Terminal ANorth side of the main terminal
Orlando International Airport Terminal A, 1 Jeff Fuqua Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32827FAA rank #7 · Large hub
MCOOrlando
Orlando International
Guide reviewed September 1, 2026
The short answer
MCO's trap is assuming everything is in one building. Confirm A, B, or C before parking or ordering a ride, and consider MCO Reserve during school-holiday peaks.
Arrival planner
When should I be at MCO?
Enter the departure time shown on your ticket.
Recommended airport arrival—:—
Enter your departure time
We’ll work backward from the airport’s recommendation.
2 hours before departure
This is your airport arrival time—not the time to leave home. Airline check-in and bag-drop cutoffs still apply.
Security peakEarly mornings, weekends, school breaks, and cruise turnaround days
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Security
What you’re walking into
MCO publishes TSA waits in its app and offers free MCO Reserve time slots at eligible checkpoints.
Check live security wait times before leaving ↗TSA PreCheck● Yes
CLEAR● Yes
Global Entry● Yes
Mobile Passport● Yes
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Official parking
What it costs
Economy Park Place$14/dayNorth, South, or West lots with shuttle
Garages A/B/C$24/dayCovered terminal parking
Terminal Top$24/dayCovered
Valet$35/day
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Ground transportation
Don’t stand at the wrong curb
Pickup zones depend on whether the flight arrives at Terminals A, B, or C. Use the app's assigned level and door rather than crossing to another terminal.
On-airport rental counters are in Terminals A, B, and C with vehicles in adjacent garages; off-airport agencies use shuttles.
Automated people movers connect the A/B main terminal with gate airsides. A free train and pedestrian route connect the main terminal with Terminal C.
North cell-phone lotBest approached from the north entranceMCO North Cell Phone Lot, Orlando International Airport, Orlando, FL 32827
South cell-phone lotBest approached from the south entranceMCO South Cell Phone Lot, Orlando International Airport, Orlando, FL 32827
Free North and South cell-phone lots are available for attended vehicles.
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Airport hotels
Sleep close. Leave the car.
Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport is inside the Terminal A/B complex above the security checkpoint. Terminal C is about four minutes away on the Terminal Link people mover.
Inside or airport-connected
1 optionsHyatt Regency Orlando International Airport
Inside Terminal A/B; Terminal C via the Terminal Link
Hotel website ↗Park-and-fly
Confirm terms before bookingRenaissance Orlando Airport Hotel
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle; confirm pickup location and frequency
- Parking
- Hotel-and-parking packages include parking for the selected trip dates
Fairfield Inn by Marriott Orlando Airport
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle; contact the hotel for return pickup instructions
- Parking
- Only eligible package rates include extended trip parking
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Orlando Airport North
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle; verify the operating window for early or late flights
- Parking
- Parking is included for the reservation period when booked as a park-and-fly package
Hotel information reviewed September 2, 2026. Confirm current shuttle hours, parking terms, and package availability before booking.
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Airport essentials
Everything else worth knowing
Free Wi-Fi● Yes
USO lounge● Yes
Pet relief● Yes
EV chargingAvailable in Garages A, B, and C and selected economy facilities; check current parking maps.
SmokingSmoking and vaping are not permitted inside the terminal.
OvernightMCO operates 24 hours, but secure-side access and amenities thin out overnight.
Sources & freshness
Trust the facts. Check the source.
Guide information reviewed September 1, 2026. For today’s operations, rates, and hours, use the live links and official sources below.
MCO official site and parking status↗MCO app, waits, and Reserve↗MCO parking reservations↗MCO rental cars↗MCO terminal maps and directions↗