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Why Choose AssistAnt in Cork?

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Choke Point Meeting Spots

Arrivals: For flights utilizing ORKโ€™s newly expanded airbridge gates (including the newly operational airbridge at Gate 6), your dedicated AssistAnt greeter will be waiting with personalized signage directly at the jet bridge exit before you enter the main terminal corridor. For tarmac-disembarked flights, the greeter welcomes you immediately inside the terminal entry doors prior to the passport control queues. Departures: Your concierge meets you curbside at the Terminal Departure Hall main entrance or directly at the newly installed Aer Lingus express self-service bag-drop kiosks on the ground floor, managing your transit from the millisecond you arrive.

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2026 Fast-Track Specs

AssistAnt utilizes the airport's dedicated Priority Security Lane at the main Airport Search Unit. This allows commercial departure passengers to completely bypass the general public queues. For international arrivals, your greeter guides you via expedited diplomatic or priority routing through the Irish Immigration/Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) checkpoints, cutting standard transit times down to mere minutes.

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Lounge Intelligence

The undisputed premier sanctuary in the terminal is The Kinsale Lounge, located airside directly after the main security screening area. Refreshed for 2026, the lounge features an incredibly peaceful atmosphere, high-speed Wi-Fi hardware upgrades delivering up to 200Mbps, dedicated business workstations with universal charging hubs, and a curated selection of complimentary Irish artisanal cheeses, fresh local meals, fine wines, and craft beers.

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VVIP / FBO Specs

Private operations are handled seamlessly on the south and east sides of the main runway (Runway 16/34). AssistAnt coordinates with local premium FBO partners to provide direct tarmac-to-curbside private vehicle transfers. Passengers arriving via private aircraft are escorted into a secluded, private VIP lounge environment where dedicated customs and immigration clearance are handled privately, bypassing the commercial terminal completely.

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2026 Local Flair

The Wild Atlantic Way Helicopter Charter: Board a private helicopter directly from the Cork Airport aviation tarmac for an exclusive aerial tour of the Old Head of Kinsale and the rugged West Cork coastline. Ballymaloe House Culinary Masterclass: Enjoy private chauffeur transport via luxury Mercedes S-Class to a bespoke, closed-door gastronomic tasting and private cooking session at the world-renowned Ballymaloe Cookery School. Curated Whiskey Vault Tasting: Gain after-hours VIP entry to the Midleton Distillery, featuring an exclusive tasting of ultra-rare Midleton Very Rare vintages straight from the private distillery vaults.

How it works

Meet your greeter curbside

Expedited check-in, security and immigration procedures

Accompany you to your lounge and/or boarding gate

Meet your greeter at the exit of the aircraft

Expedited immigration and customs procedures

Assistance at baggage claim

Connect with your waiting chauffeur

Meet your greeter at the exit of the aircraft

Expedited procedures

Guide you through the airport

Accompany you to your next flight

How it works

Departure

  • Meet your greeter curbside

  • Expedited check-in, security and immigration procedures

  • Accompany you to your lounge and/or boarding gate

Arrival

  • Meet your greeter at the exit of the aircraft

  • Expedited immigration and customs procedures

  • Assistance at baggage claim

  • Connect with your waiting chauffeur

Transit

  • Meet your greeter at the exit of the aircraft

  • Expedited procedures

  • Guide you through the airport

  • Accompany you to your next flight

More Than VIP โ€“ Complete Global Travel Management

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Airport VIP Meet & Assist

Arrival, Departure, Connection

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Event Tickets, Flower Delivery, Restaurant Bookings

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Private Chauffeur & Transportation

Arrival, Departure, Connection

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Private Jet Charters

all jet types available

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Global Lifestyle Concierge Support

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Luxury Car Rentals & Yacht Charters

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24/7 concierge availability

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Real-time booking confirmations

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What is the exact meeting location for arrivals at Cork Airport? +

Your AssistAnt greeter will stand directly at the jet bridge exit holding a personalized nameboard for flights docking at terminal airbridges (such as Gate 6). For flights utilizing stairs to the tarmac, your greeter will meet you right at the terminal entrance doors before immigration.

Does Cork Airport allow me to keep liquids and laptops inside my bag for 2026? +

No. Unlike Dublin Airport, Cork Airport (ORK) requires all passengers to remove laptops and place liquids under 100ml into a clear, one-litre plastic bag separately at the security screening area for the 2026 season. Your greeter ensures your trays are organized rapidly to minimize delays.

How fast can I get through security using the Departure Fast-Track service? +

With our Fast-Track service, passengers bypass the general public queue and utilize the dedicated Priority Security Lane. This typically reduces your screening processing time to under 5 minutes from the time you enter the Airport Search Unit.

Can AssistAnt assist with the new Aer Lingus express bag-drop kiosks? +

Yes. Your departure greeter will meet you at the ground-floor check-in area and personally manage the process at the newly upgraded Aer Lingus self-service express bag-drop kiosks to ensure your luggage is checked and tagged flawlessly.

Is there a private terminal option at Cork Airport for commercial travelers? +

The private FBO and tarmac car transfers are reserved exclusively for VVIP private jet flights. Commercial passengers are treated to our premium Fast-Track service inside the main terminal, which includes priority security and access to the airside Kinsale Lounge.

What amenities are available in The Kinsale Lounge for 2026? +

The newly updated Kinsale Lounge features upgraded 200Mbps high-speed Wi-Fi, quiet productivity workstations with integrated charging hubs, local Irish craft refreshments, and real-time flight multi-displays. It is located just a short 2-minute walk from the central departure gates.

What happens if my flight arrives late at night at ORK? +

AssistAnt monitors your flight in real-time. Whether your flight lands ahead of schedule or faces late-night delays, your greeter will be positioned at the designated terminal entry point exactly as your aircraft docks.

Does the arrival service include assistance with luggage collection? +

Absolutely. After guiding you through the priority immigration checkpoint, your greeter will escort you to the baggage reclaim hall, secure a luggage trolley, assist with retrieving all checked bags from the carousel, and coordinate directly with your awaiting chauffeur.

Can AssistAnt arrange a luxury vehicle transfer directly from Cork Airport to the city center or Kinsale? +

Yes. We provide seamless integration with private, professional chauffeur services. Your driver will be synchronized with your greeter, waiting right outside the arrivals exit curbside for an immediate 15-minute transfer to Cork City Centre or a scenic drive to the start of the Wild Atlantic Way in Kinsale.

How far in advance do I need to arrive at Cork Airport when using your departure service? +

While the airport recommends general passengers arrive 90 to 120 minutes prior to departure, our VIP Fast-Track allows you to arrive comfortably 60 minutes before European commercial flights, as we expedite your check-in, bag drop, and security processing.

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