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Orlando International (MCO) Airport Guide

Airport Name

Orlando International Airport

Airport Location

The airport is located 11km (6 miles) southeast of Orlando.

Terminals

1

IATA Code

MCO

Telephone

+1 407 825 2001

Airport Overview

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A major gateway to the Sunshine State, Orlando International Airport is Florida’s second-busiest airport (Miami International is busiest) and the 29th busiest in the world. It's not to be confused with Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB), which also serves the city but is further from the major attractions of Disney World, SeaWorld and Universal Studios Florida. Orlando International is a mere 11k (6 miles) from the downtown area.

Flights to Orlando International Airport arrive from across the US and the Caribbean, South America and major hubs in Europe.

This spacious airport is easy to navigate, has lots of natural light, features loads of shops and restaurants, and is decorated with masses of leafy pot plants and fountains. Staff members are generally pleasant and helpful, and overall, it's a great introduction to sunny Florida.

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Terminal Transfer

<div class="rxbodyfield">There are two terminals &#8211; Terminal A and Terminal B. Most international arrivals go through Airside 4 in Terminal B, although each terminal serves both domestic and international carriers. The two terminals are connected to each other via a central lobby area which houses the food court and many shops and restaurants. Four concourses with departure gates radiate from the central lobby.</div>

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Getting into Town

Train: There's no train station at the airport, although there are plans to build one as part of the Florida High Speed Rail Project.

Bus: Lynx Buses leave from just outside the Terminal A-side of the main terminal and from the Ground Transportation Centre on level 1. Tickets cost $2, and are valid for all trips across the city, including to Disney World, major shopping centres and central landmarks. It'll take 40 minutes to get to downtown Orlando and 75 minutes to get to Disney World. If you're staying at Disney World, you can also book a spot on their complimentary Magic Express.

Taxis: Taxis and limos are plentiful. Approximate taxi rates are $35 to Downtown Orlando and $60 to Disney World. Limo costs run from $50-$90 per hour to all destinations.

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Car Parking

There are lots of parking options to choose from at Orlando International Airport. There's a free cell phone waiting area where drivers picking up passengers can wait until it's time to head to the terminal. Then the Express Pick-up/Drop-off park, directly in front of the terminal, is $1 for the first two hours or $5 for each additional hour. If you plan to stay a while or leave your car for a few days, head for the Terminal Garage and Terminal Top car parks, also very near the terminal entrances, which are free for 20 minutes, $2 for 40 minutes, and $1 for each additional 20 minutes up to a daily maximum of $17 (maximum 60 days). You can also use the Economy Red and Blue lots for long-term parking – these are further away (but with a free shuttle to the terminal) and cost $10 per day.

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Information Desks

There are information desks throughout the terminals.

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Airport Facilities

Money and communications: ATMs and currency exchange.

Luggage: There are Smarte Carte stations with luggage trolleys throughout the terminals, although they aren't free. Contact one of the information centres if you've lost luggage or possessions within the terminal, otherwise deal directly with the airline involved.

Conference and business: There are two lounges (the Delta Sky Club and the United Airlines Red Carpet Club) in Terminal B. The Hyatt Regency Hotel has a world-class business centre in Terminal B, level 3.

Other facilities: Post boxes, shoeshine, pharmacy, and a police station.

Wi-Fi: There's free Wi-Fi throughout both terminals, as well as Internet kiosks throughout the airport.

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Airport Disabled Facilities

 

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Airport Conference and Business Facilities

 

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Car Rentals

Most major car rental companies are represented at Orlando International, including Alamo, Avis, Thrifty, Budget, Enterprise and Budget among others. Their desks are in the Ground Transportation Centre on the ground floor of each terminal. There are also lots of smaller companies without desks at the airport, but which will provide free shuttle transfer to your vehicle.

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