Orlando Int'l Airport for 24+ yrs Review

Went through security fine. Finding a seat to sit anywhere in this hot airport is almost impossible. Down in the Delta gates they cram all the gates in one area. Good luck wading through the loud, overly crowded people sitting on the floor and hanging around the gates. This airport needs to add on. It is too small. Long lines for the bathrooms.

Nice airport. The layout is good. Super easy to navigate and the staff is very helpful and friendly.

Tired of businesses being closed and you can buy what you need and airline only does where now

Truly awful airport: felt like I was at a theme park on a ride that simulated a cattle drive! International & national flight passengers all herded through 1line of security, where most of the time only 1 of the 6-8 security scanners were being used! Simply put: too many chiefs and not enough Indians! Truly,not an experience to be repeated. I certainly wouldn't have wanted to try it with children, there would have been a massacre

Easy to commute to different terminals, airport is pretty clean. Literally no social distancing at the food court.

Food on airport is overpriced, paid $10.99 for a small sandwich.

First time at MCO. Rental car drop off was a piece of cake. No need for shuttle it's right there. TSA people super friendly and funny. Joking with us. Tons of them around. They definitely keep things moving. They have current wait times on a screen and it said 23-30 minutes we made it through in 20 minutes with a carry on bag search. Our fault, we forgot we had BBQ sauce from the Bahama's in there.

usually pretty quick through security. clean airport!

Arrived from UK to the largest queue I have ever seen. Even made Disney world queues seem short. After a 9 hour flight with small children to subject them to a huge queue for 3+ hours standing to be processed is just crazy. Felt like I had arrived in a 3rd world airport.
This wasn't even for security it was just for picture and fingerprint capture.
I saw a family in the queue in major distress.
The US queue was non existent. Didn't need to happen whoever is managing this airport for the arrivals needs to given the funding to improve this. Departures I would give a 4 star as it was fine. Not sure what it's usually like but can only go in my experience.

Hectic airport with lots of people flying in and out constantly. Give yourself lots of extra time to get to your gate, because the tram over can be very slow.

I use this airport 20-30 times a year and it is not an enjoyable experience the majority of the time. I have three MAJOR complaints about it.

1. Security - They NEED to remodel the terminal for modern TSA screening, there simply is not enough room for adequate funneling of passengers for the TSA. This leads to a 8 lane to 2 lane to 1 lane to 12 lanes of actual screening lines. A HUGE bottleneck, and frustrating experience because you're constantly fighting for your "spot" in the line due to the funneling and bottlenecks. If you don't have any status with your airline, CLEAR or TSA precheck, make sure you get to the airport EARLY!!!

2. They also get so backed up in the morning that they don't actually do their job as it was intended. Most of the time they say "F@#k it" and tell you to keep on your jacket, keep the electronics in your bag, leave your shoes on and just push you through the metal detectors, not even the xray machines. I'm sure that was not the intended purpose of the TSA when it was conceived.

3. Baggage - I have waited over 30 minutes for my baggage much of the time I fly through MCO. I'm not talking wheels on the ground to picking up my bags, I'm talking arriving at the carousel to getting my bags. When I've been on the road for weeks and my wife is waiting for me in the car just outside the door, this wait makes me want to grab the nearest baby and throw them at MCO management.

Minor complaints -
1. Lanes for the departure drop off area at terminal B are narrow, and the unloading zones too short between the airlines. This leads to regular backups and delays, before you've even stepped foot in the airport.
2. Garage parking - they recently increased the fee for parking at the garage from $17 to $19. No idea why, it's the same old garage it always has been. There is nothing of value that's been added to the facility. Just the ol' "F@#k you, pay me".

Free internet is pretty decent and welcomed. A small consolation prize for this place.

Airport security threw my mom s inhailer away. In which left my mom vulnerable for asthma attacks. I don t understand how they can get away with throwing a prescribed medication away.

Nice airport, friendly staff at check-in and security.

The food choices beyond security are terrible! I get that it's an airport and prices are higher but $11 for a breakfast sandwich at Ruby Tuesday is ridiculous!

