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Arriving at Orlando International Airport (MCO): step by step, from the gate to your car

MCO is big and busy, but the arrival is simple once you know the order. Here is exactly what happens after the wheels touch down.

By the SPL Transportation team · Updated · 3 min read
Quick answer

At Orlando International Airport (MCO), Terminals A and B share the main terminal building and Terminal C is a separate, newer terminal on the south side. Domestic passengers in A and B ride a short train from the gate area to the main terminal, then go to baggage claim; international passengers clear immigration and customs first. With a meet & greet service, your chauffeur waits at your baggage claim with a name sign.

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We meet travelers at Orlando International Airport every day, many of them landing in the U.S. for the first time. The airport is large, but arrivals follow a clear order. Here it is, step by step.

MCO terminals in one minute

  • Terminals A and B share the main terminal building. The gates are in airside buildings connected to the main terminal by short automated trains.
  • Terminal C is a newer, separate building on the south side of the airport, used by a number of domestic and international airlines.
  • Your airline decides your terminal. Check the airline app or the screens when you land.
Family with their SPL chauffeur at MCO Terminal C
Terminal C: a newer building with its own baggage claim and curb.

Step by step: domestic arrival

  1. Turn your phone on when you land. If you booked a car service, you may already have a message from your chauffeur.
  2. Follow signs for baggage claim. In A and B you take the train from your gate area to the main terminal.
  3. Use the restroom before the carousel, especially with kids. It is easier than going back later.
  4. Find your carousel on the screens by flight number.
  5. Meet your chauffeur. With SPL’s meet & greet, your chauffeur is at your baggage claim with a sign showing your name and helps with the luggage.
  6. Walk to the vehicle with your chauffeur. Car seats are already installed.
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from $119

Universal $119 · Disney $139 · Port Canaveral $169. Private SUV, tolls and child seats included.

  • Tolls included, gratuity optional
  • Flight tracking, free wait for delays
  • Free child seats
  • Free cancellation up to 24h
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Step by step: international arrival

  1. Immigration (CBP). Have passports and any required documents ready. Lines vary; 30 to 90 minutes is common at busy times.
  2. Baggage claim inside the customs area.
  3. Customs. Declare food and goods as required.
  4. Exit to the public area, where your chauffeur is waiting.
Don’t worry about the wait: we track your flight and know when you land. You never pay extra because immigration was slow.

How long does it all take?

Arrival typeGate to curb, typical
Domestic, carry-on only15–25 min
Domestic, checked bags30–45 min
International45–90+ min

Estimates from our pickups; peak times (holidays, spring break, summer weekends) run longer.

SPL chauffeur meeting a family at the curb at Orlando International Airport
The meeting point: baggage claim, then a short walk to the SUV.

Tips for families

  • Keep one adult with the kids and one at the carousel.
  • Strollers checked at the gate usually come back at the aircraft door; larger items may come to oversize baggage.
  • Have snacks and water ready for the drive; Disney is 25–40 minutes away, Port Canaveral about an hour.
  • Write down your resort name and address. Your chauffeur has it, but it helps if you need to call the hotel.
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QUESTIONS

Questions travelers ask

Which terminal will I arrive at in Orlando?+
Your airline determines it. Terminals A and B are in the main building; Terminal C is a separate building on the south side. Check your airline app on landing.
How long does it take to get out of MCO after landing?+
For domestic flights, often 30 to 45 minutes including the train and baggage claim. International arrivals can take 45 to 90 minutes or more because of immigration and customs.
Where do I meet my driver at Orlando airport?+
With SPL's meet & greet, your chauffeur waits at your terminal's baggage claim with a sign showing your name, helps with your bags and walks you to the vehicle.
What if I can't find my driver?+
Call or text the number in your confirmation. Your chauffeur is tracking your flight and knows when you landed.
Is MCO Terminal C far from A and B?+
Terminal C is a separate building connected to the main terminal by an automated train, so allow extra time if you need to move between them.
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