From the North: Take I-95 South to I-595 East. Bear right onto U.S. 1 (South Federal Highway) and take the Airport exit. Follow the directions into the Airport.
From the South: Take I-95 North to I-595 East. Bear right onto U.S. 1 (South Federal Highway) and take the Airport exit. Follow the directions into the Airport.
From Fort Lauderdale beach: From AIA, go West on Sunrise Blvd. (or Las Olas Blvd.) to Federal Highway. Go South on U.S. 1 (South Federal Highway) to the Airport exit. Follow the directions into the Airport.
Safe, reliable and efficient mass transit to and from the Airport is available through Broward County Transit (BCT) buses or Tri-Rail (commuter train) feeder buses. Bus stops are located:
At the west end of Terminal 1 Between Terminals 2 and 3 Between Terminals 3 and 4
BCT and Tri-Rail operate daily schedules. For more information, click on the links above to visit their Web sites or call the BCT Rider Info Line at 954.357.8400 or 954.357.8320 (TTY) or the Tri-Rail Information line at 800.TRI.RAIL (800.874.7245).
SHARED RIDE/PRIVATE CAR:
Main Content Section Column For door-to-door, shared-ride transportation, consider a luxury sedan or van from Tri County Airport Express which provides a "zone" fare from the Airport right to your home. Private Car service is also available. Check in at the Transportation Podium located outside the baggage area on the lower level curbside. A comparison list of fares is posted at each podium. Or, for more information, contact Tri County Airport Express at 954-561-8888 or toll free 800-244-8252.
TAXIS:
Yellow Cab taxis are available on demand around the clock at the Airport. Please check in at the Transportation Podium located outside the baggage area on the lower level at the curb of each terminal. Rate comparison charts are posted at each podium. Cabs may accept up to five people for the fare stated on the taxi's meters.
Please note: Taxi fares are regulated by law in Broward County. For more information, call Yellow Cab at 954-777-7777.
HOTEL SHUTTLES:
Many hotels in the Greater Fort Lauderdale area offer free shuttles from the Airport to the hotel. For more information, contact your hotel.
Stay to your LEFT as you approach the airport on Terminal Drive. Use the second lane from the left to access all parking. Follow the signs for SHORT or LONG-TERM PARKING and choose one of our three garages. The Hibiscus and Palm Garages offer short- and long-term parking. The Cypress Garage offers long-term parking on levels 6–9 and can be accessed from level 7 of the Hibiscus Garage. Valet parking is available for all terminals just follow the signs for LONG-TERM PARKING to areas marked VALET/PREMIER PARKING. To access REMOTE PARKING, follow the signs for REMOTE PARKING.
Terminal Parking
For self-parking at the Airport, use the convenient multi-level Garage Complex, with more than 12,000 parking spaces for short- and long-term parking. These areas are well lit, and have regular security patrols.
If you choose to park in the Garage Complex, as you approach the Airport watch for color-coded signs that show airline terminal locations. For maximum convenience, follow the color-coded signs inside the Garage Complex to park near your terminal location.
Watch for Tram stops on the lower level of the Garage Complex. The Trams run every 10 minutes and will transport you quickly and effortlessly to your terminal.
Valet/Premier Parking
Valet/Premier Parking offers the ultimate convenience to travelers who want to simply drop off their car. Valet parking is Terminal parking, and a whole lot more. For example, you'll also enjoy express vehicle return with no waiting and express exit from the Garage Complex. Plus, a number of car care services are available, including a full-service car wash, and wax and detail.
Remote Lot Parking
Long-term self-parking is also available at three remote lots - Park 'n' Save, Tower, and Holiday lots. Free shuttles to the terminals operate from these lots every 15 minutes, 24 hours a day.
Cell Phone Waiting Area:
From I-595
Take exit 12A and proceed south on US-1. Turn right at Griffin Road and turn right at the traffic signal just beyond the rail road tracks. Merge right on to Perimeter Road. The Cell Phone Waiting area will be on your left, 1 mile straight ahead.
From US-1 Southbound
Turn right at Griffin Road and then turn right at the traffic signal just beyond the rail road tracks. Merge right on to Perimeter Road. The Cell Phone Waiting area will be on your left, 1 mile straight ahead.
From US-1 Northbound
Turn left at Griffin Road and then turn right at the traffic signal just beyond the rail road tracks. Merge right on to Perimeter Road. The Cell Phone Waiting area will be on your left, 1 mile straight ahead.
From I-95 and Griffin Road Eastbound
Take Griffin Road east. Turn left at the traffic signal just before the rail road tracks at US-1. Merge right on to Perimeter Road. The Cell Phone Waiting area will be on your left, 1 mile straight ahead.
Located at the lower level of each terminal entrance, you can catch a courtesy shuttle bus that transports passengers from terminal to terminal.
TERMINAL TO PARKING GARAGE:
Watch for Tram stops on the lower level of the Garage Complex. The Trams run every 10 minutes and will transport you quickly and effortlessly to your terminal.
