✈️ Orlando International Airport – A Calm Departure Before a Long Journey Home I’m at Orlando International Airport, Florida, waiting to begin my long journey back to Bangkok — via San Francisco and Hong Kong. It’s one of those marathon travel days that span continents and time zones, so arriving early felt like a wise decision. Today I’m flying with United Airlines. At check-in, I asked one of the airline staff — a woman with a confident tone — if I could go straight to the counter. She immediately pointed toward the self-service kiosks and said, “There are eighteen of them!” (emphasizing “eighteen” like she wasn’t sure I could count). Not rude, exactly — just… a bit too proud of those machines. Anyway, I followed her advice and checked in there. Then, another staff member, a much friendlier guy, came to help attach my bag tags. He was cheerful, quick-handed, and told me he was excited about his upcoming trip to Chiang Mai. That small conversation somehow brightened the entire morning. Afterward, I took the airport link train from Terminal B to the gate area — just a short ride, really. Once inside, I found myself standing in a wide, circular hall with a glass dome ceiling that lets natural sunlight pour in beautifully. The design feels modern, airy, and almost uplifting — like the building itself is saying, “Don’t rush, take a breath.” This airport isn’t overly crowded, and that’s a blessing. There are a few decent shops to browse and enough dining spots to keep you comfortable before your flight. It’s not the largest airport in the U.S., but it’s efficient, clean, and pleasantly easy to navigate. I found a quiet corner near the window, watching planes taxi by and pilots walk past in crisp uniforms — some of them quite handsome, I must say. The whole scene felt peaceful, as if Orlando wanted to send me off with calmness instead of chaos. Overall, Orlando International Airport leaves a lovely impression: bright, well-organized, and genuinely friendly. The natural light, the relaxed rhythm, and the people here all reflect the cheerful spirit of Florida — warm, welcoming, and just the right amount of sunshine before heading home. 🌤️

A Smooth and Pleasant Travel Experience at Orlando International Airport (MCO) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Orlando International Airport truly exceeded my expectations. From the moment I arrived, everything felt well-organized, clean, and traveler-friendly. The signage is clear, making it easy to navigate even if it’s your first time there. Security lines were efficient, and TSA staff were polite and professional — a rare but very welcome surprise. What stood out most was the atmosphere. Despite being a busy airport, MCO has a calm, welcoming vibe. The terminals are bright, spacious, and filled with thoughtful amenities — comfortable seating, plenty of charging stations, and a wide variety of food and shopping options. Whether you’re grabbing a coffee from Starbucks or enjoying a sit-down meal at one of the restaurants, there’s something for everyone. Another big plus is the convenience. The airport is well-connected to rental car services and public transportation, and the layout makes baggage claim and ground transportation access very straightforward. It’s also incredibly family-friendly, with clean restrooms, nursing rooms, and even a fun Disney store that makes waiting for your flight a little more magical. Overall, MCO reflects the spirit of Orlando — friendly, fun, and easy to love. I wouldn’t hesitate to fly through this airport again.

This is a really beautiful & spacious airport. Can take a bit of a walk and train ride if you want to reach Terminal C via Terminal A. So, make sure you have 15-20 mins to reach Terminal C via A. If you are returning your rental car, its easy to drop your car, return your sunpass and walk to the terminals. I particularly noticed the staff at departure Terminal C is particularly friendly and helpful. Kudos to them 🙏 Thank you.

No complaints. Easy to navigate. Check bags, claim bags, transfer on the train from area to area. Normal airport. Plenty of clean restrooms. Medium size. TSA less than 10 minutes on both of my visits.

This might be one of the nicest airports I have traveled. The restrooms at MSP are the best, but this airport has beautiful atriums and open areas. Security staff are friendly and it only took me 10-minutes to get through security areas. A very welcoming airport.

