Which airports can I use when flying from Cork to Cape Town?

Flights from Cork to Cape Town usually depart from Cork (ORK) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).

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

Only Economy class is available on flights from Cork to Cape Town.

Which airports do connecting flights from Cork to Cape Town pass through?

One-stop flights from Cork to Cape Town most commonly connect through: • Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 56% of one-stop connections • London Heathrow (LHR) – 33% of one-stop connections • Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 10% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 56% on flights from Cork to Cape Town. Monday is the cheapest departure day at €823 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at €1,832, a difference of €1,008. 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 popular places can I visit in Cape Town?

Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are South African Astronomical Observatory, Camps Bay Beach, and Cape Town International Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Cork to Cape Town?

A direct flight from Cork to Cape Town takes 00m, covering 15,923 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from Cork to Cape Town?

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.

Have flight prices from Cork to Cape Town changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about €665 to €3,821. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Cork to Cape Town looking right now?

One-way fares from Cork to Cape Town are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €692, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Cork to Cape Town?

Flying via London Heathrow (LHR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 16h, compared to 17h 10m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 19h 29m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

What is the time difference between Cork and Cape Town?

Cape Town is 1 hour ahead of Cork (South Africa Time vs Irish Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Which car hire options are available at Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT)?

Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around €3 for economy cars. Top options include: • Sixt • Europcar • Woodford • GREEN MOTION • Hertz

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

Return flights from Cork to Cape Town range from €913 to €1,422, with an average of €1,129 over the past 12 months. Anything below €913 counts as a good deal.

How much is a return flight from Cork to Cape Town?

Return flights from Cork to Cape Town typically range from €913 to €1,422. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was €665 on KLM.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cork to Cape Town. It’s 28% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 62% higher.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Cork to Cape Town?

KLM (€665) offered the cheapest return ticket from Cork to Cape Town in the last 5 days.

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Cork to Cape Town?

Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) is the most popular stopover for the Cork to Cape Town route. 56% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via AMS.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Cork to Cape Town?

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of €740. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Cork to Cape Town, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

London Heathrow (LHR) had the shortest average connection time for Cork to Cape Town stopovers at 9h 22m over the past 3 months.

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Typical prices: €913-€1,422

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Mon 29/10Sat 3/11

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Thu 13/12

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May

Cheapest • 48% price drop

January

Most popular

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Frankfurt am Main (FRA)

Cheapest • Avg €740 (return)

London Heathrow (LHR)

Shortest trip • 16h (one-way)

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Recent return flight deals from Cork to Cape Town

Thu, 29 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov

11:15 - 05:45ORK Cork-CPT Cape Town Intl

16h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

00:30 - 23:25CPT Cape Town Intl-ORK Cork

24h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

€665KLM

Thu, 29 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov

05:40 - 05:45ORK Cork-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 05m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

00:30 - 10:40CPT Cape Town Intl-ORK Cork

36h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

€690KLM

Thu, 29 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov

05:40 - 05:45ORK Cork-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 05m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

08:30 - 10:40CPT Cape Town Intl-ORK Cork

28h 10m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol

€692KLM

Wed, 2 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec

05:40 - 22:40ORK Cork-CPT Cape Town Intl

15h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

08:30 - 10:40CPT Cape Town Intl-ORK Cork

28h 10m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol

€692KLM

Thu, 29 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov

05:40 - 05:45ORK Cork-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 05m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

00:30 - 10:40CPT Cape Town Intl-ORK Cork

36h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

€696KLM

Thu, 29 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov

05:40 - 05:45ORK Cork-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 05m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

00:30 - 10:40CPT Cape Town Intl-ORK Cork

36h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

€698KLM

Thu, 29 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov

05:40 - 22:40ORK Cork-CPT Cape Town Intl

15h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

19:50 - 16:40CPT Cape Town Intl-ORK Cork

22h 50m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Amsterdam Schiphol

€699Multiple Airlines

Sun, 29 Nov - Sun, 6 Dec

11:15 - 06:25ORK Cork-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 10m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

08:30 - 10:40CPT Cape Town Intl-ORK Cork

28h 10m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol

€718KLM

Mon, 9 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

17:30 - 06:25ORK Cork-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 55m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

08:30 - 10:40CPT Cape Town Intl-ORK Cork

28h 10m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol

€719KLM

Sat, 16 Jan - Sat, 6 Feb

11:15 - 06:25ORK Cork-CPT Cape Town Intl

41h 10m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

08:30 - 14:45CPT Cape Town Intl-ORK Cork

32h 15m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

€744Multiple Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Cork to Cape Town

