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Shopping at FLL Airport
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Do I need an international flight to buy at the duty free shops?
Yes, to buy alcohol and tobacco you need a boarding pass for an international destination. Perfumes, cosmetics and sweets are available to all passengers. 3Sixty Duty Free has shops in all four terminals.
If I buy at duty free, do they give me the products at the store?
Not always. For liquids such as alcohol or perfume, the store usually delivers your purchase to the boarding gate, just before you board. Some travelers report deliveries that did not arrive, so check the process when you pay.
Are the shops open for night flights?
Partly. Most shops close between 7:00 and 9:30 pm, but in each terminal there is some newsstand or convenience store open until the last flight, and the Terminal 4 duty free stays open until midnight.
Are prices higher than outside the airport?
Yes, especially for drinks and snacks: travelers mention USD 5 for a small bottle of water and USD 10 for a bag of chips. For souvenirs, a magnet and a keychain can cost USD 20.
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Critical Points / Traveler's Handbook
Uneven service at duty free
It is the most criticized point. The staff at the duty free shops is often described as rude and unhelpful, with few products in stock and confusing sales policies. There are also positive exceptions: travelers who saved compared with prices in their country and employees who helped resolve problems.
Returns are complicated
A traveler who found the same perfume cheaper in another shop could not return it because "the system was closed". Compare prices across terminals before buying and keep the receipt.
Self-checkout and labeled prices
At Hudson stores, many purchases go through self-checkout, and travelers report frozen kiosks, confusing lines and prices on the shelf that did not match the register. Check the amount before paying and ask for the receipt, even if you pay with your phone.
The risk of gate delivery
The system of delivering duty free purchases at the gate can fail: there are reports of purchases that never reached the plane. If the product is important to you, ask what to do if it does not arrive.
Pros and Cons of Shopping at FLL
- Pros:
- Duty free in all four terminals: the one in Terminal 4 is open until midnight.
- Well-rated cosmetics: the M.A.C. makeup artists receive many praises.
- Variety in Terminal 4: LEGO, Dylan's Candy Bar and several souvenir shops.
- Cons:
- Uneven service: frequent complaints at the duty free and Hudson stores.
- High prices: especially for water, snacks and souvenirs.
- Self-checkouts that fail: and few cashiers at peak times.
Reviews of the Main Stores
Duty free and tax-free shops
3Sixty Duty Free and Broward Duty Free
User experience:
- Customer service is the most repeated complaint: rude staff, few products in stock and arbitrary rules, such as not letting you try a perfume.
- Problems with returns and with the delivery of purchases at the gate.
- On the positive side, some travelers highlight friendly staff at the Concourse D shop and good savings on perfumes and liquors.
News and convenience stores
Hudson, EVOLVE by Hudson and CNN
User experience:
- Complaints focus on self-checkout: frozen kiosks, many steps to pay and staff who send customers to the machines instead of serving them.
- Labeled prices that did not match the register, and refunds denied without a receipt.
- Very high prices: USD 5 for a small water and USD 10 for a bag of chips; some point out clean, well-kept shops.
NewsLink (Concourse C)
User experience:
- A traveler warns that the refrigerators with perishable food were not cold enough.
Cosmetics, fashion and accessories
M.A.C. (T1 and T3)
User experience:
- One of the best-rated shops at the airport: makeup artists praised by name for their advice, with no pressure to buy.
- Some complaints about not being attended to and about the heat inside the store.
Harley-Davidson (B-C connector)
User experience:
- Good selection of brand clothing, but high prices and limited stock in large sizes.
- Some customers say no one approached to help them.
Sunglass Hut
User experience:
- Good selection of recognized brands and recent models, and some employees are praised for their friendliness.
- Prices can be higher than in stores outside the airport.
Sweets and souvenirs
Sweet Indulgences (B-C connector)
User experience:
- A wide variety of sweets, and an employee receives repeated praise for her friendliness.
- Staff fill the bulk candy bags for safety reasons, and some customers felt they were treated harshly when they tried to serve themselves.
A Day at the Beach (Concourse G)
User experience:
- Convenient for last-minute souvenirs: T-shirts, magnets, travel pillows and drinks.
- Prices considered excessive, and complaints about unfriendly service at the register.
Strategy: buy water and snacks before arriving or fill your bottle at the fountains after security; at duty free, compare prices between terminals and keep the receipt until you board.