Completely ignoring Covid-19 guidelines. No social distancing. The signs in TSA security line are a joke they are not six feet apart in any dimension, especially side to side. There is no enforcement by TSA to maintain distancing. In fact, TSA was pushing people closer trying to make the line move. Past TSA, there are only 2 hand sanitizers to be found and they are far from the check point at entrance to the tram. While on the tram, a Spirit Airlines pilot removed his mask and proceeded to talk on the phone and laugh. At the food by the gates, tables were not six feet apart. No one was enforcing masking. Again no hand sanitizers to be found. Orlando airport, TSA, and Spirit all need to step up during this worsening pandemic across our nation.

I paid $4.00 for a small bottle of water. The airport was subpar and it took hour getting by securuty. The TSA Preboatd was hard to find. The place was like Orlando hot dirty and under construction. What a piss hole.

Worst airport, by far, I've ever been in. Signage is deceptive/confusing/wrong, airport is vastly overcrowded and horribly organized. I'd give it negative 10 stars if I could.

Great airport busy but theu have moving people down to a science

Both Frontier and United airlines treated us great!

Good airport with Disney's Magic Express bus service to Disney World.

Orlando International airport. Nice , clean , very organized with signs directions , easy to find your way to airplane. Thanks.

The 3 resturants that were open. The employees seemed afraid to wait on people. We waited 45 min. Just to sit down to order. Then we waited 30 min. We then left no one waited on us. If we cant bring food past security there needs to be more than 3 places to eat. Lines were long at the other 2 restaurants. Burger king was extremly long. I will fly in and out of Sanford from now on. It is easy and never have any problems.

My main airport (I live in north Florida) and a very efficient and well organized facility.

They need better wifi and better food. Better than laguardia though

Upon arrival we had a very long walk to get to the Magical Express bus. Thankfully, we are on good shape and did not have anyone else with us. Perhaps having carts around for those that need it would be helpful. (At least we did not see any). On the way home, it was great. Nice people, easy security.

Very very confusing. Thank god there was a lady walking around helping people check their bags in at the spirit luggage check in! Lines were long but they moved fast.
Going through security was a different story! Female security was kind and was helpful.Both males That I talked to because I needed help and asked a question were very rude and condescending.Almost insulting in there additudes both of them .Next time Im getting names and reporting them. Unbelievable!
Sorry If I have offended anyone but let the truth be knowen to my fellowman.

Very big!!!

If you are going to take transportation provided by a hotel ...

Go down the ELEVATOR to level 1 !!!

The directional signs in the parking structure are non-existent and there is one TSA checkpoint to serve both Terminals A and B. For first-timers, it's hard to navigate. But once you've gotten the lay of the land, it's great. Even have built-in USB charging ports.

CNN loudly blaring and bathrooms are crowded and need service. Not a great experience!

Going back home...it was easier than arriving...in Orlando...

Huge and very busy airport. Parking needs to be extended. You waste a lot of time looking for a place to park.

Worst airport for transfers! I had to wait through 30 + minutes and go through security just to continue my trip. Ridiculous to make travellers on a tight schedule go through security.

Efficient airport. Never had a bag lost or flight cancelled in the 20+ years of flying in and out.

Air conditioning. Not much to ask but man I was dripping in my own sweat stink by the time I got on the plane. It is Florida after all! Otherwise ok. Charging points and free water everywhere.

TSA precheck is a must to get through security quickly. Also be sure to check your gate number before going through security because it s very hard to transfer to another gate if you mess up. Each security check point is broken up into about 30 gates and then those gates are later split by airline.

Once you re past security and going to the right gate it is very easy and quick to get to the correct place.

Also food in this airport is more expensive than most so pack snacks. There are plenty of waterbottle fill up stations to fill up empty bottles

Horrible design and worst signage ever! The food options are awful...

Everything was organized and an abundance of hand sanitizer was available for public use. Also, mask usage was strictly enforced throughout the facility.

It's an airport. Planes take off and land from here. Does the trick.

I am 17 years old and i got TSA Pre on a flight from here to baltimore the Sunday before christmas and my family didnt have TSA Pre only I did. So everything was fine UNTILL i got up to the sercurity gaurd. 1. i was over the line a little and he snaps at me get back i understood that but what happens after that i couldnt believe it. so it was my turn to go through and he said ID please. I comented calmly Im seventeen I dont need an ID. He then starts snapping at me and WONT LET ME THROUGH. So he goes and grabs another Securuty gaurd and he asks me how old i am. i relpyied with my birth date and the other dud snapps at me saying anyone can say that I NEED PROVE. the othe officer said yes thats 17 but the same officer was still being rude.

