Flying from Glasgow to Orlando International Airport (MCO): What you need to know
Orlando International Airport is located in Orlando. The city is in the UTC-5 timezone and is five hours behind Glasgow.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Glasgow to MCO. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like September and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Glasgow to MCO that include a stopover. To explore the options departing from Glasgow Airport (GLA), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between GLA and MCO include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Keflavik Airport (KEF)
GLA is around 13 kilometres from central Glasgow. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 30 minutes.
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Glasgow Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from GLA land on schedule 81% of the time.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
PIK is about 48 kilometres from central Glasgow. It takes 50 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 55 minutes.
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The majority of flights that depart Glasgow Prestwick Airport get to their destination as expected. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 83%.
About Orlando International Airport (MCO)
If you have a late flight from Glasgow to Orlando International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near MCO:
For the best deal, book your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Glasgow to Orlando International Airport flight.
You'll find MCO at One Airport Boulevard.
Getting from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to central Orlando
From Orlando International Airport, central Orlando is around 19 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It takes around 1 hour if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Orlando International Airport (MCO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Orlando International Airport is ج.م. 16,003. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 26,330. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Glasgow to MCO. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
Cheap Glasgow to Orlando International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Glasgow to Orlando International Airport.
The best time to fly from Glasgow to Orlando International Airport (MCO)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Glasgow to Orlando International Airport (MCO). March is the busiest month to travel to Orlando. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in December.
Before locking in your Glasgow to MCO plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Orlando, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 34ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Glasgow to Orlando International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC and 23ºC.
More about Orlando
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Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Hogwarts, Universal's Islands of Adventure and Jurassic world are must-do's during your Orlando adventure.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Orlando, now it's time to discover other corners of the United States. Journey around 209 kilometres north to Jacksonville to check off its top attractions. From St. John's Cathedral to Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in the United States, consider Tampa, roughly 121 kilometres southwest of Orlando. Busch Gardens Tampa, The Florida Aquarium and ZooTampa at Lowry Park are key highlights.
