Cork to Edinburgh (ORK–EDI) — 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–EDI is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair and Ryanair UK lead the route. The flight covers 352 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 7 | 73H | 1h20 | – | – | – |
| RK Ryanair UK | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Edinburgh from Cork
| Metric | ORK→EDI | SNN→EDI | NOC→EDI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORK | – | 62 mi | 144 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | 5 | 3 |
| Flight time | 1h 20m | 1h 15m | 1h 5m |
Travel Essentials
ORK: IST · EDI: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Cork, it's 6:00 PM in Edinburgh.
Irish citizens have an unrestricted right to enter, live, and work in the United Kingdom under the Common Travel Area (CTA) agreement, which predates and is independent of both EU membership and Brexit. No visa, no fee, no time limit. You can enter with an Irish passport or even without one, though carrying photo ID speeds things up. There is no immigration control on direct flights between Ireland and the UK for Irish and British citizens.
The CTA grants Irish citizens the right to work, study, access healthcare (NHS), vote, and claim benefits in the UK on the same terms as British citizens. No registration or permit is needed. You are not classified as a foreign national. To access services, get a National Insurance number at the local Jobcentre Plus. Opening a bank account requires proof of UK address and photo ID.
Direct flights from Dublin to London run about 1 hour 15 minutes, with over 20 daily departures across Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and City airports. Dublin to Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, and Glasgow also have frequent daily service. The UK uses the British pound (GBP), trading at roughly 0.86 GBP per EUR 1. No vaccination requirements. Driving is on the left, same as Ireland.
ORK–EDI Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ORK to EDI
Cork International Airport (ORK) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair and Ryanair UK. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
ORK to EDI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORK to EDI is about 1 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 352 miles (566 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Amsterdam, London Heathrow and London Gatwick. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shannon (SNN), Charlestown (NOC) and Dublin (DUB).