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- To downtownNo train at the terminal. Free Tri-Rail shuttle from the lower-level GTA stops to the Dania Beach station (every 15–20 min), then Tri-Rail north to Fort Lauderdale, $3–4 weekdays or $5 day pass weekends. Brightline runs a $10 shuttle to its downtown station.details
- Uber / LyftLower level (Arrivals). T1 go left past the taxi podium to Zone Z. T2 go left to GTA-2. T3 and T4 cross the crosswalk into the first floor of the Palm Garage (south end), Zones A–D. Your app names the zone.details
- Between terminalsLandside only, except a post-security walkway between T3 and T4. Walk the curbside or garage walkways (T1 to T4 is a long walk); the 24 h Rental Car Center shuttle links T2, T3 and T4 with the RCC next to T1.details
- NursingLactation suites after security in every terminal, near the Concourse A moving walkway and B/C connector (T1), gate D3 (T2), the Concourse E Dunkin' and the T3/T4 connector (T3), and gate G8 (T4).details
Getting to and from the airport 12
Tri-Rail via free airport shuttleTrain + shuttle Lower level (Arrivals). Shuttle stops GTA-1 (west end of T1), GTA-2 (between T2 and T3) and GTA-3 (between T3 and T4). Follow "Tri-Rail" signs.
Station is "Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport at Dania Beach", a few miles south. Catch the return shuttle on the ground floor of the station garage. No service overnight. Since March 2025 GTA-2 is closed for construction; T2 users go to GTA-1, T3 users to GTA-3.
Brightline Airport Connector shuttleTrain + shuttle Lower level (Arrivals). T1 exit Door 114, turn right to Zone B under the yellow garage walkway. T2/T3 use Zone F in the ground transportation area between the terminals. T4 exit Door 414, turn right to Zone B under the white awning.
Goes to Brightline Fort Lauderdale station (300 NW 2nd St) for trains to Miami, West Palm Beach and Orlando. The airport page says GTA-1/2/3 and last bus 20:00; Brightline's page gives the zone letters above and 20:20. Trust the Brightline page for stops.
Broward County Transit Route 1 (Aventura Mall – Broward Central Terminal via US 1)Bus Stop G on the upper (departures) level of the Rental Car Center. From T2, T3 or T4 take the RCC shuttle; from T1 use the Level 2 bridge and moving walkway into the RCC.
Cheapest way downtown (Broward Central Terminal) or south to Aventura. Schedule effective 2025-10-26. Tri-Rail station is served by Routes 4, 6, 15 and 16, not Route 1.
Taxi podiumsTaxi Lower level (Arrivals) curb. T1 turn right (west end). T2 turn left (east end). T3 turn left (north end). T4 turn left (west end). Follow taxi signs.
Up to 5 passengers. No child seats available. The airport's cruise page quotes about $12 to the port, lower than its transport page.
Limousines, sedans and vansLimo / sedan Designated curbside areas on the lower level (Arrivals); ask at the Ground Transportation Booth in baggage claim
Rental Car Center (RCC)Car rental 600 Terminal Drive, next to Terminal 1. From T1 walk the Level 2 pedestrian bridge near the Concourse B checkpoint. From T2, T3 and T4 take the free shuttle from the lower level outside baggage claim.
12 companies on Levels 2–4 (Avis, Budget, Hertz, Enterprise, National, Alamo, Dollar, Thrifty, Sixt, Fox, Ace, Payless). Off-airport firms pick up at Zone G of the RCC; courtesy phone between bus stop 6 and Zone G.
Free hotel shuttlesHotel shuttle Lower level (Arrivals). T1 turn right to GTA-1. T2 turn left (use GTA-1 while GTA-2 is closed). T3 turn right to GTA-3. T4 turn left to GTA-3.
GTA-2 (between T2 and T3) has been closed since 10 March 2025 for construction of the T2–T3 walkway.
Getting to Port EvergladesCruise transfer Ground Transportation Desks near baggage claim in each terminal
About 10 minutes by road. No free port shuttle. Pre-booked cruise-line reps meet you in baggage claim. Airlines may only accept checked bags within 2 h of departure on cruise days.
