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Travelling from London to Orlando International Airport (MCO): What you need to know
Choose from a range of airports when organising a flight from London to Orlando International Airport (MCO). Explore your options for departing London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
The average length of a direct London to Orlando International Airport flight is 9 hours 40 minutes.
Orlando is four hours behind London. Orlando International Airport is located in Orlando, which operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Orlando International Airport (MCO) is the most popular route. There are 14 direct departures a week to pick from. If you prefer to head out later, take the last flight with Delta Air Lines at 3:50pm. Choose the first LHR to MCO departure operated by Virgin Atlantic at 8:20am if you'd rather get going earlier.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from London to MCO. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
High season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can book a direct flight from London to Orlando International Airport (MCO) leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
When departing from LHR, you can take a direct flight from London to Orlando International Airport with Virgin Atlantic.
The most frequently booked airline between LHR and MCO is Virgin Atlantic.
Virgin Atlantic is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 78.43% of its services arriving on schedule.
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from London to MCO that include a stopover. To explore all your options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between LHR and MCO include:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Located around 31 kilometres from the centre of London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Planning to catch an early flight from London to Orlando International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by staying at one of these hotels near London Heathrow Airport:
68.18% of flights departing from London Heathrow Airport land at their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Consider flying out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW). You can book a direct London to Orlando International Airport (MCO) flight ticket from this popular hub.
British Airways operates direct flights from London to MCO leaving from LGW. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat and arrive at your destination in a single journey.
British Airways ranks number one in bookings on the LGW to MCO route.
British Airways ranks as the most punctual carrier operating flights between London Gatwick Airport and Orlando International Airport.
Split up your flight from London to Orlando International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Top stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and MCO include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
You can get to LGW from central London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your London to MCO flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Book a flight ticket from London to Orlando International Airport (MCO) out of Stansted Airport (STN) with a stop or two. Popular stopovers between STN and MCO include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
The journey to STN from the centre of London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your London to Orlando International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Stansted Airport make departure day effortless if you're jetting off early:
The on-time performance record of STN is 64.73%. In other words, that's how frequently flights from this airport arrive as planned.
About Orlando International Airport (MCO)
If you're arriving on a late flight from London to Orlando International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near MCO:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an Orlando International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Sonic, Dollar or Budget to explore Orlando and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your London to Orlando International Airport flight.
The address for MCO is One Airport Boulevard.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Rs56,580 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from London to Orlando International Airport. Return flights start from Rs103,868. These prices may change based on demand.
Lock in cheap flights from London to MCO by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
April is when you're most likely to land a fantastic deal on a London to Orlando International Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from London to Orlando International Airport (MCO)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from London to Orlando International Airport (MCO). July is the most popular month to visit Orlando. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in May.
The warmest month in Orlando is July, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your London to MCO flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January sees temperatures of between 7ºC and 23ºC. Search for cheap tickets from London to Orlando International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Orlando
After booking your flight from London to Orlando International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Orlando:
Your Orlando visit wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Attractions that are worth your time include Hogwarts, Universal's Islands of Adventure and Hogwarts Express.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Orlando, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Travel about 209 kilometres north to Jacksonville to tick off its leading attractions. From St. John's Cathedral to San Marco Historic District and Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, your itinerary will be busy.
Tampa is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 121 kilometres south-west of Orlando. No journey is complete without dropping by Super Bowl, Busch Gardens Tampa and The Florida Aquarium.
