ORLANDO, Fla. – If you are starting off your new year traveling or heading back after spending time in Central Florida, be prepared for heavy crowds.
Orlando International Airport is expecting some of its busiest days during the holiday travel period.
Traveler Antonio Pacheco shared his experience flying to Orlando from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
“Luckily, I didn’t have any issues with my traveling, actually. So, it was, it was actually a great experience,” he said.
The airport projected nearly 3.1 million passengers would arrive, depart or do both during the Christmas and New Year’s travel period.
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“I really like this airport. Even though it’s pretty busy, I feel like it runs fairly smoothly,” traveler Ava Stajan said.
Madi Brown, another traveler, said her experience at Orlando International Airport was easier than at nearby theme parks.
“The Disney Park lines were insane, but the airport travel process has been super smooth,” she said.
Brown booked her flight for Friday, joining the estimated 191,324 travelers expected to pass through Orlando International Airport that day.
“We actually made [TSA] reservations as well, and that’s been super smooth helping get through the security process,” she told News 6.
If you fly on Saturday, brace yourself for the busiest day with 196,212 total passengers expected.
Sunday is a close second, with 195,960 passengers projected.
Flyers are encouraged to arrive at least three hours before your flight. You can always check the TSA wait times before leaving on the airport’s website or by downloading its app.