Virgin Atlantic moved its Orlando operations to MCO Terminal C from 30th June 2026, with Terminal A operations ending the day before on 29th June 2026. Any UK traveller flying to or from Orlando with Virgin Atlantic from this date onwards will use Terminal C, whether you've booked flights only or a full holiday package.
Article Summary
- Move date: Virgin Atlantic moved to MCO Terminal C from 30th June 2026.
- Old terminal: Terminal A operations ended on 29th June 2026.
- Who's affected: All Virgin Atlantic flights to and from Orlando, including flight-only bookings and Virgin Atlantic Holidays packages.
- Straddling flights: If your trip crossed the changeover date, your outbound and return may have used different terminals.
- Terminal C facilities: Newer building also used by British Airways, Aer Lingus and Norse Atlantic, with Mears Connect and rideshare pickups available.
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Read on for the full breakdown including what the Terminal C move means for your booking, the full story behind the delays, and what to expect when you arrive.
After a stop-start few months - announced, confirmed permanent, delayed, and now finally here - Virgin Atlantic's move to MCO Terminal C has now taken effect.
Virgin Atlantic confirmed directly to us that the last day of operations at Terminal A was Monday 29th June 2026, with Terminal C operations beginning from Tuesday 30th June 2026 onwards. The Virgin Orlando Airport guide has now also been updated to reflect this, which says:
"Please note, from Tuesday 30th June, we are moving to Terminal C."
- Virgin Atlantic Orlando Airport Guide, updated 8th June 2026
So if you're flying to or from Orlando with Virgin Atlantic from 30th June onwards, you'll be in Terminal C.
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What This Means for Your Trip
This applies to all Virgin Atlantic flights, whether you've booked a flight-only booking or a full Virgin Atlantic Holidays package.
- Flying on or before 29th June 2026 - that was Terminal A.
- Flying on 30th June 2026 or any date after - you'll be arriving into and departing from Terminal C.
If your flights straddled the changeover - say, you flew out on the 28th and returned on the 3rd July - your outbound was Terminal A and your return was Terminal C. Worth double-checking your booking confirmation, particularly if you have pre-booked transfers.
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The Story So Far (A Brief Recap)
For those who haven't been following every twist, here's the short version. Earlier this year, Virgin Atlantic announced they'd be moving from Terminal A/B to Terminal C at Orlando International Airport (MCO) - the newer, shinier building that British Airways, Aer Lingus and Norse Atlantic have been using for a while now. A date of 28th April 2026 was given.
Then it was confirmed the move would be permanent - not a temporary arrangement during Terminal A's ongoing refurbishment work as some had suggested.
Then the April date quietly disappeared from Virgin's website, replaced with a statement that they were waiting on CBP approval. CBP is US Customs and Border Protection - the federal agency that has to sign off on terminal operations before an international airline can use them for arrivals. Until that came through, Virgin couldn't pin down a date. So they didn't.
The good news is that approval came through, and the move finally happened on 30th June 2026.
About Terminal C
If you've not used Terminal C before, it's newer, it's cleaner, the facilities are more modern, and it was designed with international travel in mind. There's a Disney Store landside, Mears Connect operates from there, and all major rideshare services including Uber and Lyft pick up from Terminal C too.
For a full rundown of what to expect, the MCO Terminal C guide for British travellers covers everything - from what to expect on arrival to where to get picked up for your transfer to Disney World.
Booking With Virgin for Orlando
Virgin Atlantic fly direct to Orlando from London Heathrow and Manchester. If you're still putting together your Florida holiday, it's worth checking what's available for your dates - prices can shift a fair bit depending on when you travel, and summer 2026 remaining availability is moving.
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If you're booking a full Walt Disney World holiday package, you can also check the latest deals via our Walt Disney World deals guide for UK guests, which is updated regularly with the current offers available to British visitors.
Virgin Atlantic Terminal C: Your Questions Answered
Is Virgin Atlantic moving to Terminal C at MCO?
Yes - the move took effect from 30th June 2026. Terminal A operations ended the day before, on 29th June 2026.
What terminal is Virgin Atlantic at Orlando now?
Terminal C. From 30th June 2026 onwards, all Virgin Atlantic flights into and out of Orlando use Terminal C.
Does this affect Virgin Atlantic Holidays packages?
Yes - the terminal change applies to all Virgin Atlantic flights regardless of how you booked, whether that's a flight-only ticket or a full Virgin Atlantic Holidays package.
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