# Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL)

> Fort Lauderdale, US · 5 km (3 mi) south of downtown Fort Lauderdale

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## Facts

- **IATA**: FLL
- **ICAO**: KFLL
- **Timezone**: America/New_York
- **Runways**: 2
- **Terminals**: 4
- **Passengers**: 35M/yr
- **Hub for**: Spirit Airlines, JetBlue
- **Official site**: https://www.broward.org/airport

## Overview

## Welcome

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) carves out a niche as a gateway reminiscent of a bustling beach town, rather than a typical airline hub. With its compact design, you can easily walk between the four terminals—1, 2, 3, and 4. Unlike sprawling global hubs, FLL is mere minutes from sun-drenched cruise-port piers and waterfront hotels. Catering heavily to leisure carriers, this airport is the springboard for affordable flights to the Caribbean and Latin America. Here, the focus is on a final Cuban coffee or a beach selfie before taking off.

## At a glance

FLL serves approximately 35 million passengers annually with its two runways, located just 5 kilometers (3 miles) south of downtown Fort Lauderdale. The airport hosts prominent airlines like Spirit and JetBlue, and offers direct access for easy getaways to warm destinations.

## Terminals & layout

FLL's four terminals house a variety of carriers and amenities. Terminal 1 features Southwest, Alaska, and United Airlines, highlighted by eateries such as Shake Shack and Rocco’s Tacos. Terminal 2 is primarily Delta’s territory, complemented by its own Delta Sky Club. Terminal 3 combines operations for American, JetBlue, and Spirit, with Whiskey River being a favored dining option. Lastly, Terminal 4 hosts international airlines like Air Canada and offers gems like Casavana Cuban Cuisine for a last taste of local flair before departure.

## Getting to and from the city

Getting to downtown Fort Lauderdale from FLL is straightforward. Broward County Transit Route 1 provides direct bus service, while Tri-Rail offers a commuter rail option to connect you throughout South Florida. The airport is also accessible via rideshares, taxis, and shuttles, including the Brightline for streamlined intercity travel.

## Traveller essentials

Flying out of FLL doesn’t have to break the bank when it comes to parking. Economy parking is available at $10 per day, a budget-friendly option compared to the $20 daily rate for on-site garages like Palm and Hibiscus. The valet parking service, offering added convenience, runs at $30 per day.

## Dining & shopping highlights

Food enthusiasts will want to check out Terminal 1, home to zones of dining like Shake Shack and the praised Rocco’s Tacos. For nightlife-inspired meals, Whiskey River in Terminal 3 provides a bar and grill ambiance. If a taste of Cuba is calling, head to Terminal 4 for Casavana Cuban Cuisine. Shopping at FLL includes outlets like Hudson for travel essentials, and Chico’s for fashion finds at Terminal 3.

## Lounges

For those seeking a relaxing escape, FLL offers multiple lounges. The Club FLL in Terminal 1 is a popular refuge, with day passes available to weary travelers. Delta passengers can lounge at the Delta Sky Club in Terminal 2 for $30. Meanwhile, Terminal 3 features JetBlue’s Rooftop Terrace for scenic respite. Terminal 4's Premium Lounge offers a quiet getaway with typical amenities.

## Insider tips

- **Insider**: If you’re looking for a quiet working spot, Terminal 1 offers more natural light and seating post-security than its counterparts.

- **Time**: Walking between Terminals 1-3 is often more efficient than using airport shuttles; regulars say you can stroll the distance in about 15–20 minutes.

- **Money**: Nearby off-airport lots offer cheaper parking rates and frequent shuttles to FLL, ideal for long-term stays.

- **Avoid**: Security lines cluster in Terminal 2 during peak hours; use TSA PreCheck or CLEAR for smoother passage.

- **Local**: Try Rocco’s Tacos in Terminal 1 for a sit-down meal with a margarita, praised for its quality Mexican fare.

- **Quiet**: The Club in Terminal 1 is often a less crowded alternative to the main concourses, providing a peaceful retreat with adequate facilities.

- **Time**: For better coffee, head to Starbucks in Terminals 1 or 3; smaller outlets often have limited hours or selections.

