Orlando International Airport Records Busiest Travel Day of the Season!
If you passed through Orlando International Airport at all in the last few weeks this info will come as no surprise to you.
The airport has boasted a record number of travelers passing through.
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— WESH 2 News (@WESH) December 31, 2023
Saturday, December 30th was Orlando International Airport’s busiest travel day of the season.
MCO predicted that approximately 187,000 travelers passed through the airport, making it the busiest of the 23 day holiday season.
Holiday Travel


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Airport guests reported crowds and long lines over the holiday travel period with reports of having to arrive hours early to make flights on time.
The Orlando International Airport has a 23-day holiday travel period. It started on Dec. 16th and runs through Jan. 7th.
During this time, MCO anticipates approximately 3.9 million passengers passing through. If that seems like a lot- it is! And it is even more than 2022 showing a 13.5% increase from last year.
Today alone the airport is expecting 174,000 travelers. Airport officials recommend arriving at the airport a few hours before your flight.
Travel Tips


- Travelers should allow plenty of time to park, check baggage, and go through security processing.
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Arrive at least 3 hours prior to your departure time.
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Follow TSA security checkpoint rules.
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Pack as lightly as possible.
- Do not pack firearms or weapons in your carry-on luggage.
- Print or download your boarding pass prior to arriving at the airport.
- Reserve a time-slot to go through security with MCO Reserve.
Additional Resources


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Below are additional travel resources to assist travelers passing through MCO.
- For Security Questions, please visit Ask TSA
- Check the MCO website for updated parking availability: https://bit.ly/41Bdg22
- Reserve a security time-slot for an exclusive, shorter lane for free at: https://bit.ly/3LU2Ph1.
- Download the OIA app for security wait times, updates,and more: http://orlandoairports.net/app
- Call the info centers from 6am-10pm for immediate assistance: 407-825-2352.


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