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15 minfrom arrivals to road
30 minto Kinsale
1h 45mto Ring of Kerry
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Ground Floor, Cork Airport, Terminal Building, Ardra, Cork, T12 A48X, Ireland
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Cork Airport

Cork Airport is the gateway to Ireland's south. It is a compact, single-terminal airport, and the desk is right in the arrivals hall. You can be in your car and on the road within fifteen minutes of clearing customs.

Head south for Kinsale, the harbour town that put Irish food on the map. Drive west and within two hours you are on the Ring of Kerry or the Beara Peninsula. The N20 north reaches Limerick in under ninety minutes.

Cork Airport is the closest pickup point to the Wild Atlantic Way's southern stretch, and you skip the congestion of Cork city entirely.

Pick your travelling companion

Small

Small

Ford Fiesta or Similar
32
Compact

Compact

Opel Astra or Similar
52
Standard

Standard

Skoda Octavia or Similar
53
Small SUV

Small SUV

Kia Sportage or Similar
53
SUV

SUV

Skoda Kodiaq or Similar
55
9 Seater

9 Seater

Opel Vivaro or Similar
98
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Driving from Cork Airport

Where the road takes you from here

Cork Airport sits at the gateway to Ireland’s south. From here, drive north to Limerick on the N20 or east to Waterford on the N25. You can also follow the Wild Atlantic Way west toward Kinsale and Kerry.

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Questions cousins ask about Cork Airport

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Where is the car hire desk at Cork Airport?
The desk is in the arrivals hall at ground level. After you collect your bags and pass through customs, you will see the car rental desks ahead of you. No shuttle bus needed.
Can I drive from Cork Airport to the Ring of Kerry?
Yes. Take the N22 west toward Killarney, then join the N70 for the Ring of Kerry. The drive is about 1 hour 45 minutes to Killarney, where the Ring begins. It is one of the most popular day-one routes from Cork.
Is Cork Airport a good starting point for the Wild Atlantic Way?
It is one of the best. The Wild Atlantic Way's southern anchor at Kinsale is only 30 minutes from the airport. You can follow the route north along the entire west coast from here.
What size car do you recommend for driving around West Cork?
West Cork has narrow roads and tight village streets. A Compact or Standard car is ideal. If you are a group of four or more with luggage, a Standard gives you boot space without being too wide for the lanes.
Are there fuel stations near Cork Airport?
Yes. There are several stations on the N27 between the airport and Cork city, less than five minutes from the terminal. Diesel and petrol are both widely available.
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