Orlando International Airport MCO services the greater Orlando metro area and is located southeast of the central business district of Orlando. Orlando International Airport trails Miami International Airport in being Florida’s busiest airport. However, with 800+ flights a day on over 40 airlines to 78 non-stop destinations it offers the most flights and destinations than any other airport in Florida.
The main airlines serving MCO Airport are Southwest Airlines and JetBlue Airways. In terms of passengers traveling through Orlando International Airport, Southwest Airlines is currently the largest carrier. There are abundant transportation options to and from Orlando International Airport including the Lynx metro public transportation system, the Disney Magical Express for guests staying at Walt Disney World resorts, cruiseline transportation, taxis and shuttles.
Orlando Airport is conveniently located where Highways 436 and 528 intersect. There is a variety of short-term and long-term parking options including the Blue Lot, Red Lot, Parking Garage A and Parking Garage B. Delta Air Lines’ Sky Club and United Airlines United Club are among the airline lounges located within the airport.
The airport use to serve as a McCoy Military Air Force Base and still carries the original airport code of MCO to this day. Additionally, it has been nick named “Mickey’s Corporate Office” with it being the closest airport to the world famous Disney World theme park.
Orlando International Airport consists of a main terminal with four concourses connected by a tram system. Concourse 4 is predominantly for international travel. While all terminals and concourses offer a wide array of retail, restaurants and services.
Orlando Sanford International Airport SFB is a secondary airport serving the Orlando and Sanford metropolitan area. SFB Airport is situated about 24 miles to the northeast of downtown Orlando. The airport serves as a focus city for Allegiant Airlines.
Located just south of Highway 46 and to the east of Highway 417, SFB Airport has a variety of parking options including economy, short-term, long-term, garage and valet. Orlando Sanford International Airport consists of two terminals (A, B) with 23 gates, all connected via walkway. Terminal A serves international travel. Terminal B serves domestic travel. There are 9 airlines that fly in and out of SFB serving several international and domestic locations.
At Orlando Sanford International Airport there is an array of quick service and full service dining options, ranging from the Food Court to the Budweiser Tap Room. Whether it is books and magazines on your list or clothing and accessories SFB has you covered with options ranging from Hudson News to Indulgences. In terms of services there are currency exchanges, ATMs, duty free, shoeshine and the Royal Palm Lounge.
Getting to and from SFB International Airport has never been easier because there are taxis, limousines, vans, car rentals and shuttles available. If staying over at Orlando Sanford International Airport there are 7 nearby hotel and motel options including the Comfort Inn & Suites, the Hilton Garden Inn-Lake Mary and the Holiday Inn Express.
Jacksonville International Airport is a civilian/military airport serving Jacksonville, Florida. JAX Airport is situated approximately 13 miles to the north of Jacksonville’s city center. The airport transports about 5.5 million passengers annually. JAX opened in 1968 to replace the aging and obsolete Imeson Field.
Located just north of I-295 and to the west of I-95, JAX Airport has a variety of parking options including economy, short-term, long-term, garage and valet. Jacksonville International Airport consists of a one terminal, which houses two concourses (A, C) with 20 gates, all connected via walkway. There are 7 airlines that fly in and out of JAX serving several international and domestic locations.
At Jacksonville International Airport there is an array of quick service and full service dining options, ranging from Starbucks Coffee to Chili’s Too. Whether it is books and magazines on your list or clothing and accessories JAX has you covered with options ranging from Newsstand to Brooks Brothers. In terms of services there are a Delta Sky Club, currency exchanges, ATMs, a Comfort Zone Spa, shoeshine and even a pet boarding facility.
Getting to and from JAX International Airport has never been easier with public transit covering buses, taxis, limousines, vans, car rentals and shuttles available. If staying over at Jacksonville International Airport there are 22 nearby hotel and motel options within two miles including the Jacksonville Airport Hotel, the Best Western Hotel and the Courtyard by Marriott–Airport.
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport opened in May of 2010, making it the first airport in the United States to be opened after the September 11 attacks. It was built to replace Panama City-Bay County International Airport in Panama City. ECP Airport was built due to increased popularity of the area as a vacation destination. Despite the airport’s title it doesn’t currently have international flights and there are no plans for this to change in the future. Currently, the airport transports just under one million passengers annually.
ECP is located just north of Panama City Beach not far from West Bay. The terminal is considerably larger than its predecessor’s, with seven gates spanning 105,000 square feet. Both Southwest and Delta Airlines use ECP for various domestic destinations, Atlanta, Baltimore and Houston being the most traveled to cities. ECP Airport has a variety of parking options including economy, hourly, short-term and long-term. Currently, a covered parking structure is in the construction phase. There are two airlines that fly in and out of ECP serving many domestic locations.
There are two restaurants to choose from the Dive In Restaurant and Surf’s Up Bar & Grill. Additionally, there are several gift shops throughout the terminal if passengers need to pick up a quick gift. In terms of services available to travelers include computer workstations, fax service, Wi-Fi and ATMs.
Getting to and from ECP International Airport has never been easier with options including taxis, limousines, shuttles and seven car rental agencies to choose from. A majority of hotel accommodations are on the beach about 11 miles from the airport.
Saint Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport PIE is dual civilian/military airport serving the St. Petersburg and Clearwater metropolitan areas. PIE Airport is situated approximately nine miles to the of St. Petersburg’s downtown. Currently, the airport transports about 800,000 passengers annually. The airport is predominantly known for its low cost carriers Southwest Airlines and Allegiant Air, as well as its use by private planes.
Located to the northwest of I-275 on Roosevelt Boulevard, PIE Airport has a variety of parking options including economy, short-term, long-term and covered. Saint Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport consists of a main terminal, which houses nine gates, all connected via walkway. There are four airlines that fly in and out of PIE serving several domestic locations and a handful of Canadian cities. Top destinations from Saint Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport are Gulfport-Biloxi, Knoxville and Greer, South Carolina.
At Saint Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport there is an array of quick service and full service dining. In terms of services there are gift shops, duty free shops, ATMs and Wi-Fi.
Getting to and from PIE International Airport has never been easier with options including taxis, shuttles and six car rental agencies to choose from. If staying over at Saint Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport there are over 20 hotel and motel options including the Marriott Courtyard, the Holiday Inn Express and the Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park.
