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What is the second airport in Orlando?

Sanford is Orlando's secondary commercial airport, but is farther away from downtown Orlando and Walt Disney World than the primary airport, Orlando International Airport (MCO/KMCO).



The "second" airport in Orlando is Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB), located about 18 miles north of Orlando and 30 miles from the major theme parks. While Orlando International (MCO) is the primary hub for major carriers, Sanford is the primary hub for Allegiant Air and several international charter airlines from the UK and Europe. It is significantly smaller and often much easier to navigate than MCO, with shorter security lines and faster baggage claim. However, because it is further away, Uber and taxi fares to the Disney or Universal areas are considerably higher, often ranging from $60–$100 one way. There is another significant airport, Orlando Executive Airport (ORL), but it is used primarily for private jets and general aviation. Travelers should also be aware of Melbourne Orlando International (MLB); despite the name, it is actually about an hour's drive away on the coast, though it serves as a secondary gateway for some holiday companies like TUI, offering a less congested entry point for international tourists.

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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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Sanford is Orlando's secondary commercial airport, but is farther away from downtown Orlando and Walt Disney World than the primary airport, Orlando International Airport (MCO/KMCO).

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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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Orlando Sanford International Airport is the city's second airport, and even though it is not as busy as Orlando International Airport it still ranks in the top 30 busiest airports in the world in terms of flight operations (take-offs and landings).

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

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Orlando Executive Airport - Orlando International Airport (MCO)

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Orlando International Airport (IATA: MCO, ICAO: KMCO, FAA LID: MCO) is a primary international airport located 6 miles (9.7 km) southeast of Downtown Orlando, Florida.

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Orlando Sanford Airport has 2 passenger terminals: Terminal A and Terminal B. There is one SFB Airport lounge, located in Terminal A. Orlando Sanford Airport offers nonstop flights to 20 international destinations.

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Orlando Sanford Airport (SFB) is about 12 miles further from downtown Orlando than MCO, but it is a great alternative to MCO. First, it's smaller, meaning shorter lines and quicker clearing processes. It is also cheaper since low-budget airlines like Allegiant Air fly from SFB.

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Most Common Trip Length – 4 or 5 Days: This trip length works well for most people because you can visit all four Disney World theme parks, even possibly enjoy a second day at a favorite park, and it fits within most people's work vacation limits.

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