Full name:
Orlando International Airport
Location:
The airport is situated nine miles (11km) southeast of Orlando.
Time:
GMT -5 (GMT -4 from March to November).
Contacts:
Tel: +1 407 825 8463.
Transfer to the city:
Public transport facilities are to be found on the Ground Transportation Concourse on Level 1 of Terminal 1. Lynx buses numbers 11, 41, 42 and 51 depart every 30 minutes, between 5.30am and 11.30pm, for downtown Orlando, the trip taking about 40 minutes and costing $1.50. Many hotels provide free shuttles for guests. Taxis are available on Level 1 on both the A and B sides of the Main Terminal, and may carry up to 9 passengers with metered rates.
Car rental:
Numerous major car hire companies are represented at the airport, including Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar and National.
Facilities:
Passenger services at the airport include ATMs, currency exchange, information centres, Internet kiosks and postal services. There are a wide variety of bars, restaurants and shops, including duty free. The Kennedy Space Center, Disney, Universal Studios and Sea World all have their own branded shops. Facilities for the disabled are good; those with special needs should contact their airline in advance.
Parking:
There are three parking lots adjacent to the main terminals, and three more further away. It is generally quicker to park in the off-site lots and take the free shuttle bus to the terminals, as the parking lots nearby the terminals are often full. There is also a cell phone parking lot.
Departure tax:
None.
Website:
www.orlandoairports.net