Terminal
The current building opened in August 2006, replacing a terminal that had served Cork for over 40 years. It covers 28,300 sq. metres, with 30 check-in desks and five baggage belts (three inbound, two outbound) — built for up to five million passengers a year, a ceiling the airport is now approaching after carrying 3.46 million in 2025.
Aer Lingus and Ryanair anchor the schedule, alongside Air France, KLM, Lufthansa and SWISS on their hub routes, plus seasonal carriers like SunExpress. All 30 check-in desks sit in the one hall — there is no second building to confuse with this one.
The 100ml liquids, gels and pastes rule still applies at Cork — the next-generation scanners that would lift it are being built into a new, bigger screening area as part of a €200m capital programme, due to finish in December 2026. Arrive at least 90 minutes before a scheduled flight, or 2 hours 30 minutes before a charter.
Cork built no rail link of its own: Kent Station in Cork city is reached by taxi from the rank in front of the terminal (about €20) or by the Bus Éireann stop at the same spot — Kent Station itself sits a 10-minute walk from the Parnell Place bus station.
Passengers with reduced mobility should give their airline, travel agent or tour operator 48 hours’ notice before flying; OCS runs the service on the ground. Designated arrival/departure points sit at the Short-Term car park (Level 1 lift lobby), Express Red car park, the PRM set-down area outside, and a PRM reception desk in the main hall — with reserved parking for Blue Disability Permit holders, the scheme Ireland actually uses.