Navigating Fll Airport: Tips For Seamless Connections

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is a bustling airport that served almost 35.1 million passengers in 2023. With 4 terminals offering a variety of dining, shopping, and lounge options, FLL is a major gateway for both domestic and international flights. The airport provides convenient ground transportation options, including shuttles, car rentals, buses, and trains, making it especially convenient for cruise passengers due to its proximity to Port Everglades. In this guide, we will explore the different ways to connect and get around FLL Airport, ensuring a smooth travel experience.

Connecting to FLL Wi-Fi on iOS and Android

Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) provides free and unlimited internet access in all terminals, concourses, and the car rental center. The network name will depend on your location within the airport. The networks are:

• Airport-Wifi-Terminal_1
• Airport-Wifi-Terminal_2
• Airport-Wifi-Terminal_3
• Airport-Wifi-Terminal_4
• Airport-Wifi-Rental_Car_Center

To connect to the Wi-Fi on iOS:

• Go to your Wi-Fi settings from the Home screen.
• Select the relevant network from the list of options.
• Get connected to the FLL Airport Wi-Fi.

To connect to the Wi-Fi on Android:

• Go to your Android Settings.
• Tap 'Wi-Fi' under 'Wireless & Networks'.
• Select and tap the relevant network to connect.
• Get connected to the FLL Airport Wi-Fi.

Transport between terminals

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) has four terminals: Terminals 1, 2, 3, and 4. Terminals 3 and 4 are connected via a bridge, while Terminals 1 and 2 are independent from each other and the other two terminals.

Terminal Shuttle Bus

The terminal shuttle buses depart from the lower level outside of each terminal. This service usually operates from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, but it is temporarily suspended.

Garage Tram

Passengers can ride the garage tram from the lower level of the Palm and Hibiscus parking garages. The tram serves all terminals and operates every 8 minutes, 24/7. It runs every 8 minutes from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm and every 15 minutes from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am.

Shuttle Buses

Free shuttle buses connect the terminals to the FLL Airport Tri-Rail station, where passengers can board a train to Miami Dade.

Pick-up and drop-off points for Uber and Lyft

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) has designated pick-up and drop-off points for rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft.

Rideshare drop-offs can be made at the departures level of the airport, alongside regular passengers and taxis. It is important to notify your driver of the airline and terminal upon entering the airport premises.

For pick-ups, FLL has a slightly different policy, with the pick-up locations away from the rest of the ground transportation. The designated pick-up areas for Uber and Lyft are on the lower level (arrivals level) only, between Terminals 1 and 2 and between Terminals 3 and 4. Look for the "Commercial Passenger Vehicles Only" signs curbside, located between the terminals on the outermost curb, or the innermost curb, and indicated by a purple elliptical symbol on the map. These areas are marked with signs showing a cell phone.

To receive trip requests while at FLL as an Uber driver, you need to enter the designated waiting area and be placed in a virtual queue.

Where to find charging stations

If your device is running low on battery, you can find charging stations in the concourse areas of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. These charging stations are free to use.

If you are driving to the airport, there are also charging stations available in the car parks. The airport has three parking garages named Cypress, Hibiscus, and Palm, which are located outside the terminals.

There is also a charging station located at Sheltair Aviation, 1100 Lee Wagener Boulevard, which is close to the airport.

How to get to downtown Miami from FLL

There are several ways to get to downtown Miami from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Here is a step-by-step guide:

By Train

• Take the train from Fort Lauderdale to Miami. The Brightline train service departs hourly and the journey takes approximately 38 minutes.
• Get off at Miami station, which is located in downtown Miami.

By Bus

• Take the Flixbus USA bus from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Downtown Miami. This bus departs once daily and the journey takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
• Alternatively, you can take a different bus route by first taking the bus from the Airport/Rental Car Center to Central Terminal Bay C1 - Rt101, and then taking the line 01 and line 3 buses to reach downtown Miami.

By Taxi

You can also take a taxi from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to downtown Miami. The drive is approximately 24 miles and will take around 30 minutes, depending on traffic.

By Car

If you prefer to drive yourself, you can rent a car at the airport and drive to downtown Miami. The road distance is approximately 24 miles, and the drive will take around 30 minutes without traffic.

By Shuttle

Another option is to take a shuttle bus from the airport to downtown Miami. Shuttle services, such as the GO Airport Shuttle, offer shared or private rides.

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