Which airports can I use when flying from Sydney to Cork?

Flights from Sydney to Cork usually depart from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and arrive at Cork (ORK).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Sydney to Cork?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Sydney to Cork: • Economy class • Premium Economy Class

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Sydney to Cork?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 39% on flights from Sydney to Cork. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $1,754 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $2,871, a difference of $1,117. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Do I need a passport to fly from Sydney to Cork?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

How are flight prices from Sydney to Cork looking right now?

One-way fares from Sydney to Cork are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,261, which is 53% below the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between Sydney and Cork?

Cork is 11 hours behind Sydney (Irish Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Which car hire options are available at Cork Airport (ORK)?

Cork Airport (ORK) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging $47 for economy cars. Top options include: • Budget • Sixt • Easirent • Thrifty • CARHIRE.ie

How much should I expect to pay for a Sydney to Cork flight?

Return flights from Sydney to Cork range from $1,817 to $2,612, with an average of $2,083 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,817 counts as a good deal.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Cork?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Cork. It's 16% cheaper than the average day, while Wednesday is the most expensive, with prices 37% higher.

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$1,786

Typical prices: $1,817-$2,612

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SYD - ORK • 2 stops

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$952

Typical prices: $1,279-$3,549

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Fri, 20 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov

16:50 - 11:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORK Cork

29h 20m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl London Heathrow

16:05 - 18:35ORK Cork-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

39h 30m2 stops London Heathrow Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,786Multiple Airlines

18 hours ago

Fri, 20 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov

20:05 - 18:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORK Cork

33h 05m3 stops Singapore Changi Vienna Intl Edinburgh Turnhouse

16:05 - 18:35ORK Cork-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

39h 30m2 stops London Heathrow Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,970Multiple Airlines

18 hours ago

Fri, 4 Dec - Sat, 12 Dec

07:55 - 15:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORK Cork

42h 15m3 stops Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Shanghai Pu Dong Manchester

08:30 - 06:30ORK Cork-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

35h 00m2 stops Barcelona-El Prat Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$2,441Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Fri, 20 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov

20:05 - 18:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORK Cork

33h 05m3 stops Singapore Changi Vienna Intl Edinburgh Turnhouse

11:15 - 07:00ORK Cork-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

32h 45m3 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Madrid Barajas Dubai Intl

$2,474Multiple Airlines

18 hours ago

Fri, 4 Dec - Sat, 12 Dec

07:55 - 15:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORK Cork

42h 15m3 stops Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Shanghai Pu Dong Manchester

08:30 - 07:10ORK Cork-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

35h 40m3 stops Barcelona-El Prat Doha Hamad Intl Kuala Lumpur Intl

$2,642Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Sun, 13 Dec - Tue, 29 Dec

22:10 - 23:25SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORK Cork

60h 15m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

17:30 - 20:05ORK Cork-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

39h 35m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Incheon Intl

$2,783Multiple Airlines

2 days ago

Fri, 11 Dec - Tue, 29 Dec

22:10 - 10:40SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORK Cork

47h 30m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

17:30 - 20:05ORK Cork-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

39h 35m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Incheon Intl

$2,876Multiple Airlines

2 days ago

Sat, 12 Dec - Tue, 29 Dec

21:30 - 14:45SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORK Cork

52h 15m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Paris Charles de Gaulle

17:30 - 20:05ORK Cork-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

39h 35m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Incheon Intl

$3,016Multiple Airlines

2 days ago

Sun, 13 Dec - Tue, 29 Dec

09:20 - 14:45SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORK Cork

40h 25m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Paris Charles de Gaulle

17:30 - 20:05ORK Cork-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

39h 35m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Incheon Intl

$3,113Multiple Airlines

2 days ago

Fri, 4 Dec - Sat, 12 Dec

06:00 - 23:25SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORK Cork

28h 25m2 stops Dubai Intl London Heathrow

16:05 - 07:00ORK Cork-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 55m2 stops London Heathrow Dubai Intl