Did you lose an item at the airport? If you lost the item on the airplane - please contact your air carrier. If you lost an item in any other area at the airport, please contact the Airport Lost and Found Office at 954-359-1200, option #8.
FLL Airport Lost and Found Hours are:
Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed on weekends and on Broward County designated holidays
You may also contact us via email at AirportLF@ Broward.org.
The Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood International Airport will keep all lost and found items for 30 days. After 30 days, the property will be deemed abandoned and disposed of in a manner according to Florida Statutes.
Baggage carts are available for rental at a cost of $2.00. Cart stands are located on the upper and lower levels of terminals and the garage complex. Major credit cards are accepted. There is a $.25 refund on all carts returned to a cart stand location. For more information, call 954-359-0007.
Business Services:
Business service centers are located in all four terminals. Here is where you will find such services as ATMs, travel insurance and stamps. The Currency Exchange stocks all major currencies. Exchange rates and commissions are competitive. Daily hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For details, call 954-359-7610.
Terminal 2: Phone cards, US Mail drop-off, Currency Exchange, Money wire, Photo copies, Fax machine
Terminal 3: Phone cards, FedEx drop-off
Terminal 4: Phone cards, US Mail drop-off, Currency Exchange (open only during inbound international flights)
Elevators:
Elevators are located near entrance and exit doors for easy access to all terminal levels.
Medical Services:
Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are an effective lifesaving device used in cardiovascular emergencies. They are accessible at various points throughout the terminals.
Meditation Room:
For travelers seeking a quiet time, there is a Meditation Room at the south end of Terminal 3, departure level. Look for the international symbol for Meditation/Chapel on the door. Please call 1-866-IFLY FLL for further details.
Public Baggage Storage:
Public Baggage Storage is available in Terminals 2, 3, and 4. Enjoy exploring the airport or surrounding communities without the impediment of having to take your luggage with you.
Hours vary by location and season; however the Terminal 3 location is open 7 days a week from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. For more information call 954-394-8001.
Telephones:
Telephones can be found in terminal lobbies, concourses and baggage claim areas. Courtesy phones are available in baggage claim areas offering direct connect service to local car companies and hotels.
Dine and Shop 'Til You Drop at FLL:
A fine selection of gifts shops, restaurants and newsstands awaits passengers within the terminals and concourses of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Additional amenities include Florida Lottery, ice cream shops, and a shoe shine stand. For passengers traveling on international flights, two Duty Free shops are located in Terminal 4. They offer a fine selection of jewelry, perfume, photographic equipment and fine art.
Most restaurants and concessions are located beyond Security checkpoints. However, some are located in open access area outside of security checkpoints. Here you can purchase something you've forgotten to pack, or spend more time with friends and family before your departure.
Terminal 1:
Pre Security (Open Access): Vito's Market Kiosk
Concourse B, Past Security (Passengers Only): Cheeburger-Cheeburger, Cruzan Isle Bar, Cruzan Isle Bar, Pizzeria Uno, Pernell Shoe Shine, CNBC News and Gifts
Concourse C, Past Security (Passengers Only): Jake's Coffee, Spinaci's Italian, TJ Cinnamons, Coastal News & Gifts, Pernell Shoe Shine, Chili's Too Bar & Grill
Special care has been taken in the design and construction of Airport facilities, including parking garages and terminals, to ensure safe, convenient and easy access for travelers with disabilities. To find out more about specific services available, click on the links below.
Airport services for disabled travelers, please call the Broward County Aviation Department at 954.359.1030. Contact your airline for specific flight information and for wheelchair service.
Parking & Terminal Access:
FLL provides an innovative feature at all parking facilities for passengers with upper body mobility limitations. This unique ADA Parking Access Feature allows patrons to access the parking lots without pulling a ticket. Vehicle information is recorded via speakerphone and remote camera and parking charges are calculated upon exit.
Once inside, all on-site garage facilities feature:
Clearly designated disabled parking spaces High-top van parking Curb cuts, ramps, level entrances, elevators and automatic doors Elevator control panels, incorporating Braille, with adjusted height requirements Terminal shuttle buses (with boarding areas conveniently located close to disabled parking spaces) that are wheelchair accessible and operate continuously throughout the day.
Courtesy Parking: Persons operating vehicles that display a Florida Toll Exemption permit, or that are equipped with specialized equipment for utilization by a person who has a disability, such as foot or hand controls, lifts or ramps, will be provided with courtesy parking, subject to Aviation Department verification procedures.
Transportation Access:
Travelers with special needs have numerous ground transportation options at the Airport.
Taxis - Yellow Cab taxis provide transportation for passengers with folding wheelchairs at no additional charge. Wheelchair accessible vans are also available at no additional charge, but advance notice is recommended. For information or to arrange for a van, contact Yellow Cab wheelchair taxi dispatch. Shared Ride - Tri County Airport Express provides wheelchair lift-equipped vans at no additional charge. Advance notice is recommended. Contact Tri-County Airport Express. Car Rentals - With advance notice, most car rental companies provide rental cars equipped with hand controls. Contact your rental car company for further details. Public Transportation - Tri Rail feeder buses and Broward County Transit (BCT) buses accommodate riders in wheelchairs. Click on the links for details.
