All About Orlando

✈️ Getting to Orlando

Orlando sits right in the heart of the Sunshine State, making it an easy destination from just about anywhere. It’s less than 40 miles from Florida’s Atlantic Coast and about 110 miles from the Gulf of Mexico. If you’re driving, it’s roughly 375 miles from the Georgia border and about 245 miles from Miami.

🛫 Air Travel Made Easy

The main gateway is Orlando International Airport (MCO), one of the busiest and most traveler-friendly airports in the country. It serves over 47 million passengers annually with nonstop flights from 150+ destinations worldwide—more than any other airport in Florida.

The recently completed Terminal C adds a modern, elevated travel experience with:

15 new gates
Interactive digital displays
Advanced baggage systems
Expanded dining, shopping, and lounges
Intermodal Terminal Facility for rail connections

💡 Bonus: MCO is known for having some of the lowest average airfares among major U.S. airports.

🧳 Airport Amenities

Travelers at MCO enjoy:

90+ shops & 50+ restaurants
Free Wi-Fi
Rental cars (11 companies on-site)
Banking, currency exchange, and spa services
Airport lounges (Delta, United, American, The Club MCO)
TSA PreCheck, CLEAR, and Global Entry
Multilingual support and mobile navigation tools
On-site Hyatt Regency Hotel (AAA 4-Diamond)

✈️ Alternative Airport Option

Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) is about 45 minutes from the main tourist areas and is served by airlines like Allegiant. It’s a great alternative for travelers looking for simpler, often less crowded airport experiences.

🚆 Rail Travel Options

Prefer trains? You’ve got choices:

Amtrak services downtown Orlando
Brightline (from MCO Terminal C) connects Orlando to West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami with high-speed rail

Brightline offers: