MCO is bringing a touch of Spanish flair to the City Beautiful thanks to a new route between Orlando and Madrid.
Orlando International Airport is expanding its international reach with Spanish Airline, Iberia offering Floridians a new route to Europe, with the introduction of direct flights between. Orlando and Madrid.
The new service will not only bring more visitors to Orlando from mainland Europe, it will offer Floridians the opportunity to visit Madrid, and explore the wonders of this lively city through art, culture and fiestas!
Iberia will expand its destination network this coming winter season by connecting Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) via direct, sesonal flights.
The new route will launch on 26 October with four weekly flights. This route, pending government approval, is operated by A330 aircraft, with capacity for 254 passengers. Thus, during the winter season, the airline will offer more than 46,000 seats.
Iberia is delighted to be offering this new route to Orlando, citing Orlando as one of the top tourist destinations in the United States as the reason for launching the service.
"Thanks to our relationship with Disney Destinations, we believe Orlando can become the star destination for the upcoming Christmas season," said María Jesús López Solás, Director of Sales, Customers, Network Development and Alliances at Iberia.
‘We are delighted to welcome Iberia to MCO and its new non-stop service from Madrid,’ said Kevin J. Thibault, CEO of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, which manages Orlando International Airport. ‘This partnership between Iberia and MCO has been a long time in the making and reflects our commitment to further promote global connections. Thanks to our capable Air Services Development team and the skilled Iberia team for helping to strengthen the cultural and economic ties between these two popular destinations.’
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