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A stopover in Orlando

Theme parks are 20–30 minutes away, and Brightline trains run from the airport to Miami.

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Last reviewed November 2026.

Orlando, USA
Photo: Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Airport to the centreabout 25 min
Typical central 3–4★ hotel~$160 / night
Airline stopover programNone, but split tickets often work
Hotels in OrlandoThings to doLuggage storage

With 24–48 hours

  • A day at Walt Disney World or Universal
  • Kennedy Space Center (1 hour)
  • Winter Park's boat tour and Park Avenue

Eat: A Cuban sandwich and key lime pie.

Tips

  • Leave big bags at the airport's left-luggage desk or your hotel so you can explore right away.
  • With separate tickets, give yourself at least one night between flights.
  • Check whether your passport needs a visa or travel authorisation to leave the airport.

Orlando stopover: questions

How long does it take to get from the airport into Orlando?

About 25 minutes to the centre. Theme parks are 20–30 minutes away, and Brightline trains run from the airport to Miami.

How much is a hotel for a Orlando stopover?

Plan on roughly $160 a night for a well-reviewed, central 3–4★ hotel. Prices rise with events and peak season, so check the live rate for your dates.

Is there a free stopover program in Orlando?

No airline runs a stopover program here, but two separate tickets through Orlando often work. Leave at least one night between flights.

What can you do in Orlando with 24 hours?

A day at Walt Disney World or Universal. Kennedy Space Center (1 hour). Winter Park's boat tour and Park Avenue.

What should I eat on a Orlando stopover?

A Cuban sandwich and key lime pie. With one night, make dinner the local meal and keep breakfast near the hotel so you're not rushed back to the airport.

Can I leave the airport on a layover in Orlando?

It depends on your passport. Check whether you need a visa or an electronic travel authorisation for USA before you book, and allow time for immigration and security on the way back.

Routes where Orlando is on the way

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