Terminal C at Orlando International Airport (MCO) is without a doubt the best airport I’ve ever flown from or arrived to. The entire terminal feels calm, modern, and incredibly spacious. There are huge corridors with clean designs and so much seating that it never feels crowded. Even on a busy Friday night (which is when we departed Orlando), it was peaceful and stress free with plenty of room to relax. There are loads of great shops and restaurants, including the Walt Disney World Store, Universal Orlando Store, and SeaWorld Store, which all look amazing and add a fun, themed touch to the airport experience. The digital screens and lighting throughout Terminal C make it feel bright, colourful, and welcoming, so different from the dull airports you usually get. Security was fast and efficient, staff were friendly, and the whole experience felt smooth from start to finish. Everything about this terminal is clean, well run, and modern. If you’re flying to or from Orlando, I highly recommend choosing Terminal C at Orlando International Airport, it’s comfortable, beautiful, and easily one of the best airport terminals in the USA.

Wonderful experience at Orlando International Airport! I was really impressed by how beautiful and well-organized this airport is. The moment you step inside, you’re surrounded by tropical plants, open spaces, and natural light — it doesn’t even feel like a typical airport, more like a relaxing resort. Everything is clean and modern, with plenty of seating areas and places to rest. The check-in and security process were smooth and efficient, the staff were polite and always ready to help. I also loved the variety of shops and restaurants — you can easily spend time here without feeling bored. It’s one of those airports where you actually enjoy the atmosphere before your flight. Overall, a great experience from start to finish. Orlando International Airport definitely leaves a positive impression and makes travel feel easy and comfortable.

A nice mid-sized airport. We didn't taxi long to get to our gate, and getting to the baggage claim areas was well marked and easy to get to. I'd like to stay at the Hyatt Regency hotel during a layover sometime just to watch the people moving through.

This is a big size airport, with 3 separate terminal and baggage claim, all connected via Air Link (train). Gates 1-29 are in Terminal A, 30-59 are in Terminal B. The rental car building is adjacent, so easy to walk there from baggage claim area. After we landed, it was easy to follow the signs to baggage claim. Our checked bags came out within 15 minutes of deboarding. The central hub area of the terminals had a lots of shops and restaurants. But the airport in general seemed little dark and gloomy to me. For departure, baggage drop off was easy. The TSA Pre check lane moved quickly despite the ongoing gov shutdown. For lounge we had to take air link to Terminal B, then we took it back to Terminal A for boarding. Air links arrive in every 4 minutes. So very convenient to move around terminals quickly.

Great airport. It’s pretty big. Once we enter the terminal, there are signs to different airlines on the top. I would say the signs need to be more visible and bigger. No hassle for bag drop (UA). We had to print out the labels first then go to the counter. Different TSA sections for different gates. Make sure you go through the correct section otherwise you have to stay in line again. Regular Security TSA was 30mins. It was not the best. TSA staff did not even know what each other was doing and sending my family member back and forth. Pre check/CLEAR + was more organized and we went through within 10mins. They have trains/LINK to different gates once you pass the security. Fairly quick for the train to come by. Signs and announcements are loud and clear. Overall a good airport with organized line movement. Clean and spacious. Seats and chairs around. Big windows to see aircraft.

Used to fly to this Airport a lot in past due to nature of Business in this Area few years back, Today as I can say it’s been a while since I flew back again to this Area, not as a Business trip but this time it’s Leisure trip with Spouse… so let me share experience at Orlando International Airport! Airport designer impressed me by how beautiful and well-organized this airport is. The moment you step inside, you’re surrounded by tropical plants, open spaces, and natural light — it doesn’t even feel like a typical airport, more like a relaxing resort. Everything is clean and modern, with plenty of seating areas and places to rest. The check-in and security process were smooth and efficient, the staff were polite and always ready to help. Varieties of shops and restaurants that I’m sure cater every travellers need. One can easily spend time here without feeling bored. It’s one of those airports where you actually enjoy the atmosphere before your flight. Overall, a great experience from start to finish. Orlando International Airport definitely leaves a positive impression and makes travel feel easy and comfortable.