Nothing matches where you are — ground transport is all before security.
Between terminals 3
Walking and shuttle between terminalsInter-terminal transfer Curbside walkways or the parking-garage walking trail (follow ground-level arrows); RCC shuttle from the lower level outside baggage claim at T2, T3 and T4
There is no dedicated inter-terminal shuttle; the RCC courtesy shuttle only links the terminals with the Rental Car Center beside T1. Changing terminals means re-clearing security except T3–T4.
Terminal 3 – Terminal 4 connectorAirside walkway Entrance near the Concourse F security checkpoint in T3; leads to Concourse G in T4
Only airside link at FLL. The airport confirms the connector on its lactation and pet-relief pages; third-party guides note international arrivals cannot use it. A T2–T3 post-security walkway is under construction.
Terminal 1 bridge to the Rental Car CenterPedestrian bridge Level 2 (Departures), near the Concourse B security checkpoint; follow RCC signs
Moving walkway into the RCC. Also the way to the BCT Route 1 bus stop and the Lost and Found office.
Nothing matches where you are — change the terminal or security filter to see all.
Families and nursing 9
Lactation suite (ADA unit)Nursing room Concourse A, at the end of the moving walkway, near La Familia Tacos & Tequila
Wheelchair-accessible unit. The airport page gives no hours or unlock method; third-party guides say Mamava app code or call 954-359-1201.
Lactation suiteNursing room Past the security checkpoint, in the connector walkway toward Concourse B
Lactation suiteNursing room Concourse D, past security, close to gate D3
Lactation suite (ADA unit)Nursing room Concourse E, past security, near the Dunkin' coffee shop
Lactation suiteNursing room At the entrance to the Terminal 3/4 connector, near the Concourse F security checkpoint
Reachable from Terminal 4 gates without re-clearing security.
Lactation suiteNursing room Concourse G, past security, close to gate G8
Family restroomsFamily washroom Select locations in Terminals 1–4 and the Rental Car Center; follow restroom signage
Formula, breast milk and baby food through securityPolicy Any TSA checkpoint
Allowed in carry-on above 3.4 oz / 100 ml, plus ice packs. Tell the officer at the start and take them out for separate screening. The child need not be with you. Rules are TSA's, not the airport's.
Strollers and car seats at screeningPolicy Any TSA checkpoint
Strollers, carriers and car seats go through the X-ray; oversize ones get a hand inspection. Carry the child through the metal detector. Gate-checking is up to your airline.
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Lounges 4
Escape Lounge (Centurion Studio Partner)Pay-in lounge Level 2, after the security checkpoint, on the walkway to gates E1–E10
- Anyone with a same-day boarding pass, up to 3 h before departure
- Amex Platinum cardholders free
- Delta SkyMiles Reserve cardholders free on a Delta-marketed flight that day
- Under 3 free
The only lounge open to everyone at FLL and reachable from Terminal 4 via the airside connector. Fills up on cruise-turnaround mornings; book ahead.
Delta Sky ClubAirline lounge Main atrium between gates D2 and D3
- Delta One and SkyTeam premium-cabin passengers
- Sky Club members (not on basic economy)
- Eligible Amex Platinum / Delta Reserve cardholders flying Delta, within 3 h of departure, visit limits apply
Only lounge in Terminal 2. No day passes. Hours not published on the Amex page; check the Delta app.
United ClubAirline lounge Concourse C, near gate C1
- United / Star Alliance premium cabins
- Star Alliance Gold on a Star Alliance flight
- United Club members
- One-time pass sold at the desk or in the United app
Reachable only from Terminal 1 gates; no airside link to other terminals.
Kafe Kalik (Priority Pass dining credit)Priority Pass restaurant Concourse G, near gate G6
- Priority Pass members whose plan includes restaurant credits
- Open to all as a regular restaurant
No Priority Pass lounge exists at FLL; this dining credit is the only Priority Pass benefit. Many bank-issued memberships exclude restaurants.
Nothing matches where you are — change the terminal or security filter to see all.
