Fort Lauderdale airport (FLL)
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Location details, contact information, airlines, departure and arrival flight status, transportation, facilities and services, parking, special passenger amenities, nearby hotels and answers to passengers' frequently asked questions.
Passenger Guide
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), opened on May 1, 1929, serves the Miami area and is one of the busiest in the country. It operates domestic flights and international destinations throughout the Americas and Israel.
Official website: broward.org/airport
Terminals: 4. Terminal 1 (yellow), 2 (red), 3 (purple), and 4 (green). Open 24 hours.
A free shuttle bus service transports passengers between terminals and the car rental center (operates 24 hours), while a tram connects the buildings with the Palm and Hibiscus garages (every 8 minutes from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm). SEE MORE
Annual traffic (2025): 32.2 million passengers.
Phone: +1 866 435 9355.
Information and tourism: Information counters on the upper and lower levels of all terminals. There are also volunteers in red vests offering assistance.
Location
The airport is located 5 km (3 miles) southwest of Fort Lauderdale and 34 km (21 miles) north of Miami.
See MapParking services at Fort Lauderdale airport (FLL)
There are short- and long-term parking options, with security staff and 20 minutes of free parking. Just seconds from the Arrivals levels, there's also a free passenger pick-up area (Cell Phone Waiting Area). Valet parking service is available at the west end of the Departure level of Terminals 1 and 4. More information: Tel +1 954 359 0200.
Hibiscus & Palm Garage - Covered parking complexes near the terminals for short- and long-term stays.
Cypress Garage - Located across from Terminal 1, on levels 7, 8, and 9 of the car rental center.
Facilities for passengers with special needs
The facility offers access ramps, adapted telephones and restrooms, elevators, Braille signage, special lanes at security checkpoints, and designated parking spaces. Transportation companies have accessible vehicles, and airlines can provide wheelchairs.
Latest updates: May 14, 2026
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