Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
FLL
ICAO Code
KFLL
Airport Type
Large Airport
Class
International

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) has multiple terminals arranged around a central roadway and curbside drop‑off. It serves as a major South Florida airport with several million passengers annually and is a focus city for several U.S. carriers. The airport layout places landside services in a central terminal area with separate airside concourses.

Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
Elevation: 2 m
26.0726, -80.1527

Terminal Guide for Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport #

FLL consists of several terminals/concourses that are adjacent to a central landside complex; airlines are grouped by concourse but assignments can change. Ground transport, arrivals and check‑in are concentrated in the landside terminal with access to each airside concourse. Rental car facilities are consolidated in a separate center off the main terminal and are served by shuttle buses.

Getting to and From Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport #

Downtown Fort Lauderdale is typically 10-20 minutes by road; Miami is around 30-60 minutes depending on traffic. Options:

  • Taxis: Available at the taxi rank outside arrivals; travel times vary by destination and traffic.
  • Ride‑share: Uber and Lyft operate and have designated pickup areas outside the terminal.
  • Rail connections: Tri‑Rail serves a nearby station; a shuttle runs between the airport and the Tri‑Rail/Brightline transfer point (allow extra time).
  • Buses: Local Broward County Transit buses serve the airport; routes and frequency vary.
  • Car hire/driving: Rental car center served by free shuttles; road access to I‑95 and major routes is straightforward.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport #

The airport offers a wide range of dining and shopping across landside and airside areas, with a mix of sit‑down restaurants and fast food. Several airline and pay‑per‑use lounges operate in the concourses for qualifying passengers. Free Wi‑Fi is typically available; charging points are present in gates and seating areas. Ground transport desks, ATMs and currency exchange are in the arrivals/landsie areas. Accessibility services are available - request assistance through your airline.

Tips for Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport #

  • Use the rental car center shuttle if you need a rental - the center is offsite and served by frequent free shuttles.
  • If connecting to Tri‑Rail or Brightline, allow extra time for the shuttle from the terminal to the ground transport area.
  • Ride‑hailing apps (Uber/Lyft) and taxis use designated pickup zones - follow signage in arrivals.

Weather & Climate near Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport #

Climate

Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 15°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1564 mm/year), wettest in June.

Air Quality: AQI 28 Good
Best Time to Visit
MarchAprilDecember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

82 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° 24°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
10.6h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

82 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° 25°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
11.1h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm).

84 Excellent

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
17° 26°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).

84 Excellent

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
19° 28°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

87 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.7h daylight

May

May is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (157 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
21° 30°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

157 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
13.3h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (238 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
23° 31°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

238 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Very High
13.6h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (164 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 32°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

164 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.5h daylight

August

August is the hottest month, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (177 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 32°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

177 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Very High
12.9h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (207 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 32°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

207 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (157 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 30°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

157 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
11.4h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm).

82 Excellent

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
19° 28°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

103 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
10.7h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

84 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
17° 25°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

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