TRAVEL
Ireland’s second city is first in every important respect, at least according to the locals, who cheerfully refer to it as the ‘real capital of Ireland’. The compact city centre is surrounded by interesting waterways and is chock full of great restaurants fed by arguably the best foodie scene in the country.
The River Lee flows around the centre, an island packed with grand Georgian parades, 17th-century alleys and modern masterpieces such as Cork Opera House. North and south of Patrick St lie the city’s most entertaining quarters: webs of narrow streets crammed with pubs, cafes, restaurants, and shops.
Cork’s dynamism is reflected in contemporary buildings, bars, and arts centres. The best of the city is still happily traditional, though – snug pubs with live-music sessions most of the week, excellent local produce and a genuinely proud welcome from the locals.
Whether you’re traveling from New York or New Ross, Cork is serviced by planes, trains and busses which will drop you right to the Guinness Cork Jazz action.
For more information on attractions and activities in Cork, visit Pure Cork
Your International Gateway to the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival
If you’re travelling from overseas, Cork Airport is the international gateway to the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival. Located just 8km (5 miles) outside Cork city, Cork Airport provides easy, convenient access to the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival with regular flights from the UK and Continental Europe. The journey time from Cork Airport to the city centre is 15 minutes by taxi or 20 minutes by bus.
From the four corners of the world to Cork, via London
Heathrow or Amsterdam Did you know that you can practically fly from any corner of the world to Cork Airport? With frequent connections from London-Heathrow and Amsterdam Schiphol to Cork Airport, your journey to the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival is but one stop away! Fly via London-Heathrow with British Airways and Aer Lingus. Book now on ba.com. Fly via Amsterdam Schiphol with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. Book now on klm.com.
Airport | Airline | Frequency | Website |
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London-Heathrow
| Aer Lingus
| Daily | aerlingus.com
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London-Stansted
| Ryanair | Daily | ryanair.com |
London-Gatwick
| Ryanair | Daily | ryanair.com |
Manchester
| Ryanair | Daily | ryanair.com |
Edinburgh | Ryanair | Daily | ryanair.com |
Birmingham | Ryanair | Daily | ryanair.com |
Liverpool | Ryanair | Five-times weekly | ryanair.com |
Amsterdam | Aer Lingus
| Daily | aerlingus.com
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Amsterdam | KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
| Daily | klm.com
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ACCOMODATION
From B&Bs to luxury hotels, Cork is teeming with beautiful accommodation options in the heart of the city centre. See below to browse Cork’s finest accommodation.