## Terminals (8)

- **Terminal 1** — Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines
- **Terminal 2** — Delta Air Lines
- **Terminal 3** — American Airlines, JetBlue, Spirit Airlines
- **Terminal 4** — Air Canada, Avianca, Norwegian Air Shuttle, TAP Air Portugal
- **Terminal 1 (Yellow Terminal)** — 23 gates · Southwest, United, Alaska Airlines, Silver Airways
  Connected to the Palm Garage with direct walkways and home to many domestic flights.
- **Terminal 2 (Red Terminal)** — 9 gates · Delta, Air Canada, WestJet
  Directly across from the Palm Garage and a short walk from Terminal 1.
- **Terminal 3 (Purple Terminal)** — 20 gates · American Airlines, JetBlue
  Adjacent to the Cypress Garage and connected airside to some Terminal 4 gates for certain flights.
- **Terminal 4 (Green Terminal)** — 14 gates · Spirit, Various international carriers
  Primary international terminal with U.S. Customs and Border Protection facilities.

## Dining (54)

- **Air Margaritaville** — Terminal 1 · Caribbean/American · Bar & Grill · $$
- **Aroma Market** — Terminal 3 · Grab-and-go market · $
- **Auntie Anne's** — 2
- **Balcony Bar** — Terminal 2 · Bar · Light bites · $$
- **BK Whopper Bar (Burger King)** — Terminal 3 · Burgers · Fast food · $
- **Blue Bar** — Terminal 3 · Bar · $$
- **Burger King** — Terminal 1 · Fast food · $
- **BurgerFi** — Terminal 1 · Burgers · Fast-casual · $$
- **Casavana Cuban Cuisine** — 4
- **Chef Allen’s 2 Go** — Terminal 4 · Healthy · Grab-and-go · $$
- **Chili's Grill & Bar** — Terminal 3 · Sit-down restaurant & bar · $$
- **Chili's Too** — 3
- **CNBC Smart Shop** — 3
- **Corona Beach House** — 4
- **Dahlia Off-The-Grill** — Terminal 1 · Healthy fast-casual · $$
- **Dunkin'** — 2
- **Dunkin' (Pre-security Terminal 3)** — Terminal 3 · Coffee & Donuts · Quick service · $
- **Einstein Bros. Bagels** — 1
- **Espresso Bar** — Terminal 3 · Coffee bar · $
- **Flash Fire Pizza** — Terminal 1 · Pizza · Fast-casual · $$
- **Food Network Kitchen** — Terminal 3 · American · Casual · $$
- **Fresh Attractions Snack Bar** — 2
- **Great American Bagel** — Terminal 3 · Bagels · Quick service · $
- **Harvest & Grounds** — Terminal 3 · Coffee shop · $
- **Ice Box Café** — Terminal 4 · American · Café · $$
- **Jetway Café** — Terminal 1 · American · Café · $$
- **Kafe Kalik** — Terminal 4 · Caribbean · Bar & Grill · $$
- **Kelly’s Cajun Grill** — Terminal 3 · Cajun/Creole · Fast-casual · $$
- **Kona Big Wave Bar** — Terminal 1 · Bar · $$
- **La Familia Tacos & Tequila** — Terminal 1 · Mexican restaurant · $$
- **Lime-A-Rita Bar** — Terminal 3 · Bar · Grab-and-go · $$
- **Margaritaville Restaurant** — Terminal 1 · Casual dining, American & Caribbean · $$
- **Miami Grill** — 4
- **Miami Subs** — Terminal 3 · Subs & Gyros · Fast food · $
- **Pei Wei** — 1
- **Pollo Tropical** — Terminal 3 (Purple Terminal) · Caribbean / Latin fast-casual · $$
- **Red Stripe Bar** — Terminal 1 · Bar · $$
- **Rocco's Tacos** — 1
- **Rocco's Tacos and Tequila Bar** — Terminal 1 · Mexican restaurant · $$
- **Saladworks** — Terminal 1 · Salads · Quick service · $$
- **Sergio's** — Terminal 1 · Cuban restaurant · $$
- **Shake Shack** — 1
- **Shula Burger** — 2
- **Starbucks** — 1
- **Starbucks** — 3
- **Steak 'n Shake** — Terminal 3 · Fast food burger restaurant · $
- **Subway** — 4
- **TGI Fridays** — Terminal 3 · American · Bar & Grill · $$
- **The Market by Hudson** — 4
- **Urban Market** — 3
- **Villa Pizza** — Terminal 4 · Pizza · Fast food · $
- **Whiskey River** — 3
- **Whiskey River Bar (satellite/bar-only)** — Terminal 1 · Bar · $$
- **Zona Fresca** — 1

