Cork to Bilbao (ORK–BIO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ORK–BIO had nonstop service from Aer Lingus, last on the schedule in September 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 644 miles in 1h 55m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EI Aer Lingus | 3 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Bilbao from Cork
| Metric | ORK→BIO | DUB→BIO |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORK | – | 144 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | 7 |
| Flight time | 1h 55m | 2h 5m |
Travel Essentials
ORK: IST · BIO: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Cork, it's 7:00 PM in Bilbao.
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Direct flights from Dublin to Barcelona, Madrid, Malaga, and Alicante run 2 hours 20 minutes to 2 hours 50 minutes on Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and Iberia. Seasonal routes cover Palma, Faro-adjacent Seville, and the Canary Islands. Spain uses the euro. No vaccination requirements. Spain is the most popular destination for Irish emigrants and retirees in the EU, so English-speaking communities and services exist in most coastal cities. Irish driving licenses are valid for the first 6 months of residence; after that, exchange through the DGT is required.
ORK–BIO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ORK to BIO
Cork International Airport (ORK) and Bilbao Airport (BIO) had nonstop service from Aer Lingus, last on the schedule in September 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
ORK to BIO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORK to BIO is about 1 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 644 miles (1,037 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Amsterdam, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat and Zürich. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dublin (DUB).