Facts and Updates about the Airports in Orlando

Orlando is one of the top getaway destinations in the whole world. Every year more than 50 million tourists stop by in Orlando because there are a lot of attractions and resorts. Some of the must see tourist destinations are Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Studios Orlando, Sea World Orlando, Gatorland, Kennedy Space Center, Fun Spot Action Park, Silver Springs, Orlando Science Center, Orange Tree Golf Club, Wonderworks, and a whole lot more.

There are two major airport transportations in Orlando, which are the Orlando Airport Transportation and the Sanford International Airport. Orlando International Airport with an airport code of MCO is the busiest airport in Florida when it comes to passenger traffic. It has more than 35 million passengers each year. It is based in the southeastern part of the central business district of Orlando and it is the closest commercial airport to word class attractions in Orlando. It serves the majority of major airlines in the world that includes many direct international flights. MCO also provides ground transportation that includes public and private transportation, as well as car rental services. Some of the transit service providers include Lynx, Disney's Magical Express, and Cruiseline transportation.

While Sanford International Airport with an airport code of SFB, is a public commercial service airport in Sanford, Florida just near Orlando. It is located about 15 miles north of the downtown area. SFB is a bit farther from the major attractions in Orlando. However, you do not have to worry because there are available affordable airport shuttle services that will bring you to downtown Orlando with comfort. There are also airport van services that will take you to your hotels. If you want to rent a car, there are car rental companies near the airport. If you are planning to take a taxi to your desired destination, you can easily get one, as there are taxis available in the airport. The Yellow Cab Company is the official taxi located in the airport. In addition, SFB serves 46 low priced airline flights such as Allegiant Air.

You can schedule your travel to Orlando during off peak season so that you can avail cheap flights. Off peak season includes the week after the end of the school year, late August, early September, early February, and early part of May. You can get cheap flight rates to the following airlines: Jet Blue, Southwest Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and Sun Country Airlines.