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Florida fun capital Orlando has been attracting Brits – and particularly British families – for decades. It's one of the biggest holiday destinations in southeast America, with direct flights from a range of UK airports and airlines, including Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, TUI Airways and more.

Situated in the heart of Florida, Orlando is every bit as sunny and relaxed as you would expect. It is of course best known for its theme parks, dominated by the sprawling resorts of Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando. But it is also within striking distance of beach towns on Florida's east and west coasts.

Some great deals on Orlando flights are available, but as with any long-distance trip, the best way to get low prices is to book well in advance. It’s worth looking at prices for flights to Orlando Sanford International Airport as well as the higher-profile Orlando International Airport.

As Orlando is a very family-oriented destination, prices can soar during the UK school holidays; so if you can avoid these times of the year, then you’re likely to pay less. (Bear in mind, too, that many Americans avoid Florida in the height of summer, as temperatures can be fierce.)

There are no direct flights to Orlando from London Heathrow, but if you’re based in the capital you can fly direct from Gatwick instead. The flight will normally take around 9 hours and 20 minutes, or less if you’re flying from another UK city.

If you go for a flight with a stopover, your journey time could be significantly longer. Popular locations for stopovers on routes from the UK to Orlando include Amsterdam and Fort Lauderdale.

It’s rarely worth stopping over. For the most part you’ll find that direct flights to Orlando from the UK are not much more expensive than those with a break in the middle – and in many cases, they’re actually cheaper.

As this is already a long route, adding a stopover can mean spending the best part of 24 hours in transit.

All kinds of accommodation are available in Orlando, but many visitors go for a resort-based holiday here. For those whose priority is going wild at Walt Disney World, staying in one of the theme park’s own resort hotels is a convenient (and fun) option. Search for more inspiration, as well as cheap package deals, on our Orlando holidays page.

Like many US cities, Orlando was built with cars in mind, and hiring a car from one of Orlando's airports makes it much easier to get around. You’ll also have the chance to explore some of the other highlights of central Florida, from the Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral to the affluent coastal city of St Petersburg. Meanwhile, half a day's drive south will bring you to the vast wilderness of the Everglades.