Travelling from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Cucuta Airport (CUC): what you need to know
Orlando and Cucuta are in the same timezone, UTC-5.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your MCO to CUC flight.
Flying during a peak time such as April? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Orlando International Airport to Cucuta Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MCO and CUC:
Bogota Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport
Handy information about Orlando International Airport (MCO)
MCO's address is One Airport Boulevard.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Orlando International Airport, 77% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Orlando International Airport from central Orlando, it'll take about 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near MCO. Whether you've booked an early flight from Orlando International Airport to Cucuta Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Cucuta Airport (CUC)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Orlando International Airport to Cucuta Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CUC instead:
Start your adventure the moment you land with a Cucuta Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Localiza to explore parts of Cucuta that don't always get the spotlight.
Reserving your ride from Cucuta Airport about one week ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Cucuta Airport (CUC) to central Cucuta
From Cucuta Airport, Cucuta is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 30 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Cucuta Airport (CUC)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Orlando International Airport to Cucuta Airport. December is the most popular month to visit Cucuta. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in June.
Book your flight from Orlando International Airport to Cucuta Airport for September if you'd like to visit Cucuta during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MCO to CUC sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Colombia
You've done Cucuta, now it's time to explore other parts of Colombia. Journey around 402 kilometres south-west to Bogota to tick off its popular sights. From Teatro Colon Bogota to Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City and Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 386 kilometres south-west of Cucuta, Medellin is another essential stop in Colombia. Experience major highlights starting with EcoParque Comuna 13, Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13.