The 12th November is a Sunday .
I would leave your Hotel at the Disney area by about 3pm
In Airport by 3.50 pm . Then to check in say 4pm & Q
Start to Go through security 4.30 pm . Shoes & Belts back on by 5pm
Walk to And catch Monorail 5.15pm to Gate by 5.30pm
Restrooms & snack will take you to 6.30pm .
We have a 6:54pm flight out of MCO on November 12th. What time do we need to arrive at the airport?
That specific date is the end of:It takes an hour to go to the bathroom and buy a bag of chips?
That specific date is the end of:
Anyone is welcome to ignore travel expert/airline/TSA recommendations and arrive (potentially much) closer to departure time. Expect long security lines. Airlines will not accept responsibility for missed flights if the passenger doesn't allow the recommended time.
- Veterans Day weekend
- Jersey Week
- Food and Wine Festival
What airline are you flying? There is an ongoing construction project through March that affects gates 1-29 as they are down to one tram between the security and air side gates. https://orlandoairports.net/getting-around-mco/construction/
JetBlue is probably the biggest airline affected by it but there are others so that could add some time, JetBlue is saying to allow 3 hours at MCO.
For a 6:54 flight, the flight will probably start boarding by 6:35. So, you'll want to be at the gate by 6:30, no later. If you leave your resort by 5:00, you'll arrive at MCO around 5:30. Then it can take 10 mins or it can take 25 mins at security. Then add the tram to the gates. If you're flying on an airline served by the tram area that is undergoing construction, add another 20+ mins...they have just one tram running and that means you'll need addtl time. If you know your way around MCO, fine. But, if you don't, you might want to leave addtl time...leave your resort no later than 4:30. Yes, you may find yourself sitting at the gate with 45 mins to kill, but I'm going to tell you...that's a heck of a lot better than racing to get to the gate. They will not hold the plane for you. I've watched it happen!!
That specific date is the end of:
Anyone is welcome to ignore travel expert/airline/TSA recommendations and arrive (potentially much) closer to departure time. Expect long security lines. Airlines will not accept responsibility for missed flights if the passenger doesn't allow the recommended time.
- Veterans Day weekend
- Jersey Week
- Food and Wine Festival
I'm usually cautious when it comes to getting to the airport early, but I agree with you. If you walk in 2 hours before your flight, even if you have to check bags (can be done via skycaps or kiosks usually), if security takes an hour, that still leaves 45 minutes to take the tram to your gate.Even the own airline website says to arrive two hours before departure for a domestic flight: https://orlandoairports.net/faq/
Arriving three hours early seems like overkill. Disney's own transportation PICKS UP guests three hours before their flight.
Thanks for that. I forgot about the construction.Terminal construction at Orlando International Airport, FL (MCO)
Last Updated: 7/22/17 7:30 PM ET
As part of a long-term airport modernization project at Orlando International Airport, FL (MCO), the Automated People Mover (APM) trains used to shuttle customers between the main terminal and the JetBlue gate area (Gates 1-29) will be completely renovated between July 2017 and March 2018.
Throughout the construction period, a single APM train will remain operational to shuttle customers between the terminal and gate area. In the unlikely event of a train service disruption, and during periods of overnight preventative maintenance, the airport will provide bus transportation. Customer service ambassadors will be on-site to help direct customers—click here for construction updates.
We recommend arriving at the airport 3 hours prior to your flight departure, and please be sure to check the status of your flight online or via the JetBlue app prior to arriving at the airport.
For airport information, including check-in times and terminal information, click here.
I just copied this from the JB site. Do with this what you will. I know I'll be giving it a bit more time when I'm flying home from MCO!!!