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Orlando, Florida

Orlando is a city in and the county seat of Orange County, Florida, United States. Part of Central Florida, it is the fourth-most populous city in the state and its most populous inland city, with a population of 307,573 at the 2020 census.

Type CityPopulation 307,573Metro Area Population 2,670,000

Why go

  • City in Florida, United States.
  • Known for Walt Disney World, Universal Studios.
  • 4 curated must-see attractions on record, including Addition Financial Arena.
  • Served by Orlando Executive Airport (ORL).

History

Orlando is a city in and the county seat of Orange County, Florida, United States. Part of Central Florida, it is the fourth-most populous city in the state and its most populous inland city, with a population of 307,573 at the 2020 census. The Orlando metropolitan area has an estimated 2.67 million residents as of 2020, making it the third-largest metropolitan area in Florida and the 22nd-largest in the U.S.

Must-see attractions

Airports

Orlando International Airport (MCO) 9.6 mi to the centre
Orlando, FL, US — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 35 airlines (Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines, AirTran Airways, JetBlue Airways…) · direct flights to 102 destinations incl. Atlanta, London, Los Angeles, Toronto, Austin… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 35 airlines, 102 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) 17 mi to the centre
1200 Red Cleveland Blvd, Sanford, FL 32773 — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 3 airlines (Allegiant Air, Arkefly, Icelandair) · direct flights to 49 destinations incl. Allentown, Appleton, Asheville, Bangor, Belleville… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves Florida (83 mi) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 49 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor
Orlando Executive Airport (ORL) 2.3 mi to the centre
Orlando, FL, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM) 19 mi to the centre
Orlando, FL, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Rybolt Ranch Airport 14 mi to the centre
Orlando, FL, US
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Portofino Bay
Ferry terminal · 7.9 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Hard Rock Hotel
Ferry terminal · 8.1 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Royal Pacific
Ferry terminal · 8.7 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Sapphire Falls
Ferry terminal · 8.8 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Universal Water Taxi
Ferry route
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Orlando Executive Airport (ORL); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MCO has direct flights to 102 destinations on 35 airlines (incl. Atlanta, London, Los Angeles, Toronto, Austin…). By water: 4 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Portofino Bay, 7.9 mi); routes include Universal Water Taxi.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Orlando, Florida. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus · Central Florida's bus network. · Fares: Cash or app · Airport: LYNX buses from the airport; SunRail commuter rail nearby
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

Rail operator
Rail operator
Private intercity trains Miami–Fort Lauderdale–West Palm Beach–Orlando. · Miami, Florida guide →
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Jet card, management · Managed fleet across US bases · Locally based jet card and aircraft management with private terminals in ~20 US cities.
Helicopter, by-the-seat · Helicopters, seaplanes, jets via partners · By-the-seat helicopters Manhattan–JFK/Newark and the Hamptons; jet charter through partners.
Membership charter · King Air 350i, Citation, Hawker, Global · US membership and on-demand charter; Delta Air Lines is a major shareholder.
Semi-private scheduled · Embraer 135 (16 seats) · First-class-only scheduled flights from Van Nuys to Aspen, Sun Valley, Cabo and Europe in summer.
Charter, management, FBO · Managed fleet, light to ultra-long-range · Charter, management and FBOs at Van Nuys and Orange County; the original Hollywood jet operator.

Tours & experiences