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There are 5 ways to get from Cork to Athens by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Cork Airport to Athens International Airport

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    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane ORK - ATH
    9h 34m
    €129–283

  2. Bus to Kerry Airport, fly to Athens International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Kerry Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane KIR - ATH
    10h 50m
    €66–172

  3. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Athens International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Shannon Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane SNN - ATH
    13h 24m
    €148–414

  4. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Athens International Airport

    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane DUB - ATH
    10h 39m
    €108–271

  5. Fly Cork Airport to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane plane ORK - SKG
    2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain train
    21h 6m
    €117–326

Cork Airport (ORK) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration8h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket€92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,992 km
  • Duration: 9h 34m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Athens, Greece?

Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and three other airlines fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 4 times a week.

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