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ORK

Cork Airport

Cork, Ireland

Where to start
Uber / Free Now / Bus

Ireland's second airport. Uber and Free Now are available. Bus Éireann Route 226A connects to Cork city centre.

Ride Options

Uber

rideshare

Convenient to Cork city and surroundings

AvailabilityAvailable in Cork
Pickup NoteOutside arrivals, designated zone.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Free Now

rideshare

App-based taxi in Cork

AvailabilityAvailable
Pickup NoteSame outside pickup zone.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Bus Éireann 226A

transit

Budget travel to Cork city centre

AvailabilityRegular service during the day
Pickup NoteBus stop outside arrivals. ~15–20 min to Cork Parnell Place.
Convenience
Relative costLower cost
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Licensed Taxi

taxi

No-app alternative

AvailabilityAvailable 24/7
Pickup NoteTaxi rank outside arrivals.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
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SIXT Ride — Pre-booked Airport Transfer

Private Transfer

Fixed-rate pre-booked door-to-door transfer

AvailabilityAvailable at Cork — book via SIXT app or website
Pickup NoteDriver meets you in arrivals with a name sign. Fixed price, flight tracking, up to 60 min free waiting.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
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Pickup Guidance

Rideshare

Uber and Free Now pickup outside arrivals.

Taxi

Licensed taxis at the rank outside arrivals.

Shuttle

Hotel shuttles from outside the terminal.

Transit

Bus Éireann Route 226A to Cork city centre (Parnell Place) in approximately 15–20 minutes.

Travel Extras

Need a SIM?Need a lounge?Need a hotel?Need bag storage?

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Local Tips

  • Blarney Castle and the Blarney Stone are approximately 15 minutes by taxi.
  • Bus Éireann route 226 connects ORK to Cork city bus station every 30 min — weekday daytime fastest option.
  • FreeNow is the dominant taxi app in Ireland — UberX does not operate here, only taxis-via-FreeNow/Uber.
  • Cash fares are still common with Cork taxis — confirm card payment before getting in.
  • Irish taxis at ORK are metered; round-up tipping (~10%) is appreciated.