Welcome to the Cruise Capital of the World
The Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Port Evergladeswork together to ensure that you have a pleasant experience before and after your cruise. Here are some tips on how to make your travel experience as pleasant as possible.
Hotels
Finding aHotel
If you want to stay at a hotel, go to VisitLauderdalefor an extensive listing of hotels. There are many economy hotels within five miles of the airport, and several offer free shuttle service to both the airport and theseaport.
1. Select Hotels in the left menu
2. Select Airport Hotels under the “Filter Your Search” box
3. Select any other options you would like to use
Another option is to use MapQuest to find hotels.
1.Enter our address (100 Aviation Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315)
2. Click on the lodging icon
3. Click on the lodging type (hotel/motel, B&B, etc.)
At The Seaport
Baggage Transport From the Port to the Airport
Some airlines have arrangements with baggage companies to transport your baggage directly from your cabin to your airplane. Contact your airline for additional information. The advantages of using this service include:
- Freedom to explore the area, go shopping, or relax on a nearby beach before your flight
- More mobility and time, especially for those with departures later in the day
- Peace of mind so you won't worry about your luggage while waiting for your flight
Remember 3-1-1
Any liquidsin bottles more than 3.4 ounces, including alcohol and perfumes, are not allowed in carry-on baggage. TSA requires that liquids, gels, and aerosols be less than 3.4 ounces in a one-quart plastic zip-top bag. Place liquids over 3.4 ounces in your checked baggage and ensure they are safely packed. Visit the TSA website for more information.
Declare Larger Liquids
TSA will allow medications, baby formula and food, and breast milk in reasonable quantities exceeding three ounces. These are not required to be in the zip-top bag. Declare these items for inspection at the checkpoint. TSA Officers may need to open these items to conduct additional screening.
Shore Excursions
Avoid arriving at the airport too early for your flight. Take advantage of the shore excursions offered by your cruise line. The earliest some airlines will check baggage is two to three hours before a departure. You may experience longer than normal check-in lines, especially with morning departures. Contact your airline for check-in times.
At FLLAirport
Checking Baggage
The earliest some airlines will check baggage is two to three hours before your scheduled departure. You may experience longer than normal check-in lines, especially with morning departures. Contact your airline for check-in times. We encourage you to take advantage of your cruise line's shore excursions and avoid arriving at the airport too early for your flight.
Earlier Flights
The airlines discourage passengers to “standby" for earlier flights on cruise days (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday) because flights are booked to capacity. On cruise days, many returning passengers arrive at FLLat 8:30 a.m. for flights scheduled throughout the day. This may result in crowded terminals and limited seating at the airport.
Baggage Storage
Public Baggage Storage is available in all terminals.For more information, call 954-359-5505.
For cruise passengers, some airlines offer baggage check-in at the port for the return flight. This gives you the freedom to explore the greater Fort Lauderdale area or the airport. Contact your airline to see if they offer this service.
Car Rentals
If you have a late departure, consider renting a car and exploring beautiful South Florida instead of spending the day at the airport. The Rental Car Center (RCC) is conveniently located across from Terminal 1. These car rental companies are located in the RCC:
When To Go Through Security
You must have a boarding pass, and your baggage checked in with your airline before you can go through security. The earliest some airlines will check baggage is two to three hours prior to the scheduled departure. Contact your airline for specific check-in times.
Leaving The Airport During A Layover
Depending on the time of your layover, you may leave the airport. Remember to leave enough travel time back to the Airport and time to go through the security checkpoint.
Consider renting a car and exploring beautiful South Florida. The airport’s Rental Car Center is conveniently located across from Terminal 1 with 12 rental car companies. Another option is to take a taxi to the beach, mall, or gambling location. For more information on local attractions, go to VisitLauderdale.
Transportation to Port Everglades
Shuttles
There are no free shuttles to the port.
Travel Time to Port Everglades
It's about a 10-minute ride fromFort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airportto Port Everglades.
Transportation Options to Port Everglades
If you pre-arrange for the cruise line’s transportation, a cruise line representative will meet you in the baggage claim area. You cannot use the cruise ship’s transportation unless you made a reservation prior to arriving at the airport.
If you didn’t pre-arrange transportation, there are twooptions: shared rideand taxi cab.
- Visit the Ground Transportation Desks near the baggage claim areaof each terminal to find out about door-to-door, shared-ride, and other transportation options from FLL.
- Taxi Cab - Taxi cabs are also available at $12 (estimated) based on the meter reading. Cabs accept up to five people for the fare stated on the taxi’s meter. They also accept credit cards.Please note: Taxi fares are regulated by law in Broward County.
Read a more detailed description of the transportation options, wait times, rates, and where to find the transportation podiums.
Transportation to PortMiami
Travel Time
Travel time to the PortMiami is about 45 minutes without traffic. We recommend allowing at least 90 minutes for travel, especially during morning and evening rush hour.
Transportation Options to the Port of Miami
There are three transportation options from FLL toPortMiami: ride-share, taxi cab, and Tri-Railcommutertrain.
1.Visit the Ground Transportation Desks near the baggage claim area of each terminal to find out about door-to-door,ride-share, and other transportation options from FLL.
2. Taxi Cab - Taxi cabs are also available from FLL. The fee will be about $67. Cabs accept up to five people for the fare stated on the taxi’s meter. They also accept credit cards.Please note: Taxi fares are regulated by law in Broward County.
3. Train - Tri-Rail (commuter train) does not offer direct service to the PortMiami but gets you close. You would have to take a taxi from the Miami train station to PortMiami. For more information, call 800-874-7245.
Tri-Rail provides free shuttle buses from the FLL terminals to the Tri-Rail station just a few miles from the airport.
Shuttle bus stops are located on the lower level:
- At the west end of Terminal 1
- At the east end of Terminals 4
Read a more detailed description of the transportation options, wait times, rates, and where to find the transportation podiums.
Child Safety Seats
You must bring a child safety seat. The airport, airlines, and transportation companies do not provide child safety seats of any type.