MCO Airport Live Departures
Checking in at Orlando Airport
Checking in at Orlando International Airport (MCO)? First, you need to figure out which of the three terminals you need to go to. Terminals A and B are located in the same building – just opposite sides. Whereas Terminal C is in a separate building, linked to the first via an inter-terminal train service.
Orlando Airport Departures Terminal A is located on Level 3.
Orlando Airport Departures Terminal B is also located on Level 3.
Orlando Airport Departures Terminal C is located on Level 2.
Once you’ve determined where to check in, head to your airline’s check-in desk to drop off your bags and collect your boarding pass.
Some airlines have online check-in services which you can do up to a few hours before your flight. Then, all you need to do is drop your bags with your airline. If you have no luggage to drop off, you can go straight to the security checkpoint with your boarding pass and travel documents.
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When to arrive at Orlando Airport?
It’s recommended that Orlando Airport departures arrive at least 3 hours before their flights. This is to ensure you have enough time to get through security and passport control.
What’s next?
After checking in, the next step is to go to the security checkpoint. You’ll be asked to present a valid ID card and your boarding pass to join the queue. Once you’re in the queue for security screening, we recommend preparing your items so you can pass through faster.
- Remove your outerwear. For example, coats, hats, scarves, gloves, sunglasses, etc.
- Take your liquids bag out of your hand luggage. Your bag of liquids mustn’t be larger than a quartz size (around 900ml). The liquids in the bag must be in 100ml see-through vessels. You can check TSA guidelines for more details.
- Take out your electronics (laptop, tablet, phone, etc).
When you get to the front of the line, place your items and hand luggage into a tray. You may need more than one tray for all of your items.
Once your items are safely packed onto the security conveyor belt, you can walk under the metal detectors. Collect your items on the other side and you can head to the departures lounge.
If you’d like to fast-track through security, you have two options.
The first is TSA PreCheck. This takes a few weeks of preparation but you can use it in any qualifying US airport for the rest of the year. The second way is CLEAR which is a biometrics-based clearance system for airports.
What to do in Departures at Orlando Airport?
Part of the departure area at Orlando Airport is before security. For example, if you’re looking for Orlando Airport departures food, there is a food court on Level 3 before security. There are also restaurants and cafés after security, next to the boarding gates. There’s a mix of fast-food favourites like Burger King and McDonald’s. Then you have sit-down restaurants like McCoy’s Bar & Grill and Desano Pizzeria.
Want to peruse Orlando Airport departures shops as you wait for your flight? You’ll find a range of shops by the boarding gates including 7 Eleven, Sunglass Hat and the LEGO shop.
Then you have the basic facilities that you’ll find at most modern airports to make your journey comfortable, including:
- Seating
- Free WiFi
- Toilets
- Nursing rooms
- Pet relief areas
- Baby changing and adult changing facilities
- Orlando Airport departures duty-free
Note: There are no Orlando Airport departures smoking areas. Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the terminal buildings. If you’d like to smoke, you can do so outside of the terminal, before going through security.
Check out our comprehensive Orlando Airport Guide for more details on what you can find in the airport while you wait.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to get to Orlando Airport?
The main ways to get to Orlando Airport from downtown Orlando is by taxi or bus. Taking a taxi is the easiest option, as it will take you from wherever you are to the doorstep of your departing terminal at MCO. For an extra level of comfort, you can book a private Orlando Airport taxi from Welcome Pickups. Alternatively, you can catch the Lynx Bus 11 from downtown Orlando directly to the airport.
When to arrive at Orlando Airport?
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