With the Christmas and New Year holidays fast approaching, Cork Airport is preparing for one of the busiest travel periods of the year.

Cork Airport reminds intending passengers to arrive at Cork Airport at least 1 HOUR prior to their scheduled departure time.  This applies regardless of whether you are planning to check-in on arrival at the airport or if you have used an online check-in facility at home or in the office. 

At the busiest time of the year, it is vital you allow sufficient time to pass through the security check point and reach your departure gate in time for your flight.  You are reminded that airlines typically board flights up to 20 MINUTES BEFORE their scheduled departure time.

Passengers are reminded that check-in desks open 2 HOURS prior to departure and close strictly up to 40 MINUTES BEFORE departure.  You are advised to clarify check-in details with your particular airline.

Failure to arrive on time and allow sufficient time to clear the security checks may result in missing your flight and no one wants that, especially at Christmas.

Cork Airport asks passengers not to wrap any Christmas presents being carried as hand luggage, as gifts may need to be inspected by Airport Security Officers and wrapping will have to be removed.

Passengers are also reminded that Christmas Crackers cannot be accepted on flights, so please DO NOT bring them to Cork Airport as you will have to leave them behind.  Passengers are also encouraged to check baggage allowances with individual airlines.

Intending passengers are also reminded that EU-wide hand luggage restrictions are in place.  Consequently, passenger hand luggage containing any liquids, lotions, gels or pastes MUST be presented separately at the airport security screening points in a transparent resealable bag of not more than 1 litre capacity (e.g. a freezer or sandwich bag with resealable top 20cm x 20cm). 

Only liquids, lotions, gels or pastes in containers of 100 mls or less will be permitted through the passenger security screening point at Cork Airport.  Please note that there is a limit of ONE transparent resealable bag per person.

Passengers are still permitted to carry baby food or medicines required during the flight.  These items should be packed in a separate resealable plastic bag and presented at the Airport security screening point.

Cork Airport wishes all our Customers a very Happy Christmas!

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