The Orlando International Airport is located at a distance of about 10 miles southeast of downtown, in the state of Florida. It is the busiest airport passenger thanks to its tourist attraction, ranking 21 in terms of traffic, worldwide. Each year more than 35 million people pass through this airport has one terminal divided into two zones: Zone A and Zone B gates connected both to the main terminal using the “shuttle” AGT. Currently over 55 airlines start due to over 80 national and 19 international destinations.
Airports near Orlando International (MCO)
- Orlando Sanford Airport (41 km)
- Melbourne Airport (77 km)
- Daytona Beach Airport (87 km)
- Tampa Airport (129 km)
- Clearwater Airport (145 km)
Moving from the airport to downtown:
Buses: There are several bus lines that allow you to access the center of the city of Orlando, such as Lynx bus, which leaves for the center of the city’s International Drive, the area A of the Terminal. If you want to move to other sites on the outskirts of the city can take the regular lines that allow you to get to places like Universal Studios, Walt Disney World, Lake Buena Vista Orange County, among many others.
Taxis: Outside the areas A and B of the airport terminal you will find the taxi ranks.
Car Rental: You can find desks of large international companies such as Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, L & M and National on the first floor of both zones of the terminal.
The Orlando airport has a business center that includes a post office, several ATMs and a bank, besides having Internet access throughout the terminal through positions that work for 24 hours. Distributed by the terminal will find cafes, restaurants, fast food outlets and bars, plus plenty of shops, including duty free, newsagents, tobacco shops and warehouses. In another area of the terminal is located on a hair salon, shoe cleaning and massage.
For all find Terminal phones through which you can get information from both the airport and tourism, as well as two information desks located the first one in the West Hall and the second in the East Hall.
Disabled Passengers: Orlando International Airport provides facilities for the reception and care of persons with disabilities, including special toilets, access ramps for wheelchairs, 8 restrooms and TDD telephones. There are also seats reserved for them at all airport car parks and can make reservations in advance by contacting the phone 407 825 2980. Buses to the Terminal parking ramp available for wheelchair ascent.
Parking: Orlando International Airport has parking for short and long term, the latter a bit further away from the terminal but cheaper. There are 3 car parks within walking distance of the terminal and another 3 that connect to it by a bus service shuttle. All of them have spaces reserved for disabled people.
Car Rental: You can find desks of large international companies such as Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, L & M and National on the first floor of both zones of the terminal.
Business Travelers:
Inside the airport you can access business facilities located in the Hotel Hyatt Regency Orlando International (tel: 407 825 1234), fully equipped with telephones, fax, meeting facilities and even secretarial services.
Hotels:
The only hotel located within the airport building is the Hyatt Regency Orlando International Orlando, with 446 rooms. Nevertheless, you will find good hotels nearby, such as the Hilton Garden Inn, the Emabssy Suites, AmeriSuites Northeast Hotel, Renaissance Orlando Hotel Airport and the Crowne Plaza Orlando Airport, among many others. Almost all offer guests free airport shuttle. You can also make hotel reservations at the counters located in the luggage collection area of the airport.