List of stores by Terminal
Below is the list of stores in their terminals. Hours and availability may vary.
Terminal 1
3Sixty Duty Free & More
Connector B-C, Post-Security
Hours: 5:00 am - 7:00 pm
5th & Sunset
Connector B-C, Post-Security
Hours: 5:00 am - 8:00 pm
Concourse A, Post-Security
Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
CNN
Concourse A, Post-Security
Hours: 5:00 am - 10:00 pm or last flight
Desigual
Concourse B, Post-Security
Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Harley Davidson
Connector B-C, Post-Security
Hours: 5:00 am - 8:00 pm
Hudson
Concourse B, Post-Security
Hours: 5:00 am - last flight
Hudson News
Concourse A, Post-Security
Hours: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Ink by Hudson
Connector B-C, Post-Security
Hours: 5:00 am - 8:00 pm
Intracoastal News
Concourse B, Post-Security
Hours: 5:00 am - last flight
Island of Bahama
Concourse B, Post-Security
Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
M.A.C.
Connector B-C, Post-Security
Hours: 5:00 am - 8:00 pm
NewsLink
Concourse C, Post-Security
Hours: 5:00 am - last flight
Rip Curl
Connector B-C, Post-Security
Hours: 5:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sweet Indulgences
Connector B-C, Post-Security
Hours: 5:00 am – 8:00 pm
Tech on the Go
Concourse A, Post-Security
Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Concourse C, Post-Security
Hours: 5:00 am - last flight
Terminal 2
3Sixty Duty Free & More
Concourse D, Post-Security
Hours: 6:00 am - last international flight
Distinctively Florida & Ink by Hudson
Concourse D, Post-Security
Hours: 5:00 am - last flight
EVOLVE by Hudson
Concourse D, Post-Security
Hours: 5:00 am - last flight
Hudson Retail Kiosks
Concourse D, Post-Security
Hours: 5:00 am - last flight
Terminal 3
3Sixty Duty Free & More
Concourses E and F, Post-Security
Hours: 5:00 am - 8:00 pm
CNBC Next Generation
Concourse E, Post-Security
Hours: 5:00 am - last flight
Concourse F, Post-Security
Hours: 5:00 am - last flight
Hip & Humble
Concourse E, Post-Security
Hours: 5:00 am – 9:00 pm
InMotion
Concourse F, Post-Security
Hours: 6:00 am - 7:00 pm
M.A.C and Jo Malone
Concourse F, Post-Security
Hours: 5:00 am - 9:00 pm
PGA Tour Fan Shop
Concourse E, Post-Security
Hours: 5:00 am - 9:00 pm
Runway
Concourse E, Post-Security
Hours: 5:00 am - 9:00 pm
SPANX
Concourse E, Post-Security
Hours: 5:00 am - 9:00 pm
TODAY
Concourse F, Post-Security
Hours: 5:00 am - 9:30 pm
Tripadvisor
Concourse E, Post-Security
Hours: 5:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tropical Exchange
Concourse F, Post-Security
Hours: 5:00 am – 9:00 pm
Tropical News
Upper Level, Pre-Security
Hours: 5:00 am - 9:00 pm
Terminal 4
3Sixty Duty Free & More
Concourse G West, Post-Security
Hours: 5:00 am - 12:00 am
A Day at the Beach
Concourse G, Post-Security
Hours: 5:00 am - 9:00 pm
Beaches Travelmart
Concourse G East, Post-Security
Hours: 5:00 am - 9:30 pm
CNBC Express
Concourse G, Post-Security
Hours: 5:00 am - last flight
CNBC Smartshop
Concourse G, Post-Security
Hours: 5:00 am - last flight
Coastal Expressions/Shades of Time/Brighton
Concourse G, Post-Security
Hours: 5:00 am - 9:00 pm
Dylan's Candy Bar
Concourse G East, Post-Security
Hours: 5:00 am - 9:30 pm
InMotion
Terminal 4G West, Post-Security
Hours: 5:30 am - 9:30 pm
LEGO
Concourse G, Post-Security
Hours: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Trend & Treasure
Concourse G, Post-Security
Hours: 5:00 am - 9:00 pm
Univision
Concourse G, Post-Security
Hours: 5:00 am - 9:30 pm