlineswith a stop16 Nov 2026from $260
TenerifeKLM Royal Dutch Airlineswith a stop19 Nov 2026from $329

Birmingham — flights from other cities

FromAirlineFlightDatePrice from
WarsawRyanairdirect16 Nov 2026from $47
KrakowEasyjetdirect11 Jan 2027from $66

Nearby alternatives

Airports within reach of Cork / Birmingham that also have this destination — sometimes far cheaper

RouteDistanceFlightDatePrice from
Cork → Liverpool136 km from Birminghamdirect30 Nov 2026from $18
Cork → Manchester119 km from Birminghamdirect12 Nov 2026from $31
Shannon → Birmingham93 km from Corkdirect12 Feb 2027from $35
Cork → Bristol125 km from Birminghamdirect3 Jan 2027from $152
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