$3,117Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Recent last minute flight deals from Sydney to Cork

Mon, 16 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

21:30 - 15:25SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORK Cork

28h 55m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl London Heathrow

07:40 - 06:30ORK Cork-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

35h 50m2 stops London Heathrow Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,718Multiple Airlines

1 day ago

Mon, 16 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov

21:30 - 15:25SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORK Cork

28h 55m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl London Heathrow

16:05 - 06:30ORK Cork-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

51h 25m2 stops London Heathrow Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,793Multiple Airlines

2 days ago

Mon, 16 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

21:30 - 21:00SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORK Cork

34h 30m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl London Heathrow

14:30 - 13:20ORK Cork-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

35h 50m3 stops London Gatwick Beijing Daxing Intl Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,873Multiple Airlines

1 day ago

Mon, 16 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov

21:30 - 21:00SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORK Cork

34h 30m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl London Heathrow

11:15 - 10:00ORK Cork-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

35h 45m3 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,960Multiple Airlines

2 days ago

Mon, 16 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov

09:50 - 12:35SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORK Cork

37h 45m3 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Doha Hamad Intl London Gatwick

11:15 - 10:00ORK Cork-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

35h 45m3 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle Shanghai Pu Dong

$2,006Multiple Airlines

2 days ago

Thu, 12 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

22:10 - 23:25SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORK Cork

36h 15m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl London Heathrow

17:30 - 06:50ORK Cork-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 20m2 stops London Heathrow Doha Hamad Intl

$2,198Qatar Airways

2 days ago

Thu, 12 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

22:10 - 23:25SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORK Cork

36h 15m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl London Heathrow

17:30 - 06:50ORK Cork-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 20m2 stops London Heathrow Doha Hamad Intl

$2,202Qatar Airways

3+ days ago

Thu, 12 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

22:10 - 23:25SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORK Cork

36h 15m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl London Heathrow

17:30 - 06:50ORK Cork-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 20m2 stops London Heathrow Doha Hamad Intl

$2,235Qatar Airways

3+ days ago

Mon, 16 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

06:35 - 10:40SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORK Cork

39h 05m3 stops Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Singapore Changi Amsterdam Schiphol

11:15 - 07:25ORK Cork-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

33h 10m3 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Kuala Lumpur Intl Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl

$2,341KLM

1 day ago

Mon, 16 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

13:30 - 11:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ORK Cork

32h 40m3 stops Melbourne Singapore Changi London Heathrow

17:30 - 09:20ORK Cork-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

28h 50m3 stops London Heathrow Singapore Changi Melbourne

$2,920Multiple Airlines

1 day ago

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Cork?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Cork. It's 16% cheaper than the average day, while Wednesday is the most expensive, with prices 37% higher.

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Sydney to Cork?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Sydney to Cork:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
Do I need a passport to fly from Sydney to Cork?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Sydney to Cork flight?
Return flights from Sydney to Cork range from $1,817 to $2,612, with an average of $2,083 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,817 counts as a good deal.
How are flight prices from Sydney to Cork looking right now?
One-way fares from Sydney to Cork are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,261, which is 53% below the typical average for this route.
Which car hire options are available at Cork Airport (ORK)?
Cork Airport (ORK) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging $47 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Sixt
• Easirent
• Thrifty
• CARHIRE.ie
Which airports can I use when flying from Sydney to Cork?
Flights from Sydney to Cork usually depart from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and arrive at Cork (ORK).
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Sydney to Cork?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 39% on flights from Sydney to Cork. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $1,754 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $2,871, a difference of $1,117.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
What is the time difference between Sydney and Cork?
Cork is 11 hours behind Sydney (Irish Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure and avoid flying on Wednesday. On this route, Monday flights average $1,754, about $1,117 less than Wednesday fares (39% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Sydney to Cork trip for February. Fares historically average $1,714 return in that month – typically $1,305 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Cork Airport.

• Cork International Hotel
• Cork Airport Hotel

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