Cork Airport's single terminal keeps facilities close together: free WiFi throughout, the pay-at-door Kinsale Lounge from €45, a multi-faith prayer room by the short-term car park, and special assistance booked at least 48 hours ahead. There is no left luggage and no currency exchange, so plan around both. Checked August 2026.
Airport lounges
Cork Airport has one lounge: the Kinsale Lounge, open daily from 05:00 to 20:00. It costs €45 for adults and €20 for children, paid at the door, since there is no pre-book facility. The price includes comfortable seating, complimentary food and drink (tea, coffee, wine, beer, soft drinks and hot meals), free WiFi, charging points, a quiet workspace, newspapers and magazines, and flight-information assistance. For a longer look at whether it is worth the price, see the lounge review on the blog.
WiFi, charging and workspaces
Free wireless broadband is available throughout the terminal, with no stated time limit, so you do not need the lounge just to get online. Charging stations are provided in the terminal, and the Kinsale Lounge adds a quieter workspace with its own charging points if you need somewhere calmer to work before a flight.
Food, drink and shopping
Outside the lounge, the single terminal has shops and cafés or restaurants for food and drink, along with an information desk and printing services. The airport's own facilities summary does not list specific outlets or opening hours, so confirm on the day if you are after something in particular.
Left luggage and lockers
There is no left-luggage facility or lockers at Cork Airport. If you need to store bags before or after a flight, arrange this in the city or confirm with your hotel, since the airport itself has no service for it.
Special assistance and accessibility
Special assistance for reduced mobility (PRM) is best booked at least 48 hours before you travel, either through your airline or travel agent, the PRM Assist app, or directly with OCS Ireland, the airport's assistance provider, by email (hostprm1.ork@ocsireland.com) or phone (+353 21 432 9745). Cork was the first Irish airport to adopt the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower scheme, and lanyards, pin badges and wristbands are free to collect from the Customer Assistance Desk in the terminal. Recognised assistance dogs must be allowed in the cabin by EU airlines, but confirm any terminal-specific relief area with the airport or OCS before you travel. A dedicated Changing Places toilet is not confirmed for Cork, though standard accessible toilets and baby-changing facilities are provided; confirm on the airport's website if you need the fuller Changing Places specification.
Travelling with children and families
The terminal has a children's play area, baby-changing facilities and accessible toilets. Because Cork is a single compact terminal, the walk from check-in to the gate, or from arrivals to the taxi rank or bus stop, is short, which helps with young children or a lot of luggage. See taxis and public transport for onward options.
Prayer and multi-faith rooms, quiet spaces
A multi-faith prayer room, described by the airport as a quiet sanctuary space for all faiths, is located behind the Car Parks Office on the ground floor of the short-term multi-storey car park. See the parking page for where that car park is.
Smoking and vaping
Smoking and vaping are not allowed inside the terminal. Designated outdoor areas are provided, though their exact locations are not listed on the airport's own facilities page, so confirm on the day if you need one specifically.
Security fast-track and how early to arrive
Cork Airport operates 24 hours a day, 364 days a year, closing only on Christmas Day, and its security area opens at 04:00. Allow at least 90 minutes before a domestic, UK or European flight and around 2 hours for a non-EU or international departure, adding roughly 30 minutes more at peak times or if you are checking bags. Security at Cork has a strong reputation for speed: reporting suggests around 97% of passengers clear it in 10 minutes or less. A fast-track security option has been reported at roughly €5.99 to €7.99 per person through booking partners, though you should confirm the current official price before relying on it. The 100ml liquids limit still applies as of August 2026. A €200m redevelopment is under way, including a new mezzanine level over the Arrivals concourse that will house a larger security area with C3 EDS scanners, expected to let liquids and electronics stay in the bag once it opens; the airport is targeting around December 2026 for this, though the exact date is not yet confirmed.
Frequently asked questions
How many terminals does Cork Airport have? One. Everything from check-in to boarding is under a single roof, so there are no inter-terminal transfers.
Does Cork Airport have a lounge? Yes, the Kinsale Lounge, open daily from 05:00 to 20:00. It costs €45 for adults and €20 for children, paid at the door, since there is no pre-booking.
Is there currency exchange at Cork Airport? No. Foreign-exchange facilities are not currently available at the airport, and the ATMs on site dispense euro notes only.
Is there left luggage at Cork Airport? No. There is no lockers or left-luggage service, so plan around carrying your bags for the day.
Is the WiFi free at Cork Airport? Yes. Free wireless broadband covers the whole terminal, with no stated time limit.
How do I book special assistance at Cork Airport? Through your airline or travel agent, the PRM Assist app, or directly with OCS Ireland by email or phone, ideally at least 48 hours before you travel.
Where is the prayer room at Cork Airport? Behind the Car Parks Office on the ground floor of the short-term multi-storey car park, described by the airport as a quiet sanctuary space for all faiths.
Can I keep liquids over 100ml in my bag at Cork? Not yet. The 100ml limit still applied as of August 2026, and will only change once the new C3 scanning area opens, targeted around December 2026 but not yet confirmed.
How we verified this
The facilities and prices on this page were checked in August 2026 against Cork Airport's own website, including its facilities, security and special-assistance pages. Opening hours, prices and exact locations can change, so confirm specifics, particularly the fast-track security price and the go-live date for the new liquids rule, before you travel. Sources: corkairport.com facilities, security and special-assistance pages.
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Last verified August 2026 by the Cork Airport Guide editorial team. Prices and timetables change, so confirm the specifics on the official Cork Airport website before you travel.