## Lounges (12)

- **American Airlines Admirals Club** — 3 · Terminal 3, American
- **Delta Sky Club** — 2 · Terminal 2, Delta · $30
- **Escape Lounge** — 3 · Terminal 3, pay-in · $45
- **Escape Lounge (The Centurion Studio Partner)** — Terminal 3 · American Express Platinum/Centurion, Paid entry for other passengers · $45
- **Escape Lounges – The Centurion Studio Partner** — Terminal 3 · Paid day pass for any traveler, Complimentary access for American Express Platinum Card Members, Complimentary access for Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card Members traveling on a Delta-marketed flight, Access for other eligible American Express cardholders per Amex rules · From about $45 when prebooked; higher walk-up pricing
- **JetBlue Rooftop Terrace** — 3 · Terminal 3, JetBlue
- **Kafe Kalik (Priority Pass Restaurant Credit)** — Terminal 4 · Priority Pass restaurant credit, Paid dining for all passengers · Priority Pass members receive a dining credit in lieu of lounge access; non-members pay à la carte
- **Premium Lounge** — 4 · Terminal 4, independent
- **Spirit Airlines Club (Partner Lounge Area)** — Terminal 4 · Invitation-only for select Spirit guests
- **The Club FLL** — 1 · Terminal 1, Priority Pass + day pass
- **United Club** — 1 · Terminal 1, United
- **USO Lounge** — 2 · Terminal 2, military

## Shops (44)

- **3Sixty Duty Free & More** — Terminal 1 · Duty-free and travel retail
- **5-Sunset** — Terminal 1 · Souvenirs and gifts
- **A1A Travel Mart** — Terminal 3 · Convenience store
- **Bags to Go** — Terminal 1 (Yellow Terminal) · Baggage storage & related services
- **Between the Lines** — Terminal 1 · Books & Gifts
- **Brighton Collectibles** — 2
- **Broward Duty Free (additional concourse location)** — Terminal 3 · Duty free
- **Broward Duty Free (Concourse E location)** — Terminal 3 · Duty free
- **Broward Duty Free Kiosk** — Terminal 2 · Duty-free
- **Chico's** — 3
- **CNBC News** — Terminal 2 · Newsstand and convenience store
- **CNBC Smart Shop** — 3
- **CNN Newsstand** — Terminal 2 · News & Books
- **Duty Free Americas** — 3
- **Duty Free Americas** — 4
- **Duty Free Americas (Terminal 3)** — Terminal 3 · Duty-free
- **Duty Free Americas (Terminal 4)** — Terminal 4 · Duty-free
- **Duty Free Store (Terminal 4)** — Terminal 4 · Duty Free
- **Florida Gifts** — 1
- **Harley-Davidson** — Terminal 1 · Branded apparel and gifts
- **Hudson** — 1
- **Hudson Booksellers** — Terminal 1 · Bookstore/newsstand
- **Hudson News** — 2
- **Hudson News (Concourse B)** — Terminal 1 · News & Convenience
- **Hudson News (Concourse C)** — Terminal 1 · News & Convenience
- **Igual** — Terminal 1 · Apparel and accessories
- **InMotion** — 1
- **InMotion** — 3
- **Island Marketplace** — Terminal 4 · Gifts & Convenience
- **Lauderdale News** — Terminal 3 · News & convenience
- **Market** — Terminal 1 · Grab-and-go convenience
- **Mindworks** — Terminal 1 · Toys & Gifts
- **New River News** — Terminal 3 · News & convenience
- **NewsLink** — Terminal 4 · News & Convenience
- **NewsLink Fort Lauderdale** — Terminal 2 · Newsstand and travel essentials
- **Rip Curl** — Terminal 1 · Surf and beachwear
- **Ron Jon Surf Shop** — Terminal 3 · Beachwear & Gifts
- **Sunglass Hut** — 1
- **Sunglass Hut** — 3
- **Tech on the Go** — 2
- **The Market by Hudson** — 4
- **Travel Essentials / Gift Shop (Terminal 4)** — Terminal 4 · Travel Essentials & Gifts
- **Tropical News** — Terminal 3 · News & convenience
- **Victoria's Secret** — 3

