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MCOOrlando·Orlando International·Orlando, United States
How long is your layover?
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Recommended minimum50 minutes
Quick Stats
Concourses
2
Terminal A/B (Airsides 1, 2, 3, 4), Terminal C
Max Transit
35m
via automated people mover (train)
Avg. Security
20m
~10m with PreCheck
Primary Hub
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Minimum Connection Times
Domestic → Domestic
45min
Domestic → International
60min
International → Domestic
90min
International → International
100min
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Getting Between Concourses
Within the original complex, an automated people mover shuttles passengers between the main terminal and each Airside (1-4) in about 2-3 minutes each way, but each Airside has its own security checkpoint you must clear. Moving between Terminal A/B and the newer Terminal C requires either a covered walkway (about 15-20 minutes on foot) or a shuttle bus, and international arrivals must fully exit through customs/immigration before rechecking bags and re-clearing security for any onward flight.
Busyness — Connection Risk
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Key Facts
Leisure-focused, not a true hub
Terminal C physically separate from A/B
No sterile international transit
Airside train system requires separate security per pier
Common Questions
Is 30 minutes enough for a layover at MCO?

Even a same-terminal domestic connection needs more than 30 minutes once you factor in the people mover and gate walk. See full 30 min guide →

Is 45 minutes enough for a layover at MCO?

This matches the official domestic-domestic MCT, so it can work but only with no delays and adjacent gates. See full 45 min guide →

Is 1 hour enough for a layover at MCO?

60 minutes covers most domestic-domestic and domestic-international connections within Terminal A/B or C individually. See full 1 hr guide →

Is 1 hour 15 min enough for a layover at MCO?

Sufficient time even for domestic-international connections or moving between Terminal A/B and Terminal C. See full 1¼ hr guide →

Is 1½ hours enough for a layover at MCO?

This meets the international-domestic MCT, giving enough time to clear customs and recheck bags. See full 1½ hr guide →

Is 2 hours enough for a layover at MCO?

Two hours is a safe margin for any connection type at MCO, including international-international with customs clearance. See full 2 hr guide →

Is 2½ hours enough for a layover at MCO?

Ample time even during peak Sunday afternoon congestion or with a Terminal A/B to Terminal C transfer. See full 2½ hr guide →

Is 3 hours enough for a layover at MCO?

Three hours comfortably covers worst-case international connections and any terminal-to-terminal walk. See full 3 hr guide →

Is 4 hours enough for a layover at MCO?

Four hours is more than enough for any MCO connection scenario, even with significant delays. See full 4 hr guide →

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