Travelling from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Cork Airport (ORK): what you need to know
Cork is one hour behind Madrid and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your MAD to ORK flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Cork Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MAD and ORK:
London Heathrow Airport
London Gatwick Airport
Stansted Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Cork Airport (ORK)
At the moment, P3,877 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Cork Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is P8,457. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from MAD to ORK, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Cork Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across each month and score a great deal.
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Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Cork Airport.
Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
78.23% of flights that depart Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport from central Madrid, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near MAD? If you've booked an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Cork Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Cork Airport (ORK)
If you're landing on a late Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Cork Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near ORK:
Pick up a Cork Airport rental car and explore Cork and beyond with your own set of wheels. Easirent, Budget and Carhire are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Cork Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Cork Airport (ORK) to central Cork
Cork Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Cork. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
It'll take around 25 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Cork Airport (ORK)
The quietest month for a flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Cork Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Cork based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Cork is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Book your flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Cork Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from MAD to ORK in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of Ireland
Cork is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Ireland waiting to be discovered. About 225 kilometres north-east of Cork, a trip to Dublin will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College Library and Dublin Castle.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Ireland, consider Tallaght, roughly 209 kilometres north-east of Cork. Church of the Incarnation, Fettercairn, 3 stuffed bears and Johnson & Perrott Fleet are key highlights.