## Parking (11)

- **Curbside Valet Parking** — Valet · $25/day · At terminal curbs
- **Cypress Garage** — Garage parking · $20/day, $2 per 20 minutes/hr
- **Cypress Garage (Garage 2)** — Garage · $15/day · Adjacent to Terminals 3 and 4
- **Economy Parking** — Long-term lot · $10/day, >none/hr
- **Hibiscus Garage** — Garage parking · $20/day, $2 per 20 minutes/hr
- **Overflow Surface Lot** — Surface lot · $10/day · Short shuttle ride from terminals
- **Palm Garage** — Garage parking · $20/day, $2 per 20 minutes/hr
- **Palm Garage (Garage 1)** — Garage · $15/day · Adjacent to Terminals 1 and 2
- **Park By The Ports FLL** — Surface lot · $8/day · Approximately 2.5 mi from FLL
- **Park 'N Fly Fort Lauderdale** — Surface lot · $12/day · Within 3 mi of the airport
- **Valet Parking** — Curbside valet · $30/day, >none/hr

## Ground transport (14)

- **Brightline Shuttle** — Intercity rail connector · /trip · /trip · /trip
- **Broward County Transit Route 1** — Local bus · /trip · /trip · /trip
- **Greyhound** — Intercity bus · /trip · /trip · /trip
- **Hotel Courtesy Shuttles** — Shuttle · 10-20 min to nearby hotels · Free · Typically every 30 min
  Many area hotels near FLL provide complimentary vans that pick up guests at designated zones outside baggage claim.
- **Megabus** — Intercity coach · /trip · /trip · /trip
- **Port Everglades Cruise Shuttles** — Shuttle · 10-15 min to Port Everglades · $10-$20 per person · Coordinated with cruise arrival/departure times
  Shared shuttles and private operators provide transfers between FLL and nearby Port Everglades cruise terminals.
- **Ride app pickup** — Rideshare zone · /trip · /trip · /trip
- **Rideshare (Uber/Lyft)** — Rideshare · 15-20 min to downtown Fort Lauderdale · $15-$25 depending on demand · On demand
  Designated pickup zones for Uber and Lyft are located in the airport parking garages or outside arrivals, following posted signs.
- **Taxi from FLL Curbside Stands** — Taxi · 15-20 min to downtown Fort Lauderdale · $20-$30 · On demand
  Metered taxis are available outside each terminal’s baggage claim area and serve all South Florida destinations.
- **Taxi stand** — Metered taxi · /trip · /trip · /trip
- **Tri-Rail** — Commuter rail · /trip · /trip · /trip
- **Tri-Rail Commuter Train** — Train · 35-45 min to downtown Miami; 30-40 min to West Palm Beach (from FLL station) · $2.50-$8.75 depending on distance · Every 20-60 min
  Tri-Rail operates north-south commuter rail service with connections at the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood Airport Station reached by free airport shuttle.
- **Tri-Rail Shuttle** — Rail connector · /trip · 0 · /trip
- **Tri-Rail Shuttle to Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood Airport Station** — Shuttle · 10-15 min to Tri-Rail station · Free · Every 15-20 min
  Free shuttle buses link all terminals to the nearby Tri-Rail commuter rail station for service between Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach.

## Insider tips

- _Insider_: If you’re looking for a quiet working spot, Terminal 1 offers more natural light and seating post-security than its counterparts.
- _Time_: Walking between Terminals 1-3 is often more efficient than using airport shuttles; regulars say you can stroll the distance in about 15–20 minutes.
- _Money_: Nearby off-airport lots offer cheaper parking rates and frequent shuttles to FLL, ideal for long-term stays.
- _Avoid_: Security lines cluster in Terminal 2 during peak hours; use TSA PreCheck or CLEAR for smoother passage.
- _Local_: Try Rocco’s Tacos in Terminal 1 for a sit-down meal with a margarita, praised for its quality Mexican fare.
- _Quiet_: The Club in Terminal 1 is often a less crowded alternative to the main concourses, providing a peaceful retreat with adequate facilities.
- _Time_: For better coffee, head to Starbucks in Terminals 1 or 3; smaller outlets often have limited hours or selections.