Birmingham to Cork Flights

Leave Birmingham behind

Birmingham Airport is one of the biggest in the UK. It is easy to access and close to the bustling city centre, which can provide lots to see and do. The great value flights Birmingham Airport offers to are available to travellers from all parts of the country, as the airport is located close to a hub of the motorway network.

Car parking is plentiful for flights from Birmingham, with three large long stay areas and a drop off zone. Make sure you book online to save money. Advance bookings start at £3.99 per day. If you would rather not worry about parking, it may work out cheaper to get the train to Birmingham International and hop on the brilliant Air Rail Link. This free train service whisks passengers directly to the airport from the platform. The airport is also well served by long distance coaches from a variety of cities.

The modern terminal has everything the business traveller needs, with Wi-Fi hotspots and facilities such as photocopying and meeting rooms available. If you are feeling peckish, you can sit down for a bite to eat at one of several restaurants including Frankie & Benny's and The Meriden. Picking up some last minute shopping before boarding will also save you some money, thanks to the duty free shopping facilities that are available. The number of flights from Birmingham to Cork is increasing all the time, and you can find the best deals on flights, accommodation and vehicle hire at ebookers.com.

Visiting Cork Airport

Situated on the banks of the River Lee in southern Ireland, Cork is the third-largest city in the country. Due to its heritage as the "rebel city," many landmarks and attractions in Cork offer visitors insight into Ireland's historical past. When traveling to Cork, you'll land at Cork Airport, which is located five miles south of the city centre. It is served by many domestic and international airlines, and you can find low-cost airfare on one of these by using ebookers.

Transportation from Cork Airport

If you booked a rental car with ebookers, you can pick it up at the counter in the arrivals concourse. Bus Eireann offers a direct route to the bus station on Parnell Street in Cork. If you'd prefer a private ride, you'll find the taxi stand just outside the main terminal of Cork Airport.

Weather in Cork

The weather in Cork is mild, but unpredictable. Though temperatures rarely drop below freezing and rarely rise above 25°C, rain is frequent, and the city is often foggy. On average, summer temperatures range between lows of 11°C and highs of 17°C. Winter temperatures average lows of 3°C and highs of 10°C. You should keep the heavy precipitation in mind when packing for your trip to Cork.

Things to Do in Cork

The city of Cork offers visitors a charming blend of the old and the new. You can visit Cork Vision Centre, which features a scale model of the city and often hosts art exhibits. Explore the city's historical past with a stop at Elizabeth Fort, St. Finnbar's Cathedral, and Shandon Church. If you'd like more insight into the city, you can take a guided tour with Cork Historic Walking Tours. Several festivals throughout the year draw crowds from all over the world, including the Midsummer Festival between June and July, the Jazz Festival in October, and the Film Festival in November. Every weekend, you can visit the Elizabeth Fort Market Festival on Barrack Street. This weekly event celebrates the city of Cork and offers a wide variety of traditional foods and crafts for visitors to enjoy.