I HOPE I NEVER GET TSA EVER AGAIN AT THIS AIRPORT

All the security lines move so smothly .. They have really systemized this well

Poorly designed, not a single sign in the entire airport for parking lot C. How are you suppose to find The parking lot unless you ask 12 people over the course of a half mile which way to go. What a joke. Typical of Orlando, the city that fails at everything.

Easily has to be one of the worst airports I've ever been to watching my 86 year old grandmother being harassed and yelled at by a TSA agent. I could barely contain myself. I wanted to reach over and knock the guys lights out. She had bought my 8 month old nephew a bubble blower from Disney. I had seen three other people with said bubble blowers pass through easily, this vicious dingbat , decided to harass my elderly grandmother. He proceeded to open the Disney bag asking mockingly if she had any needles or knives in there that might cut him, he had come to the conclusion that the bubble blower simply must be a bomb.after a brief yelling match between me and the man i was ready to be arrested for assaulting a TSA agent when he was reprimanded by his surprior that bystanders had apparently got on the the case and we got our bubble blower and went or separate ways. If your reading this TSA officer I hope you get jumped on you smoke break.

For an airport located in the middle of all the attractions, they did a pretty good job. Took me only 30 mins to walk passed security check point and that took me by surprise.

I love to give this airport 5 stars however the Check-In at the TSA is so crowded you go under pressure and scared to miss your flights. It is very crowded and I wish Orlando finds a solution to enlarge that area so you check in to your gates with comfort. This is the fourth year and been the same since the first visit. Orlando is a beautiful city and its people are great. Always enjoyed Orlando.

I am disabled and I was met at the door with a wheelchair and was assisted throughout the airport by an assistant, both leaving and departing. They got me where I needed to go and were extremely pleasant and helpful.

Never told anyone that the plane was delayed. Poor service and rude employees

Be prepared to wait in lines! Going through TSA is the worst in Orlando, whether you're flying out or arriving and trying to get to customs. We've had wait times to go through security of over an hour. Orlando is quite easily one of the most unenyojable airports to fly into/out of. Comparable with Newark. Decent restaurant options but the lines/wait times were also quite unacceptable. Even checking our bags took about an hour. If you have the option to fly to FLL or MIA instead of Orlando for your layovets, I would strongly consider those over this airport

It is a fairly large airport, the signage is nuena, although you do not speak the English language you can easily reach where you want to go, many souvenir shops, incliyenin Universal and Disney are disployenpo, environments are pleasant and comfortable, the patio Food very nice, spacious and well decorated, I must say it is one of the nicest airports I have ever met.

They process many people through here and there is great transportation, you can go anywhere!

Be careful not to get lost in such a stunning airport

Landed at 11:00 and airport only runs one train to terminal. Took over an hour to get on a train, standing in a packed lobby. Pathetic since the trains are unmanned people movers.

it's crazy how is just one check point. I think not letting close water bottles go thur is dumb I had to throw mines away it was for my baby's formula. some other items were pass that I thought wouldn't go threw but they did...the airport is clean n nice....just check point sucks !!.....other then that is okay stores food nice, layout,they have music where u can see the planes leaving lol ...

Still, after all these years, this is the SLOWEST and most BASIC airport I ve experienced. Security queues are a nightmare with the most rudimentary set up I ve seen. Endless lines of unhappy people. Once inside, very basic facilities and still feels like a time machine back to the 70s just without any of the glamour. Avoid at all costs.

Great airport to get you in and out of the area quickly. Definitely a good place to use as a starting point for a Florida vacation.

Relatively smooth operation but considerably long walking distances

Getting through security was a disaster. It's almost as if TSA was slowing down the security line intentionally.

This airport is so bad!!!!!!!! It doesn t have Starbucks on every end like most other airports do!!!! I am soooo upset!!!!!

It is an extremely large airport. It has several terminals and one moves between them by means of a train. There are several restaurants and shops before the waiting rooms.

However, the place is clean, tidy and with good signage.

Hyatt inside the airport
Plenty of parking
Clean and easily accessible