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Verdict

Dublin Airport (DUB) scores higher overall at 7.5/10 versus Orlando International Airport (MCO) at 7.3/10.

Score comparison

Metric Dublin Airport Orlando International Airport
FlightLogic Score 7.5 7.3
On-Time Performance 7.3 7.0
Passenger Experience 7.4 7.2
Facilities & Comfort 7.8 7.8
Lounge Score 7.6 7.4
City Dublin Orlando
Country Ireland United States
Terminals 2 terminals (T1 legacy, T2 main) Main terminal + 4 airside concourses (A–E)
Annual passengers 32M+ 57M+

Operational comparison

Transport links, lounge access, connection times, and UK261 eligibility — verify locally before travel.

Policy DUB — Dublin MCO — Orlando
Rail / public transport
To city centre
Lounge day pass
Min. connection time
Primary hub carriers

Detailed profiles

Dublin, Ireland · DUB · #1 in this comparison

Dublin Airport

2 terminals (T1 legacy, T2 main) · 32M+ passengers/year

7.5 / 10

How good is Dublin Airport?

Dublin Airport (DUB) scores 7.5/10 (Very Good) on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.3), passenger experience (7.4), and facilities (7.8). Lounge quality rates 7.6/10. See full airport guide →

In short

Dublin DUB scores 7.5/10 — Ireland hub with US Pre-Clearance on Aer Lingus. Strategic UK positioning for transatlantic. See /guides/best-airlines-uk-dublin and /guides/dublin-airport-lounge-guide.

FlightLogic Score 7.5 Very Good
On-time 7.3 Departure reliability
Experience 7.4 Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities 7.8 Food, shops, seating
Lounges 7.6 Lounge quality
Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.

On-Time Performance
7.3
Passenger Experience
7.4
Facilities & Comfort
7.8
Lounge score 7.6/10

Highlights

  • US Pre-Clearance — arrive in US as domestic passenger on Aer Lingus transatlantic
  • Dense UK schedule — Ryanair, Aer Lingus, BA from Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, and 15+ regional UK airports
  • Aer Lingus T2 lounge for business and AerClub Gold; 51st & Green US Pre-Clearance facility
  • UK261 on UK-departing Aer Lingus; EU261 on DUB EU departures

Overview

Ireland's hub and a strategic UK outbound gateway — Aer Lingus US Pre-Clearance, dense Ryanair/easyJet Europe network, and short hop from UK regional airports.

UK positioning and Pre-Clearance

UK travellers use DUB as a lower-fare transatlantic gateway via Aer Lingus — Pre-Clearance saves 60–90 min at US immigration. Factor positioning flight cost from UK regional airports.

Ryanair's largest base offers cheapest UK–Europe fares — compare total cost vs Stansted/Luton on same route.

Orlando, United States · MCO · #2 in this comparison

Orlando International Airport

Main terminal + 4 airside concourses (A–E) · 57M+ passengers/year

7.3 / 10

How good is Orlando International Airport?

Orlando International Airport (MCO) scores 7.3/10 (Very Good) on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.0), passenger experience (7.2), and facilities (7.8). Lounge quality rates 7.4/10. See full airport guide →

In short

Orlando MCO scores 7.3/10 — Florida theme-park gateway. Virgin Atlantic from LGW/MAN. See /guides/best-airlines-uk-florida and /guides/orlando-airport-lounge-guide.

FlightLogic Score 7.3 Very Good
On-time 7.0 Departure reliability
Experience 7.2 Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities 7.8 Food, shops, seating
Lounges 7.4 Lounge quality
Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.

On-Time Performance
7.0
Passenger Experience
7.2
Facilities & Comfort
7.8
Lounge score 7.4/10

Highlights

  • Primary UK gateway to Disney World, Universal Orlando, and Florida theme parks
  • Virgin Atlantic and BA direct from LGW/MAN; TUI package flights seasonal
  • The Club at MCO and Delta Sky Club — Priority Pass at Plaza Premium
  • Compare Miami (/airports/mia) for Miami Beach and Caribbean cruise connections

Overview

Florida theme-park gateway — Virgin Atlantic, BA, and Norwegian direct from UK plus dense domestic connections for Disney, Universal, and Gulf Coast holidays.

UK family holiday routing

Virgin Atlantic and BA offer direct UK–MCO; TUI and Jet2 package charters seasonal from regional UK.

Allow 90+ min for immigration and baggage at peak UK arrival banks (school holidays).

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FAQ

Which is better, Dublin Airport or Orlando International Airport?

Dublin Airport (DUB) scores higher overall at 7.5/10 versus Orlando International Airport (MCO) at 7.3/10.

Which has better lounges, DUB or MCO?

Dublin Airport (DUB) scores higher for lounges at 7.6/10, versus Orlando International Airport at 7.4/10.

Which airport is more on-time, DUB or MCO?

Dublin Airport (DUB) has stronger on-time performance at 7.3/10 versus Orlando International Airport (MCO) at 7.0/10.