Orlando International Airport (MCO) Information
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The gateway to Florida's sun and fun, Orlando International Airport is quite an attraction in itself and offers quick, effortless travel for pleasure or business.
Orlando International Airport Overview
- Offering more flights to more places than any other airport in Florida, Orlando International Airport (MCO) is served by most U.S. domestic carriers and an impressive list of international airlines. It is easily accessible to all major Florida cities, business centers, attractions and beaches and serves 30 million domestic passengers annually. The airport offers scheduled nonstop service to 76 U.S. destinations.
Flight Service at Orlando International Airport
- Airlines flying in and out of Orlando include:
- AeroMexico
- Air Canada
- Air Jamaica
- Air Transat
- AirTran
- Alaska Airlines
- ANA
- America West
- American
- American Eagle
- ATA
- Bahamasair
- British Airways
- CanJet
- Champion Air
- Continental
- Copa Airlines
- Delta
- Falcon Air Express
- Frontier
- Iberia
- Icelandair
- Jet Blue
- Kelowna Flightcraft
- LTU
- Martinair
- Mexicana
- Miami Air
- Midwest
- Northwest
- Pace Airlines
- Planet Airways
- Ryan International Airlines
- Skyservice
- Song
- Southwest
- Spirit
- Sun Country Airlines
- Sunworld International Airlines
- Thomas Cook
- United
- U.S. Airways
- Vintage
- Virgin
- Zoom
Amenities and Features of Orlando International Airport
- In addition to being a hub for domestic and international travel, Orlando International Airport covers 23 square miles and also features 44 shops and services, 20 restaurants, six bars, a microbrewery and a hotel. On-site theme park retail stores include The Magic of Disney, SeaWorld, Universal Studios and Disney's Flight Fantastic.
- Located nine miles southeast of downtown Orlando, the airport boasts an exceptionally modern design, including an enclosed and elevated passenger shuttle system that links each gate to the three-level main terminal and offers an outstanding view of Orlando's beauty.
- The terminal offers ease of navigation, and the 443-room Hyatt Regency Hotel sits atop the main terminal. The hotel's atrium is eight stories tall, and elegant greenery and palm trees make visitors feel like they're in the middle of a park instead of an airport.
- Terminal maps, details about airport features and up-to-the-minute flight tracking information are available via Orlando International Airport's Web site.
- There is easy access to a wide selection of major rental car companies, several on Level 1 of the main terminal building and the rest via courtesy shuttle. Providers include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, L&M and National.
Parking and Transportation from Orlando International Airport
- Both terminal and satellite parking are available. Terminal parking is located within walking distance of the main terminal, and satellite parking offers reduced rates with a location ideal for passengers taking extended trips. Free shuttle transportation runs between the satellite parking and the main terminal.
- Passengers can catch a taxi, bus or shuttle van when they land on the ground. Taxi service is provided by Ace Metro/Luxury Cab, Diamond Cab Company, Star Taxi, Town & Country Transportation, and Yellow/City Cab. Shuttle vans are run by Mears and Tran Star. Out-of-town shuttles are provided by Able Transportation, B & K Transportation, Busy Traveler, Cocoa Beach Shuttle, CWS Tours & Shuttle, DOTS, Daytona Shuttle Service, Family One Transportation, Lake Limo, Lake County Shuttle, Murray Hill Transportation, O.C. Boston, Polk Airport Transit and Saul's Airport Services. Lynx buses depart every 30 minutes to downtown Orlando and International Drive. Telephone numbers for transportation providers are available at the airport's Web site.
Hotels and Lodging Near Orlando International Airport
- A variety of hotels also offer free transportation to and from the airport, including the Clarion Hotel Airport, Quality Inn Airport, and Sleep Inn and Suites Airport.
Directions to Orlando International Airport
- The airport is as easy to get to as it is to get out of. Driving from the north, take I-4 west to State Road 408 (East-West Expressway) in downtown Orlando, then take State Road 408 (East-West Expressway) east to State Road 436 (Semoran Blvd.) and take State Road 436 (Semoran Blvd.) south to the airport. Alternatively, take I-4 west to State Road 528 (Beeline Expressway) near International Drive/Lake Buena Vista and take State Road 528 (Beeline Expressway) east to the airport (Exit 11B).
- Coming from the south or west, take I-4 east to State Road 528 (Beeline Expressway) near International Drive/Lake Buena Vista and then take State Road 528 (Beeline Expressway) east to the airport (Exit 11B). Or take I-4 east to Exit 24E onto State Road 417 (Greeneway) near Lake Buena Vista and take State Road 417 (Greeneway) north to the airport.
- Driving from the east, take I-95 to State Road 528 (Beeline Expressway) near Cape Canaveral and then take State Road 528 (Beeline Expressway) west to the airport (Exit 11B).
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