Orlando Flight Times Home Advice

[Firstin87]

Hi,

 

We are fine tuning a trip to Cuba on NCL out of Orlando in Oct. or Nov. of 2018. Not being very familiar with the area, I'm wondering what time those of you who have disembarked at the Orlando port would recommend as our earliest flight time from Orlando International Airport. How fast is the disembarkation process and going through Customs? I think the drive to the airport is an hour, is that correct?

 

Thanks for your help!

 

Cyndy

Firstin87

[JohninDC]

Your drive time estimate from Port Canaveral to MCO is correct. I would not book a flight leaving earlier than about 11:30 or noon. Unless your flight leaves after about 2:00 I would not use a one-way rental; instead book a shared shuttle with Cortrans or Cocoa Beach Shuttle or, if you have a larger group, arrange for private transport.

[Firstin87]

Thank you, JohninDC. As I'm learning more about the port area, maybe renting a car for our disembarkation day (Fri.) and doing some sightseeing before a later flight would be a good idea. We are flying home to California and most flights are later in the day.

 

I reread my original post and realize I forgot to include our disembarkation time of 7:00 a.m.

 

Thanks again!

[JohninDC]

You may not get off at 7:00, and by the time you clear customs/immigration and shuttle to the car rental place I'd bet closer to 9:00. Renting a car for the day lets you go & do what you want - Kennedy Space Center, beach, theme parks, shopping, etc.

[Firstin87]

Thank you so much for your help. Having a better sense of time makes planning a lot easier.