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Here you can compare cheap flights from Manchester (MAN) to Cork (ORK) for one-way or return trips. The following offers were searched for and found on idealo during the last few days. Or start your own flight search to Cork. Prices and availability may change at any time.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Best option Manchester Cork	Outbound 25/08/25 direct FR0767 01h 14min	Return 30/08/25 direct RK0768 01h 15min	Ryanair		£44
Manchester Cork	Outbound 11/09/25 1 Stopover (ZRH) LX0381, LX8298 21h 20min	Return 15/09/25 1 Stopover (FRA) LH0985, LH0946 24h 15min	Swiss International Air Lines		£304
Manchester Cork	Outbound 25/08/25 direct FR0767 01h 14min	Return 30/08/25 direct RK0768 01h 15min	Ryanair		£45
Manchester Cork	Outbound 25/08/25 direct FR0767 01h 14min	Return 30/08/25 direct RK0768 01h 15min	Ryanair		£58
Manchester Cork	Outbound 25/08/25 direct FR0767 01h 14min	Return 30/08/25 direct RK0768 01h 15min	Ryanair	?	£59
Manchester Cork	Outbound 13/10/25 direct FR0767 01h 14min	Return 15/10/25 direct FR0768 01h 15min	Ryanair		£64
Manchester Cork	Outbound 09/10/25 direct FR0767 01h 15min	Return 14/10/25 direct FR1862 01h 15min	Ryanair		£68
Manchester Cork	Outbound 03/09/25 direct FR0767 01h 15min	Return 15/09/25 direct FR0768 01h 15min	Ryanair		£70
Manchester Cork	Outbound 13/10/25 1 Stopover (AMS) KL1036, KL1131 05h 00min	Return 15/10/25 1 Stopover (AMS) KL1126, KL1031 04h 20min	KLM		£230
Manchester Cork	Outbound 11/09/25 1 Stopover (ZRH) LX0381, LX8298 21h 20min	Return 15/09/25 1 Stopover (FRA) LH0985, LH0946 24h 15min	Swiss International Air Lines		£310

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Useful information about the flight from Manchester to Cork

A picturesque city

Cork, on Ireland's south east coast has its centre on an island in the River Lee. It is connected to the huge Cork Harbour and there are waterways and bridges . This compact university city can be easily explored on foot. There are sweeping views of the harbour and churches, cafes, pubs and restaurants to explore.

Visit the Shandon district and walk up to the Church of St. Anne. Built of sandstone and limestone in 1722 this is a colourful, red and white sanctuary. Climb up the tower's stone stairs for a spectacular view of the city. There is a charge of about 6 euros. There are bells along the way that can be rung to tell the city of your arrival. The Franciscan Well Brewery is a microbrewery and pub built on the site of a Franciscan monastery where lit is said that the well water was a miraculous curative.
Try a full Irish breakfast with bacon, sausage and blood pudding on wholesome grain bread. Visit ancient markets and shop for fresh and smoked meats, fish, cheeses and breads.

Cork's best travel seasons

Cork is one of the sunniest cities in Ireland. Winters are mild and because of the closeness to the sea, temperatures rarely reach 0°C. The weather is generally mild with frequent rain. The Cork Midsummer Festival is in mid-June when for one month the Arts are celebrated. The Cork Folk Festival takes place in October with top Irish musicians and sessions.
During the last week of October there is a Jazz Festival and the Film Festival is at the beginning of November.

Important Cork info

Cork city centre is on an island on the River Lee. Parking charges apply and cost 2EUR for one hour during the day. The cost of living is generally cheaper than in London. A basic meal pub or restaurant meal costs about 12EUR. A beer costs approximately 3EUR.

Enjoy local specialities such as drisheen, a kind of black pudding and regional sheep's cheeses.

On arrival in Cork

The city centre is small enough to walk around. Single tickets for local buses are available for around EUR2 and day travelcards cost about EUR5. Buy tickets on the bus. Buses also run to the suburbs. Taxis are easy to find throughout town, they are metered and have standard fares.

Important flight information

Flight information: Manchester - Cork

Outbound and return from	£43.38
Flight duration	min. 01:30 / max. 01:35
Return flight duration	min. 01:35
Distance	453 km
Flights per week	21
Departure airport	Airport Manchester (MAN)
Arrival airport	Airport Cork (ORK)
Destination country	Flights to Ireland

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