FAQs
Answers to the most common traveler questions regarding Orlando International Airport (MCO) terminals, parking rates, Brightline rail, and connecting transfers to Port Canaveral.
How is Orlando International Airport (MCO) laid out?
MCO is divided into two primary hubs: the North Terminal Complex (Terminals A and B) and the South Terminal Complex (Terminal C). Terminals A and B share a central building and connect past security to Airsides 1–4 (Gates 1–129) via Automated People Mover (APM) trams. Terminal C is an independent multi-level facility (Gates 230–245) linked to the North Complex by the 4-minute elevated Terminal Link APM line.
How much does parking cost at Orlando Airport?
Terminal Garages A, B, and C cost $24.00 per day, with a complimentary 20-minute grace window for drop-offs and pick-ups. Economy surface lots (North and South Park Place) cost $14.00 per day with free 24/7 shuttles. Curbside valet is available at Terminals A, B, and C for $35.00 per day. The North and South Cell Phone Waiting Lots are completely free.
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Where is the Brightline train station located?
The Brightline Train Station is located on Level 5 of the South Terminal Intermodal Complex, connected directly to Terminal C via a Level 4 pedestrian bridge. Passengers arriving at Terminals A or B can board the free Terminal Link APM train to the station (a 4-minute ride). Brightline provides passenger rail service to West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami.
How do travelers get from MCO to Port Canaveral?
Port Canaveral is 45 miles east of MCO via State Road 528 (Beachline Expressway), roughly a 45-minute drive. Ground transit choices include scheduled cruise line transfer buses (Disney, Carnival, Royal Caribbean, MSC), dedicated private shuttles, one-way car rentals to Cape Canaveral, and rideshares (Uber/Lyft) operating from Level 1 (Terminals A/B) and Level 2 (Terminal C).
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Is there a hotel located directly inside MCO?
Yes. The Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport is located inside the main atrium of the North Terminal Complex between Concourses A and B. Guests can walk directly from baggage claim to check-in, book day-use rooms during long layovers, and dine at the 9th-floor Hemisphere Restaurant overlooking the active airfield.
Which airlines operate out of Terminal C?
Terminal C primarily hosts JetBlue Airways alongside international carriers including British Airways, Aer Lingus, Emirates, Lufthansa, Virgin Atlantic, and Icelandair. Terminals A and B accommodate the majority of domestic carriers including Southwest, Delta, American, United, and Spirit.
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