Conveniently located at a distance of 8 km from the Cork City Center is Cork airport. It lies south of the N27 when coming from the East, West or North of Cork. It is also off the R600 if one comes from Kinsale route. Various bus companies serve the airport as well as other car hire services and taxis. Travelers therefore find it so much easier to get to and from the airport.
There are various car rental companies that serve Cork Airport. They include Hertz, Europcar, Avis, Dooley, Budget, and Enterprise. All these providers are available via a phone call and each has its website. A traveler is assured of getting quality services all round the clock.
Passengers can also use taxis. There is a taxi rank just outside the Terminal building. The cost to the city center normally ranges between € 10.00 and € 15.00. Those who arrive by taxi are set down on the forecourt just beside the Departures concourse and in front of the Terminal. The taxis are normally available from the forecourt outside the Arrivals concourse. Any passenger in a taxi is entitled to a distance of 30 km service, should get all the fares calculated using the taxi meter, be given a receipt printed by the Taximeter, and travel in a clean vehicle. As a passenger of the Taxi one should be fully aware of their rights and obligations.
The Irish rail is also another alternative for passengers. This is the country’s international airport operating trains to and fro the Cork’s Kent Railway station. The rail station is situated on the Lower Glanmire Road just a few minutes walk from the city bus at Parnell place. Bus Eireann also operates from the Parnell Place Bus Station to the airport covering a distance of 8 kilometers. Kent railway station makes it easier for travelers to connect to all major rail-linked towns and cities.
The airport is easily accessible by car. Cork City Center is just 8 kilometers away from the airport when coming from the North, West, and East of Cork. Car parking services are provided for both short and long term. This is only possible on site where 4300 a space is provided. Frequent users enjoy some special rates. The car parks operate 24 hours and Airport Police are a common sight. Irrespective of the car park one uses they are advised to keep their car park tickets and should make their payments at the automatic pay stations. Cork Airport has put in place all the necessary measures to ensure the safety of the owner’s vehicles even though it is a rule that every car parked is at owner’s risk.
