How much is a taxi from MCO to downtown Orlando?

Taxi fares: about $40–$60; more to the theme parks. The ride takes 20–30 min depending on traffic.

Which airlines fly from MCO?

Airlines at MCO include Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, Breeze Airways, Air Canada, WestJet, Aeroméxico, Copa Airlines, Avianca, LATAM Airlines, Azul Brazilian Airlines, GOL Linhas Aéreas, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Lufthansa, Aer Lingus, Icelandair, Emirates and Discover Airlines. It's not a complete list: smaller and seasonal airlines come and go, so check the airport's flight board for your route.

Can I leave MCO on a layover?

Yes, if you have at least 3 h: that covers getting out of the airport, the round trip to downtown Orlando, an hour there and getting back through security.

Are there lounges at MCO?

Airline clubs including the United Club and Admirals Club; The Club MCO (Priority Pass).

Is there a hotel at MCO?

Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport, inside the main terminal.

How long do I need to connect at MCO?

We recommend at least 50 min for a domestic connection in the same terminal, and more for a terminal change or after an international arrival. Our MCO connection guide breaks it down step by step.

Where is the cheapest parking at MCO?

Economy lots with shuttles, the cheapest. Rates change with demand, so check and book ahead on the airport's site.

Where do international flights arrive at MCO?

Arriving from abroad, you clear U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), collect your checked bags, drop them at the recheck belt and go through TSA security again before your connection.

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Q: Do I have to go through security again if I change terminals at MCO?

It depends on the terminals. Gates sit in four airsides reached by tram from the main terminal. Airsides on the same side of the terminal connect without another screening, but switching sides, or going to Terminal C on the Terminal Link train, means clearing TSA again.

Orlando International Airport has Terminals A and B (gates 1–129, in four airsides) and Terminal C. The quickest way from MCO to downtown Orlando is the LYNX buses (about 45 minutes, $2).

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Transit to downtown Orlando

45 min

LYNX buses, $2

Taxi

20–30 min

about $40–$60; more to the theme parks

Connecting here

50 min

Domestic to domestic, same terminal

Leave on a layover

3 h+

Layover you need to visit the city

Quick answer

The quickest way from MCO to downtown Orlando is the LYNX buses (about 45 minutes, $2). Connecting here, allow at least 50 min for a domestic connection in the same terminal. Airlines here include Southwest, JetBlue, American, Delta and United.

Terminals: Terminals A and B (gates 1–129, in four airsides) and Terminal C
Taxi: 20–30 min, about $40–$60; more to the theme parks
Connecting: At least 50 min for a domestic connection in the same terminal
Lounges: Airline clubs including the United Club and Admirals Club; The Club MCO (Priority Pass)
Hotel: Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport, inside the main terminal

Getting from MCO to downtown Orlando

Fares are one way and approximate; check the operator before you travel.

LYNX busesto downtown Orlandoabout 45 min$2
Taxi or rideshare20–30 minabout $40–$60; more to the theme parks

Inside MCO

Terminals and connections

Gates sit in four airsides reached by tram from the main terminal. Airsides on the same side of the terminal connect without another screening, but switching sides, or going to Terminal C on the Terminal Link train, means clearing TSA again.

How long a layover you need at MCO

Lounges

•Airline clubs including the United Club and Admirals Club
•The Club MCO (Priority Pass)

Sleep, showers and hotels

•Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport, inside the main terminal

Parking at MCO

•Economy lots with shuttles, the cheapest
•Terminal A and B garages
•Terminal C garage

Rates change with demand and booking ahead is usually cheaper: check MCO's official site.

MCO tips

•Allow extra time if your gates are on opposite sides of the main terminal or one of them is in Terminal C.

Can you leave MCO on a layover?

With at least 3 h between flights, yes. Here's where the time goes.

Off the plane and out of the airport20 min
To downtown Orlando and back, the fastest way40 min
Time in town worth the trip1 h
Back through security to your gate1 h
Layover you need3 h

Keep your bags checked through and carry your boarding pass for the next flight. On a long layover, a hotel day room or lounge can be a better use of the time than a rushed trip into town.

Airlines at MCO

Major airlines that fly from MCO (not a complete list). Check the bag rules before you pack.

Southwest Airlines Carry-on 24 × 16 × 10 in Bag fees
JetBlue Carry-on 22 × 14 × 9 in Bag fees
American Airlines Carry-on 22 × 14 × 9 in Bag fees
Delta Air Lines Carry-on 22 × 14 × 9 in Bag fees
United Airlines Carry-on 22 × 14 × 9 in Bag fees
Frontier Airlines Carry-on 24 × 16 × 10 in Bag fees
Alaska Airlines Carry-on 22 × 14 × 9 in Bag fees
Sun Country Airlines Carry-on 24 × 16 × 11 in Bag fees
Breeze Airways Carry-on 22 × 14 × 9 in Bag fees
Air Canada Carry-on 55 × 40 × 23 cm Bag fees
WestJet Carry-on 53 × 38 × 23 cm Bag fees
Aeroméxico Carry-on 55 × 40 × 25 cm Bag fees
Copa Airlines Carry-on 22 × 14 × 10 in Bag fees
Avianca Carry-on 55 × 35 × 25 cm Bag fees
LATAM Airlines Carry-on 55 × 35 × 25 cm Bag fees
Azul Brazilian Airlines Carry-on 55 × 35 × 25 cm
GOL Linhas Aéreas Carry-on 55 × 35 × 25 cm
British Airways Carry-on 56 × 45 × 25 cm Bag fees
Virgin Atlantic Carry-on 56 × 36 × 23 cm Bag fees
Lufthansa Carry-on 55 × 40 × 23 cm Bag fees
Aer Lingus Carry-on 55 × 40 × 24 cm Bag fees
Icelandair Carry-on 55 × 40 × 20 cm Bag fees
Emirates Carry-on 55 × 38 × 20 cm Bag fees
Discover Airlines Carry-on 55 × 40 × 23 cm

MCO airport FAQ

The quickest option is the LYNX buses to downtown Orlando: about 45 minutes for $2. A taxi takes 20–30 min (about $40–$60; more to the theme parks).

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