What is the difference between Orlando airports?

Our second Orlando airport isn't actually in Orlando. As the name suggests, Sanford International Airport (SFB) is in Sanford, 30 miles away. This lesser-known airport is much smaller than Orlando International, with about 3.5 million passengers flying in and out each year.



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Does Orlando have two airports? Yes Orlando has two airports. It has the Orlando International Airport (MCO) and the Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB). SFB is the smaller of the two airports.

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Thousands of travelers come and go from Orlando International Airport (OIA – coded as MCO when booking flights).

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Orlando International Airport (MCO) offers more flights to more places than any other airport in Florida. In fact, the airport recently celebrated its 150th non-stop route, to Medellin, Colombia.

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Its airport code is SFB, which it says stands for “Simpler, Faster, Better.” An SFB promotional video touts how the airport is “conveniently located just a 25-minute drive from Orlando,” and how “these roads are well-maintained, and you can literally just follow signs to your destination.”

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At 11,605 acres (4,696 ha), MCO is one of the largest commercial airports in terms of land area in the United States. In addition, the airport is home to a maintenance base for United Airlines.

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Unfortunately, there isn't a free shuttle from MCO airport to Disney World. There used to be the Magical Express service, but that program was discontinued. You will have to pay for transportation between the Orlando airport and Disney World now, no matter what type you choose.

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Visit Both Miami And Orlando In One Trip But you don't have to choose between them – Orlando is only 250 miles (400 kilometers) away from Miami, and it's easy to get from one to the other.

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The general rule of thumb is to arrive at the airport 2 hours before a domestic flight's departure time. MCO officials, however, recommend getting to the Orlando airport 3 hours in advance. Doing so will ensure you have ample time to check any bags, get through security, and find your gate.

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Just to let you know its about 85 miles from Orlando to Tampa.

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