Cork to Edinburgh (ORK–EDI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ORK–EDI is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair and Royal Khmer Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 352 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 10 | 7M8 | 1h20 | – | – | – |
| RK Royal Khmer Airlines | 1 | 73H | 1h20 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Edinburgh from Cork
| Metric | ORK→EDI | SNN→EDI | DUB→EDI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORK | – | 62 mi | 144 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 11 | 5 | 92 |
| Flight time | 1h 20m | 1h 20m | 1h 5m |
Travel Essentials
ORK: GMT · EDI: GMT
When it's 6:00 PM in Cork, it's 6:00 PM in Edinburgh.
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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 Royal Khmer Airlines. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
ORK to EDI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORK to EDI ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 352 miles (566 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via LYS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shannon (SNN) and Dublin (DUB).