South Florida's value-focused gateway serving millions annually.
Opened
1929
Location
Fort Lauderdale, United States
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is a major commercial airport located in Broward County, Florida, serving the greater Fort Lauderdale and Miami metropolitan areas. It is one of the fastest-growing airports in the United States and handles tens of millions of passengers each year.
FLL is particularly known as a hub for low-cost carriers, especially Spirit Airlines and Southwest Airlines, making it a popular alternative to Miami International Airport for budget-conscious travelers. The airport also serves as a significant gateway for cruise passengers heading to Port Everglades, one of the world's busiest cruise ports.
The airport has undergone significant expansion and modernization projects over the years, including terminal upgrades and runway improvements, to accommodate its growing passenger volume and meet future demand.
Terminals
FLL has four terminals (Terminals 1 through 4) with a total of 30 gates, serving both domestic and international routes.
Getting to & from
The airport is served by Broward County Transit buses, the Tri-Rail commuter rail system via a shuttle connection, taxis, rideshare services, and rental cars.
Airlines here
Southwest Airlines and Spirit Airlines are the dominant carriers at FLL, alongside JetBlue, Delta, American Airlines, and several international carriers.
Notable facts
›FLL serves as a major alternative to Miami International Airport for South Florida travelers.
›Port Everglades, one of the world's busiest cruise ports, is located adjacent to the airport.
›Spirit Airlines has historically used FLL as one of its primary bases of operations.
›The airport handled over 35 million passengers in 2019, before pandemic disruptions.
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Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport is a major public airport located in unincorporated Broward County, Florida, United States, roughly 3 miles (4.8 km) southwest of downtown Fort Lauderdale and 21 miles (34 km) north of Miami. The second busiest of the Miami metropolitan area's commercial airports, it is located off I-595, I-95, Highway 1, SR A1A, and SR 5, and is bounded by the cities of Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, and Dania Beach.