Orlando International Airport - MCO Airport Information

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Orlando International Airport is the main airport in the city of Orlando in East Central Florida. It is Florida's busiest airport with more than 36 million passengers per year. Aside from Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Orlando, visitors fly into Orlando International on their way to Daytona Beach and Cape Canaveral.

Alternative Airports

Orlando Sanford Airport (in Orlando)
Daytona International Airport (51 miles from Orlando)
Jacksonville International Airport (140 miles from Orlando)

General Overview

Address: 1 Airport Boulevard, Orlando, Florida 32827-4399, USA
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Major airlines: JetBlue, Southwest, AirTran, American, United, and British Airways
Parking: Parking is free in the cell phone lot and for short term passenger pick-up outside of the main terminal. Terminal parking lots charge $3 per hour and $17 per day. Satellite parking lots are $10 per day, including shuttle bus service.

Ground Transportation
Car rental agencies, including Hertz, Budget and Alamo, are located on the first level of the main terminal building. Taxi rides to the Disney area or into Orlando itself costs around $45. Taxis can be hailed outside of Level 1. Orlando's Lynx bus service connects the airport with Downtown Orlando. Tourists going to Disney World can pre-book transport (at least 10 days in advance by calling 407-W-DISNEY) to their Disney hotel on the Magical Express bus. This is a complementary service.

Terminal information
Orlando International consists of one large terminal with two distinct sides (dubbed A and B) and 4 satellite airside terminals (one coming from each corner of the main terminal building). The main terminal has three levels. Ticketing and gates are on the 3rd level, baggage claim on the 2nd level and ground transport on the 1st level. Trains connect the various airside terminals with the ticketing area.

Places to Eat
There is a large food court in the center or the main terminal building. "Sit-down" restaurants and bars can be found in the main terminal as well. These are located in the large atrium on the east end of the building. Each airside has its own collection of eateries, ranging from fast food outlets like McDonald's to sit-down chain restaurants like Outback Steakhouse. Bars and coffee-houses can also be found in each airside.

Amenities
Orlando International offers free wi-fi in all public areas. The "cell phone lot" outside of the airport is also equipped with wi-fi. There is a large public art collection in the airport. A hotel is situated in the atrium area of the main terminal.

Insider Tip
There are self-service check-in kiosks around the main terminal for those who are not checking bags.

Disney World and several cruise lines (whose port of call in Port Canaveral) offer free shuttle service for passengers who arrange for it in advance.