FLLUpdated September 24, 2026

Fort Lauderdale airport

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Fort Lauderdale airport (FLL)
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FLL · Overview
Airport map
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Weather now
25 °C / 77 °F · Mostly cloudy
Security wait
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Passengers 2025
32.2 million
From the city
5 km
Terminals
Terminal 1 · Terminal 2 · Terminal 3 · Terminal 4

About the airport

Fort Lauderdale airport (FLL)
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Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (IATA code: FLL, ICAO: KFLL), opened on May 1, 1929, is one of the premier air gateways serving the South Florida region and the Miami metropolitan area. It functions as a prominent hub and focus city for both low-cost and legacy air carriers, providing an extensive network of domestic and international flights across Latin America, the Caribbean, Canada, and the Middle East.

Official Website: broward.org/airport

Phone: +1 866 435 9355 / +1 954 359 1200

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Terminals

The airport complex consists of four color-coded passenger terminals:

  • Terminal 1 (Yellow): Concourses A, B, and C. Dedicated to domestic and select international services, featuring direct pedestrian bridge access to the Rental Car Center.
  • Terminal 2 (Red): Concourse D. Main operational base for Delta Air Lines and Air Canada.
  • Terminal 3 (Purple): Concourses E and F. Used by American Airlines, JetBlue, and multiple international carriers. A post-security connector bridge allows direct airside pedestrian transit to Terminal 4.
  • Terminal 4 (Green): Concourse G. Accommodates Spirit Airlines and key international flight operations.

All terminals are open 24 hours. For landside inter-terminal transfers, free shuttle buses run 24 hours connecting all terminals with the Rental Car Center, while courtesy trams provide quick links to the Palm and Hibiscus parking garages every 8 minutes between 6:00 am and 10:00 pm. SEE MORE

Annual Traffic (2025): 32.2 million passengers.

Information Desks

Information counters are situated on both the upper (departures) and lower (arrivals) levels across all four terminals. Additionally, volunteer airport ambassadors wearing red vests are stationed throughout public and concourse areas to assist travelers.

Location

The airport is located in Broward County, roughly 5 km (3 miles) southwest of downtown Fort Lauderdale and 34 km (21 miles) north of Miami, directly adjacent to the Port Everglades cruise port.

Airport map & meeting point Open in Google Maps

TSA security wait times

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Airlines and terminals Houses Concourses A, B, and C, servicing domestic and international routes: Air Canada (seasonal/regional flights to Quebec) Alaska Airlines (domestic flights to the U.S. West Coast)… Full guide → Getting to and from FLL Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport is situated just 15 minutes by road from downtown Fort Lauderdale and roughly 30 to 40 minutes from Miami. Transportation customer service counters… Full guide → Car rental The airport houses its primary rental car providers in a dedicated facility named the Rental Car Center (RCC), located adjacent to Terminal 1. Passengers arriving at… Full guide → Services and VIP lounges Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport provides a comprehensive selection of modern passenger services and amenities across all four terminals. Wi-Fi Access: Free high-speed wireless internet is accessible… Full guide → Hotels and overnight stay There are no hotels located directly inside the terminal complex at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. However, due to the airport's proximity to Dania Beach and central… Full guide → Frequently asked questions Free shuttle buses run 24 hours a day connecting the lower arrivals level of all four terminals to the Rental Car Center (RCC). In addition, Terminal… Full guide →

Parking

The airport provides covered and surface parking options for short-term and extended stays, protected by 24-hour security and surveillance patrols. A 20-minute free parking grace period is offered across all on-site parking garages.

Parking Facilities

  • Palm Garage: Multi-level covered structure situated directly across from Terminals 2, 3, and 4. Serves short- and long-term parking.
  • Hibiscus Garage: Covered parking facility servicing Terminals 1 and 2, linked by covered pedestrian bridges.
  • Cypress Garage: Located on Levels 7, 8, and 9 of the Rental Car Center, directly opposite Terminal 1. Connected via a covered Level 2 skybridge.

Important Considerations

  • Cell Phone Waiting Area: Free staging lot located seconds away from the terminal loop, allowing drivers to wait in their vehicles until arriving passengers have retrieved their luggage. Unattended vehicles are strictly prohibited.
  • Grace Period: Parking under 20 minutes in the Palm, Hibiscus, and Cypress garages is free of charge.
  • Valet Parking: Available curbside on the upper departure level of Terminals 1 and 4 for quick drop-off and collection.

MORE INFORMATION ON PARKING RATES

Special assistance

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is fully compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), ensuring inclusive accessibility for travelers with disabilities or special assistance needs.

Requesting Special Assistance

Passengers needing wheelchair assistance, motorized cart transfers, or escort service from check-in counters to boarding gates must notify their operating airline at least 48 hours prior to flight departure. On-site assistance can also be requested upon arrival at airline ticketing counters.

Infrastructure and Accessibility

Facilities feature access ramps, elevators with Braille and tactile buttons, ADA-compliant and companion-care restrooms throughout all terminals, TTY/TDD public telecommunications devices, dedicated lanes at TSA checkpoints, and accessible parking spaces. In addition, all terminal shuttle buses serving the Rental Car Center are fully wheelchair lift-equipped.

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