Accessibility 5
Wheelchair and mobility assistancePolicy Request through your airline
Airlines, not the airport, provide wheelchair help on request. Braille and raised numbers in all elevators.
Wheelchair-accessible restroomsAccessible washroom Throughout all terminals and the Rental Car Center
No adult changing table or sensory room is documented on the airport site.
Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyardProgram Request by email ([email protected]); planned at Ground Transportation booths and baggage-claim volunteer desks
Voluntary lanyard or pin signalling you may need more time or support. Lanyards are mailed or handed over by appointment.
Visual paging for deaf and hard-of-hearing travellersHearing support Flight information screens on the upper and lower levels of every terminal
To have a message displayed, call the Communications Center at 954-359-1201. No hearing loop is documented.
Accessible taxis and wheelchair vansGround transport Taxi podium on the lower level of each terminal, or the Ground Transportation Booth in baggage claim
Call wheelchair taxi dispatch at 954-270-9535; advance notice recommended. Tri-Rail and BCT buses are wheelchair accessible.
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Rest, showers, quiet 2
Quiet room for meditation and prayerPrayer / quiet room South end of Terminal 3
Not listed on the airport's own site; from a third-party guide updated September 2026. Confirm with staff.
Shower suite inside the Escape LoungeShowers Escape Lounge, Level 2 on the walkway to gates E1–E10
Single shower suite reported at opening; no other public showers are documented at FLL.
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Pets and service animals 10
Outdoor pet relief areaPet relief area Lower level, outside baggage claim, under the walkway from the garage
Free waste bags. Brightline's shuttle stop (Zone B) is just before it.
Outdoor pet relief areaPet relief area Lower level, outside the Palm Garage across from Terminal 2
Outdoor pet relief areaPet relief area Lower level, outside the Palm Garage across from Terminal 3
Outdoor pet relief areaPet relief area Lower level, outside the Palm Garage across from Terminal 4
Indoor service animal relief areaService animal relief area B/C connector
The airport does not give gate numbers for its six indoor areas; ask staff.
Indoor service animal relief areaService animal relief area Concourse A
Indoor service animal relief area (arrivals)Service animal relief area U.S. Customs Federal Inspection Station
Indoor service animal relief areaService animal relief area Concourse D
Indoor service animal relief areaService animal relief area Concourse F
Indoor service animal relief areaService animal relief area Concourse G
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Services 9
Free airport Wi-FiWi-Fi Everywhere
Network names: Airport-Wifi-Terminal_1, _2, _3, _4 and Airport-Wifi-Rental_Car_Center.
Public baggage storageLuggage storage 2nd floor (Departures), before security, near the Concourse B exit
Public baggage storageLuggage storage Lower level (Arrivals), near baggage claim
Public baggage storageLuggage storage Baggage claim level (lower level), next to the JetBlue bag service office
The Terminal 4 storage point is closed until further notice.
Lost and Found officeLost and found Rental Car Center, Level 2, across from the Enterprise counter next to the elevators
File online at LostandFoundReport.com/fortlauderdaleairport or call 954-359-2247 ext. 3. Items left on planes or in rental cars go to the airline or rental firm; TSA checkpoint items arrive here next business day.
Currency exchange Lower level, baggage claim area, before security
Only exchange counter at FLL. ATMs are 24 h, before and after security, in all four terminals.
Baggage carts and bag wrappingBaggage carts Baggage claim and check-in areas
Ground Transportation BoothInformation desk Baggage claim area, lower level, in each terminal
Staffed desk for taxis, accessible vans, limos and shared rides. Ground Transportation Office 1-866-435-9355, option 3.
No hotel attached to the terminalsHotel Nearest hotels are in Dania Beach, about 1–2 miles away, reached by free hotel shuttles from GTA-1 and GTA-3
The airport's own site lists no on-property hotel; a third-party guide names Le Méridien Dania Beach (about 0.9 mi) as the closest. Use the hotel-shuttle entry for pickup points.
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Last full review 2026-10-26. "Unconfirmed" means a reputable third-party source we couldn't confirm on the airport's own pages. Gates and pickup zones change; report an error.