Terminal 1Yellow terminal
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport Terminal 1, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315FAA rank #20 · Large hub
FLLFort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International
Guide reviewed September 1, 2026
The short answer
FLL's problem is cruise-day compression. Arrive early, but verify when your airline will accept checked bags; use the Terminal 1 bridge or shuttle correctly for rental cars.
Arrival planner
When should I be at FLL?
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Recommended airport arrival—:—
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We’ll work backward from the airport’s recommendation.
2 hours before departure
This is your airport arrival time—not the time to leave home. Airline check-in and bag-drop cutoffs still apply.
Security peakFriday through Monday mornings, cruise-ship turnover periods, school breaks, and holidays
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Security
What you’re walking into
FLL publishes current TSA times on its official homepage. Cruise turnover days can produce sharp morning crowds and airline bag-check limits.
Check live security wait times before leaving ↗TSA PreCheck● Yes
CLEAR● Yes
Global Entry● Yes
Mobile Passport● Yes
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Official parking
What it costs
Overflow lot$10/dayWhen open; shuttle service
Long-term garage$20/dayPalm, Hibiscus, and Cypress garage areas
Short-term garage$36/day
Valet$30/day
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Ground transportation
Don’t stand at the wrong curb
Pickup and drop-off use designated curb zones between terminals. Confirm the terminal and door in the app before requesting the ride.
The Rental Car Center is across from Terminal 1 via a Level 2 pedestrian bridge. Terminals 2–4 use free lower-level shuttles every 10 minutes, 24/7.
Terminals are connected landside by walkways and a free shuttle, but secure-side connections are limited; expect to re-screen when changing terminal areas.
FLL cell-phone waiting areaFree; attended vehicles; 30-minute limitFort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport Cell Phone Waiting Area, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
A free 49-space cell-phone lot allows attended waiting for up to 30 minutes.
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Airport hotels
Sleep close. Leave the car.
FLL has no hotel inside or directly connected to the terminals. Airport-area and cruise-port hotels use courtesy shuttles from designated terminal pickup zones.
Inside or airport-connected
None at this airportPark-and-fly
Confirm terms before bookingFairfield Inn & Suites Fort Lauderdale Airport & Cruise Port
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle; confirm current hours and cruise-port service separately
- Parking
- Hotel-and-parking package includes parking for the selected dates
Homewood Suites Fort Lauderdale Airport–Cruise Port
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle; verify pickup location
- Parking
- Extended parking is available only through an eligible package
Hyatt Place Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port
- Airport ride
- Airport transfer is included with eligible package; confirm schedule and any separate cruise transfer
- Parking
- Package parking covers the reservation period selected at checkout
Hotel information reviewed September 2, 2026. Confirm current shuttle hours, parking terms, and package availability before booking.
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Airport essentials
Everything else worth knowing
Free Wi-Fi● Yes
USO lounge● No
Pet relief● Yes
EV chargingAvailable in selected garage and parking areas; verify current locations before relying on a charger.
SmokingNo smoking inside terminals; use designated outdoor areas.
OvernightFLL operates 24 hours, but seating is crowded on cruise days and secure-side access may be limited overnight.
Sources & freshness
Trust the facts. Check the source.
Guide information reviewed September 1, 2026. For today’s operations, rates, and hours, use the live links and official sources below.
FLL live TSA times↗FLL parking↗FLL rental cars↗FLL cruise-day guidance↗FLL official airport information↗FLL ride-app pickup zones↗