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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London Gatwick Airport to Cork:

• Earliest: departs at 09:40 and lands at 11:07
• Latest: departs at 21:00 and lands at 22:27.

The flight takes about 1h 27m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cork.

A direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cork takes 1h 27m, covering 933 km.

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.

Return flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cork range from €67 to €140, with an average of €95 over the past 12 months. Anything below €67 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 97% above the route average of €95. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

Ryanair is the only airline operating London Gatwick Airport to Cork flights. 93% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €24–€87 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Ryanair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

One-way fares from London Gatwick Airport to Cork are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €31, which is 43% below the typical average for this route.

Cork Airport (ORK) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around €4 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• Sixt
• Easirent
• Thrifty
• Europcar

Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cork usually depart from London Gatwick (LGW) and arrive at Cork (ORK).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London Gatwick Airport to Cork route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 41 minutes.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 48% on the London Gatwick Airport to Cork route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at €77 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at €147, a difference of €70. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Ryanair operates flights between London Gatwick Airport and Cork.

Among airlines operating London Gatwick Airport to Cork flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

British Airways only operates flights between these cities in conjunction with other airlines. One of the most popular choices is a flight from Gatwick to Amsterdam Schiphol and then a transfer to a KLM aircraft to Cork Airport (ORK). There are also flights in conjunction with Aer Lingus that have a single stopover at Malaga Airport (AGP) en route.

Pegasus is a low-budget airline that offers some of the cheapest flights between these cities, both direct and with stopovers. Most Pegasus Economy tickets only include one cabin bag that weighs 8 kg or less. If you want extra luggage, you can purchase it during the booking process in increments of 23 kg. The cost during booking is much cheaper than in-person additions.

The majority of the stopover flights between these cities are self-transfer, but Lufthansa is one of the cheaper major airlines that offer single-stopover flights with the transfer included. These flights stop at Frankfurt am Main (FRA) en route and have varying travel times depending on the length of the stopover.

An easy way to reduce your carbon footprint on these trips is to travel light and choose a direct flight with Ryanair. Direct flights with Ryanair don't have a luggage allowance unless purchased online, and they offer a roughly 72% reduction in CO2 emissions.