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cork airport at night.

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  • 23-08-2011 10:55am
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    gustafo
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    Is cork airport open during the night? i'm looking at booking a flight but it leaves cork at 6am, i live 40 miles from the city so was thinking of going up there around 10 or 11 the night before and just panning off somewhere until the flight the next morning,

    A taxi would cost a fortune and don't think any of the family would be willing to get up that hour of the morning to give me a lift,

    So just asking if any of ye have ever stayed there overnight and was there any hassles doing this.

    Cheers.


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    gimmick
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    I think it is, but do not think anything is open. There is a flight to Poland at some silly time like 2.30am, and then the early flights start from about 6. Doubt it closes for these 2/3 hours.


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    Sephiroth_dude
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 80,413 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sephiroth_dude


    gustafo wrote: »
    Is cork airport open during the night? i'm looking at booking a flight but it leaves cork at 6am, i live 40 miles from the city so was thinking of going up there around 10 or 11 the night before and just panning off somewhere until the flight the next morning,

    A taxi would cost a fortune and don't think any of the family would be willing to get up that hour of the morning to give me a lift,

    So just asking if any of ye have ever stayed there overnight and was there any hassles doing this.

    Cheers.

    It is,I once got a flight at 6am to germany,turned up at 4am,checked in and the bar was open.


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    RebeccaChick
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    Subway is also open all night too.


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    gustafo
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    RebeccaChick wrote: »
    Subway is also open all night too.

    cool

    Do you know if there is free wifi in the airport ?


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    RebeccaChick
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    According to this; http://www.irishairportguide.com/ork/

    "WIFI at Cork Airport

    WIFI at Cork Airport is available in Arrivals and Departure areas. The service is provided BT Openzone Credit can be purchased on line by Credit card. One-hour vouchers can be bought for just €10 or 1-day vouchers at €15. A full list of voucher and subscription prices is available on the website www.btopenzone.ie "

    I've never used wifi there so I don't fully know.

    There are internet stations by Starbucks/Arrivals but they're quite expensive, I spent a small fortune on it last time!


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    gustafo
    Registered Users Posts: 1,759 ✭✭✭gustafo


    RebeccaChick wrote: »
    According to this; http://www.irishairportguide.com/ork/

    "WIFI at Cork Airport

    WIFI at Cork Airport is available in Arrivals and Departure areas. The service is provided BT Openzone Credit can be purchased on line by Credit card. One-hour vouchers can be bought for just €10 or 1-day vouchers at €15. A full list of voucher and subscription prices is available on the website www.btopenzone.ie "

    I've never used wifi there so I don't fully know.

    There are internet stations by Starbucks/Arrivals but they're quite expensive, I spent a small fortune on it last time!

    wow that's expensive will be giving that a miss.


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    dulpit
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    RebeccaChick wrote: »
    Subway is also open all night too.

    I think Subway closes for 1 hour at a random time (like 2am - 3am or similar).


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    Ludo
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    RebeccaChick wrote: »
    One-hour vouchers can be bought for just €10

    JUST €10 for an hour :eek:


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    Jon_459
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    I was in the airport departures recently and there's a free wifi service available


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    tuxy
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    You need to get some American troops in there. Shannon is the only airport I have been in with free wifi. And I'm fairly sure that's because of all the troops going through it.


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    seandoiler
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    RebeccaChick wrote: »
    According to this; http://www.irishairportguide.com/ork/

    "WIFI at Cork Airport

    WIFI at Cork Airport is available in Arrivals and Departure areas. The service is provided BT Openzone Credit can be purchased on line by Credit card. One-hour vouchers can be bought for just €10 or 1-day vouchers at €15. A full list of voucher and subscription prices is available on the website www.btopenzone.ie "

    I've never used wifi there so I don't fully know.

    There are internet stations by Starbucks/Arrivals but they're quite expensive, I spent a small fortune on it last time!

    WIFI at cork airport is free see link below

    http://www.corkairport.com/gns/at-the-airport/facilities-services/internet-access.aspx


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    AFC_1903
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    For overall information about Cork Airport and sleeping there:
    http://www.sleepinginairports.net/europe/cork.htm#.TlPUKl0qKH0

    For reviews on Cork Airport for sleeping there:
    http://www.sleepinginairports.net/list.asp?region=1&country=Ireland&city=Cork&terminal=Chorcai
    Be aware though, that some/most (seemingly all the old negative reviews) would be of the old terminal.


    The most recent (and best!) review of Sleeping there is from a few months back (http://www.sleepinginairports.net/list.asp?thef=list&s=&act=1&did=7413&region=1&country=Ireland&city=Cork&terminal=Chorcai&pagen=1).

    Info it gives, which would be useful is:
    "Airport security will let you sleep for overnight but they will be asking if you about your next destination/ time of flight. I almost had no problems whatsover... free wifi on iphone makes the night easier for me. You cant sleep till 2PM in the night as its little bit of noisy but later on its quite enough. 5.30 am ppl are coming to catch there flights so u can enjoy 5 hours sleep only.

    Subway is open 24 hours with food/drinks. Toilets are clean and its next to subway. Information centre close at 12:00 pm in the night and open at 6.00 am."
    and
    Other Stuff I noticed
    • SEATING: Comfortable Cushioned Seating
    • AMENITIES: Bookstores, Internet Cafes, Fast Food, Sit down style restaurants, Bars, Kids Play areas, WIFI
    • SMOKING: Smoking is permitted in designated areas
    • ANNOUNCEMENTS/NOISE: Frequent announcements, General noise made it difficult to sleep
    • TEMPERATURES: Just right
    • CLEANLINESS: Cleaning staff were respectful of my desire to rest


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    phojes
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    If you can't get a family member to drop you there close to the check in time, I reckon driving and parking is the best option. There are some cheap parking options and you can find all of the on http://www.parksmart.ie/airport/cork/parking/cork-airport-parking.html


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    phojes
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    P.S: Airports should have free Wifi these days


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    esperanza1
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    phojes wrote: »
    P.S: Airports should have free Wifi these days

    Many in Europe don't. In fact, wifi access is very expensive at airports. Many allow you to use your own dongle, though.


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