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Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport vs Orlando International Airport
Detailed comparison of LIS and MCO on FlightLogic scores and passenger experience.
Verdict
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) scores higher overall at 7.7/10 versus Orlando International Airport (MCO) at 7.3/10.
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) scores 7.7/10 (Very Good)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.5),
passenger experience (7.6), and facilities (8.0).
Lounge quality rates 7.6/10. See full airport guide →
In short
Lisbon LIS scores 7.7/10 — Portugal's main hub. Metro to city ~20 min. TAP Star Alliance gateway. See /guides/best-airlines-uk-portugal-greece-2026 and /guides/lisbon-airport-lounge-guide-2026.
FlightLogic Score7.7Very Good
On-time7.5Departure reliability
Experience7.6Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities8.0Food, shops, seating
Lounges7.6Lounge quality
Rating basisEditorialFlightLogic 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
7.5
Passenger Experience
7.6
Facilities & Comfort
8.0
Lounge score7.6/10
Highlights
Primary UK gateway to Lisbon, Sintra, and central Portugal
TAP Portugal hub — Star Alliance connections to Brazil, Africa, and Atlantic islands
Metro red line to city centre ~20 min — among Europe's best airport-city links
TAP/Star Alliance lounges in T1; Priority Pass at ANA lounges
Overview
Portugal's primary hub — TAP Star Alliance gateway with dense easyJet, Ryanair, BA, and Jet2 UK schedules plus Atlantic island connections.
UK routes
BA, TAP, easyJet, Ryanair, and Jet2 serve LIS from London, Manchester, and regional UK. TAP offers competitive business class on LHR–LIS for Star Alliance collectors.
Compare Faro (/airports/faro) for Algarve beach holidays — Lisbon wins on city breaks and TAP connections.
Orlando, United States · MCO · #2 in this comparison
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-2026 and /guides/orlando-airport-lounge-guide-2026.
FlightLogic Score7.3Very Good
On-time7.0Departure reliability
Experience7.2Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities7.8Food, shops, seating
Lounges7.4Lounge quality
Rating basisEditorialFlightLogic 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 score7.4/10
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).
FAQ
Which is better, Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport or Orlando International Airport?
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) scores higher overall at 7.7/10 versus Orlando International Airport (MCO) at 7.3/10.
Which has better lounges, LIS or MCO?
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) scores higher for lounges at 7.6/10, versus Orlando International Airport at 7.4/10.
Which airport is more on-time, LIS or MCO?
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) has stronger on-time performance at 7.5/10 versus Orlando International Airport (MCO) at 7.0/10.
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