Nearly 80,000 passengers traverse the corridors of Orlando International Airport every day. Located in Orange County, Florida, and convenient to major attractions such as Disney World, the convention center and downtown business district, the airport is one of few Florida airports that provides free Wi-Fi. If you're on a lengthy layover, MCO is within 10 miles of bowling, shopping, golf, a park and a movie theater. MCO's 32 airlines, including British Airways, Aer Lingus, Lufthansa and United, provide service to destinations worldwide and represent multiple countries.
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
9000 Airport Blvd
Orlando, FL 32827
407-825-2001
orlandoairports.net
Eco-friendly Beaches International Airport, located on the shimmering Gulf Coast in Panama City, Florida, serves all of northwest Florida and many hub cities from which international flights depart. It's also the newest (and perhaps the "greenest") airport in the United States, having just opened in May 2010. Southwest and Delta are the sole airlines at ECP and provide service to hundreds of U.S. destinations.
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)
3173 Airport Road
Panama City, FL 32405
850-763-6751
iflybeaches.com
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, with parking rates as low as $7.50 per day as of September 2010 and free Wi-Fi inside, is one of Florida's wallet-friendliest and most comfortable airports. Along with the impressive assortment of shops and restaurants, it has a business center in every terminal, cheap baggage carts and plenty of attention for passengers with disabilities. While FLL does serve major airlines Delta, Air Canada and Continental, it plays host mostly to small and regional airlines that specialize in, among other things, budget air travel, in-Florida travel and Caribbean destinations.
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
100 Terminal Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
866-435-9355
broward.org
Ranking second among U.S. airports in total passengers served, Miami International Airport is constantly buzzing with arrivals and departures. It is North America's premier access point for both the Caribbean and Latin America, serving dozens of airlines and providing a brief resting place for the tens of thousands of passengers that daily pass through its terminals. MIA hosts almost 50 world airlines, representing 28 countries and providing nonstop service to 31 Central and South American destinations, along with 40 North American airports and 11 in Europe and the Middle East.
Miami International Airport (MIA)
4200 NW 21 Street
Miami, FL 33122
305-876-7000
miami-airport.com
Calling itself America's favorite airport, Tampa International's administration places heavy emphasis on providing a customer-friendly environment with helpful, attentive staff. TPA also offers free Wi-Fi access and numerous information booths throughout the Landside Building. People with disabilities receive a warm welcome and have the option of renting a wheelchair, while minor emergencies can be dealt with at one of the many first-aid stations. TPA serves 17 American airlines (including major airlines such as Delta, American and Continental, and numerous other budget and regional airlines) in addition to British Airways, Dutch KLM and Air Canada. Don't worry about a lengthy layover--TPA has plenty of shops, restaurants and diversions.
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
4100 George J. Bean Parkway
Tampa, FL 33607
813-870-8700
tampaairport.com