Passenger Services:
Push button emergency call boxes are located throughout the parking garage for immediate assistance. For passengers who are hearing impaired, visual paging monitors are available at the lower and upper levels of each terminal. Contact the Communications Center at 954-359-1201 to display a message. Wheelchair-accessible restrooms - all public restrooms in the ticket lobbies, concourses and baggage claim areas are wheelchair-accessible. Telephones - Amplified telephones are located in the ticket lobbies, concourses and baggage claim areas. TTY phones for passengers with hearing and speech impairments are available in each terminal building and the Hibiscus Garage, located at all but two public phone banks. Courtesy phone boards with TTY phones are located in all baggage claim areas. The phone will connect callers to the Florida Relay Service and provide Directory Assistance.
The Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport provides travelers and guests free internet access through the airport's wireless system. This service is provided in all terminal and concourse areas. Patrons can utilize a properly configured laptop, personal digital assistant or other device that is wireless compatible and able to connect to the Web. The airport suggests using a computer running one of the newer versions of Windows or MAC operating systems and newer versions of Palm Handhelds, Pocket PCs or other portable devices.
In order to connect to the wireless service follow these simple steps:
Your device must have a compatible wireless card (802.11b) installed in the computer or other device. The wireless card should be configured to obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP enabled) and have all encryption protocols disabled (WEP, LEAP, PEAP, etc.). Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections can be established using most client software (PPTP); however, the airport cannot guarantee all of them to work. The airport highly recommends that users employ standard computing safety measures. The airport does not filter, scan, monitor or block any traffic through this internet connection. Standard safety measures include but are not limited to employing personal anti-virus software with updated signature files, personal firewall programs and all applicable updated security patches or fixes for the operating system and browser software. Users assume all responsibility for employing this service.
Hilton Garden Inn Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood Airport
180 SW 18th Avenue, Dania Beach, Florida, United States 33004
Tel: +1-954-924 9204 Fax: +1-954-924 9042
The Hilton Garden Inn Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood Airport hotel in Florida is just minutes from the Hollywood Airport, Port Everglades Cruise Port and the Broward Convention Center. Las Olas Boutique shopping, Sawgrass Mills, Proplayer Stadium and the famous Florida beaches are a short drive from the Hilton Garden Inn hotel in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The Hilton Garden Inn hotel offers complimentary shuttle service to the airport and the cruise ship terminal. At the Hilton Garden Inn Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood Airport hotel deluxe accommodations, friendly service and a relaxed atmosphere awaits our guests.
Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Airport Hotel
1825 Griffin Road · Dania, Florida 33004 · United States
Phone: (954) 920-3500
Whether it is business or pleasure that brings you to South Florida, Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Airport Hotel offers a great location.
It begins with our complimentary shuttle service to and from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport and continues with our close proximity to I-95, Port Everglades, the downtown business district, and the famous beaches of Fort Lauderdale.
After a long day of travel, find total relaxation in our guest rooms and the celebrated “ahhhhh” of our Sheraton Sweet Sleeper(SM) Bed. With a heated pool, fitness center, and many nearby restaurants, shops, and attractions, we’ll make sure you have fun and enjoy your stay.
Event facilities are ready to welcome groups of up to 700 friends and family for a wedding or colleagues for a meeting. Our friendly staff will help you plan a great event in a great space.
All 57 of FLL's airport shuttles and trams are now environmentally friendly. The fleet runs on B-20 bio-diesel fuel which is a mixture of 80% petroleum and 20% bio-diesel fuel.
Every gallon of bio-diesel fuel used saves a gallon of fossil fuel. It is estimated that the use of bio-diesel fuel in the airport's vehicles will eliminate the need to burn 150,000 gallons of fossil fuel annually.
October 05, 2006
AeroMexico Inaugural Flight
Thursday, October 5, 2006 AeroMexico flight #672…is scheduled to arrive at Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport at 10 pm. It should be a spectacular visual as Broward County Fire Rescue will illuminate the plane with spotlights during the “Water Cannon” salute for the aircraft as it proceeds to gate H-4.
AeroMexico Director of East Coast operations, Gabriel Parra, will be available for interviews at 9:15 pm shortly before the plane’s arrival behind the Broward County Aviation Department’s administration offices near the television live truck area, (100 Aviation Boulevard). This is the ideal location for photographers and video camera operators to capture the water cannon salute.
After the plane’s arrival, approximately thirty-five VIP’s will depart FLL in front of terminal 4, lower level on a charter bus.
Friday morning, October 6 at 7:30 am passengers for the Inaugural departure on flight #673 will leave FLL for Mexico City. There will be Mariachi performers and a quick ribbon cutting prior to the planes departure at gate H-4. (Media interested in attending this portion of the event will need to forward their names to the PIO no later than Wednesday afternoon in order to have TSA security clearance).
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