Thu, 22 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct

06:15 - 21:25ORK Cork-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

00:30 - 23:25CPT Cape Town Intl-ORK Cork

24h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

€663KLM

Thu, 22 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

06:15 - 21:25ORK Cork-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

08:30 - 10:40CPT Cape Town Intl-ORK Cork

28h 10m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol

€690KLM

Thu, 22 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

15:25 - 21:25ORK Cork-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 00m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol

08:30 - 10:40CPT Cape Town Intl-ORK Cork

28h 10m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol

€781KLM

Thu, 22 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

08:20 - 22:10ORK Cork-CPT Cape Town Intl

36h 50m2 stops Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan London Gatwick

11:30 - 12:35CPT Cape Town Intl-ORK Cork

27h 05m1 stop London Gatwick

€951Multiple Airlines

Thu, 22 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

19:05 - 22:10ORK Cork-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 05m1 stop London Gatwick

11:30 - 12:35CPT Cape Town Intl-ORK Cork

27h 05m1 stop London Gatwick

€959Multiple Airlines

Thu, 22 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

08:20 - 22:10ORK Cork-CPT Cape Town Intl

36h 50m2 stops Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan London Gatwick

17:15 - 22:40CPT Cape Town Intl-ORK Cork

31h 25m2 stops Istanbul Birmingham

€1,080Multiple Airlines

Thu, 22 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

05:45 - 14:10ORK Cork-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 25m3 stops Faro Madrid Barajas Addis Ababa Bole

17:15 - 22:40CPT Cape Town Intl-ORK Cork

31h 25m2 stops Istanbul Birmingham

€1,157Multiple Airlines

Thu, 22 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

08:20 - 14:10ORK Cork-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 50m3 stops Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan Madrid Barajas Addis Ababa Bole

17:15 - 19:35CPT Cape Town Intl-ORK Cork

28h 20m3 stops Istanbul Vienna Intl Manchester

€1,194Multiple Airlines

Thu, 22 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

07:10 - 11:50ORK Cork-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 40m2 stops London Heathrow Istanbul

14:25 - 21:00CPT Cape Town Intl-ORK Cork

32h 35m3 stops Victoria Falls Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl London Heathrow

€1,310Multiple Airlines

Thu, 22 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

06:15 - 14:10ORK Cork-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 55m3 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Zurich Addis Ababa Bole

14:25 - 21:00CPT Cape Town Intl-ORK Cork

32h 35m3 stops Victoria Falls Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl London Heathrow

€1,502Multiple Airlines

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Price, demand, and travel trends for Cork to Cape Town flights

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How much is a return flight from Cork to Cape Town? This analysis is based on the cheapest return price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Cork to Cape Town departing in October.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cork to Cape Town?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cork to Cape Town. It’s 28% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 62% higher.

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Cork to Cape Town?
Only Economy class is available on flights from Cork to Cape Town.
How long is a flight from Cork to Cape Town?
A direct flight from Cork to Cape Town takes 00m, covering 15,923 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Cork to Cape Town?
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 Cork to Cape Town flight?
Return flights from Cork to Cape Town range from €913 to €1,422, with an average of €1,129 over the past 12 months. Anything below €913 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Cork to Cape Town changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about €665 to €3,821. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Cork to Cape Town looking right now?
One-way fares from Cork to Cape Town are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €692, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.
Which car hire options are available at Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT)?
Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around €3 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Sixt
• Europcar
• Woodford
• GREEN MOTION
• Hertz
Which airports can I use when flying from Cork to Cape Town?
Flights from Cork to Cape Town usually depart from Cork (ORK) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).
Which airports do connecting flights from Cork to Cape Town pass through?
One-stop flights from Cork to Cape Town most commonly connect through:

• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 56% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 10% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Cork to Cape Town?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 56% on flights from Cork to Cape Town. Monday is the cheapest departure day at €823 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at €1,832, a difference of €1,008.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Cork to Cape Town?
Flying via London Heathrow (LHR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 16h, compared to 17h 10m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 19h 29m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).
What is the time difference between Cork and Cape Town?
Cape Town is 1 hour ahead of Cork (South Africa Time vs Irish Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Cape Town?
Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are South African Astronomical Observatory, Camps Bay Beach, and Cape Town International Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Monday flights average €823, about €1,008 less than Saturday fares (55% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Cork to Cape Town trip for May. Fares historically average €592 return in that month – typically €5,304 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 Cape Town Intl Airport.

• Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport

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