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Guide to Terminals at FLL Airport
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I walk between all terminals at FLL?
Yes. The pedestrian walkways and the garage paths connect all four terminals, and the walk from Terminal 1 to Terminal 4 takes about 15 to 20 minutes. If you are already past security, changing between Terminals 1, 2 and the 3-4 block means leaving the secure area and going through security again.
Which terminal is the best at FLL?
According to passenger reviews, Terminal 1 is the most modern, with high ceilings, large windows and plenty of seating, and Terminal 2 is clean and pleasant. Terminals 3 and 4 are described as older, with low ceilings, narrow corridors and more crowded gate areas.
Is there a connection between terminals after passing security?
Only between Terminals 3 and 4, which share a post-security connector. Terminals 1 and 2 are independent from each other and from the 3-4 block, so moving between them requires going through security again.
Is security fast at FLL?
Usually, yes: many travelers report waits of 5 to 10 minutes, and CLEAR and TSA PreCheck are available in every terminal. The exceptions are peak periods with cruise passengers and the first flights of the day, when some checkpoints open around 4:00 am and lines form outside.
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Critical Points / Traveler's Handbook
Two Airports in One: The Gap Between Terminals
Terminals 1 and 2 are considered superior in modernity, light and cleanliness. Terminals 3 and 4 (JetBlue, American and most international carriers) generate more complaints about dated facilities, heat, scarce seating and limited food. Your experience will largely depend on the terminal you are assigned to.
The Security Wall: Plan Your Connections
The main logistical bottleneck is the lack of a post-security connection between the terminal blocks. If your flight departs from Terminal 3 or 4 and you want to use the United Club in Terminal 1 or the Delta Sky Club in Terminal 2, you will have to leave and go through TSA again.
The Search for Power: Charge Your Devices in Advance
Many gate seats have outlets, but travelers report that a good share of them do not work, especially in Terminals 3 and 4. Arrive with your devices fully charged and carry a power bank.
Early Morning Flights: Checkpoints Open Late
Several reviews describe lines of more than 100 people before 4:00 am because security and some airline counters had not opened yet. For flights before 6:00 am, check in online and allow extra time.
Pros and Cons of FLL Terminals
- Pros:
- Easy to navigate: passengers describe it as compact, with clear signage and short walks compared to Miami International.
- Fast security: most travelers clear TSA in a few minutes, with CLEAR and TSA PreCheck in every terminal.
- Modern Terminal 1: high ceilings, natural light and plenty of seating.
- Free Wi-Fi: frequently praised for its coverage and speed.
- Cons:
- No airside connection: only Terminals 3 and 4 are connected after security.
- Dated Terminals 3 and 4: low ceilings, narrow corridors, heat and crowded gates.
- Inconsistent restrooms: clean in some areas, but frequent reports of missing soap and paper towels.
- Constant noise: loud music and overlapping announcements, even early in the morning.
Details of concourses, connection, and passenger experience
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport is composed of 4 terminals that have a rectangular road design, placing the terminals along the perimeter and locating the parking lots and ground transportation facilities inside. Terminals 3 and 4 are interconnected on the airside (post-security), while Terminals 1 and 2 operate independently, separated from each other and from the other two terminals.
Connection Between Terminals
Courtesy Bus
There are free shuttle buses between the terminals and the rental car center. They operate 24 hours, and you should wait for them at the signs located on the lower level of the buildings.
Parking Tram
Passengers can board a tram from the lower level of the Palm and Hibiscus garages to the four terminals. Hours: every 8 minutes from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm and every 15 minutes from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am.
On Foot
Passengers can also move between the terminals using the sidewalk walkways or the parking lot path. It's about 15 minutes from Terminal 1 to Terminal 4.
User experience:
- The lack of a full post-security connection is one of the most repeated complaints: changing between Terminal 1, 2 and the 3-4 block means going through TSA again, and duty free liquids can be confiscated in the process.
- Inside the 3-4 block, the walks can be long: travelers report running from the G gates to the F gates to make a connection.
- The shuttles are mostly well rated, although some passengers report waits of 20 minutes or more at busy times.
- Walking between terminals means going outside or through the garages, which is uncomfortable with luggage in the summer heat.
Strategy: if you have a connection between blocks, allow at least 2 hours and use the shuttle instead of walking with luggage.
Terminal 1
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Terminal 1 is assigned the color yellow, consists of 3 concourses and a total of 24 gates.
- Concourse A: on the east side, gates A1-A7
- Concourse B: central location, gates B2-B9
- Concourse C: on the west side, gates C1-C9
Level 3
This is the shopping area, with a wide range of food options, airline offices, and VIP lounges.
Level 2
From this level, passengers can reach the ticketing area exit and the two security checkpoints, one next to Concourse C and another for Concourses A and B.
Level 1
On the lower level are the arrivals and baggage claim areas.
Airlines
Alaska Airlines - Allegiant Air - Bahamasair - Breeze Airways - Caribbean Airlines - Contour Airlines - Copa Airlines - Frontier Airlines - IBC Airways - Southwest Airlines - United Airlines - Western Air
VIP Lounges
United Club - Concourse C, Gate C1
Services
- Restaurants and cafes
- Shops and Duty Free
- Electronic device chargers
- Family restrooms
- ATMs
- Traveler's aid
- Nursing pods
- Unisex restrooms
- Pet relief areas
- Baggage carts
- Baggage wrapping
User experience:
- It is the best-rated terminal: travelers describe it as modern and spacious, with high ceilings, large windows facing the runways and plenty of seating.
- Restrooms are generally described as large and clean, although there are isolated reports of closed stalls and pests in some restrooms.
- The C gates have few food options compared to Concourses A and B, and United's expansion to the A gates means walks of about 10 minutes from the United Club.
Strategy: if you fly from the C gates and want a full meal, eat in Concourse B before heading to your gate.
Terminal 2
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Terminal 2, assigned a red color, is located at the northwest end of the airport and consists of 1 concourse (D) with 9 gates (D1-D9).
Level 2
On this level, you can access departures, check-in counters, and a security checkpoint.
Level 1
On the lower level are the arrivals and baggage claim areas.
Airlines
Delta Air Lines - WestJet
VIP Lounges
Delta Sky Club, next to gates D2-D3.
Services
- Restaurants and cafes
- Market
- Shops and Duty Free
- Chargers for electronic devices
- Family restrooms
- ATMs
- Currency exchange
- Traveler's assistance
- Pet relief areas
- Children's entertainment area
- Shoe shine
- Baggage carts
- Medical services
- Baggage wrapping
User experience:
- Travelers describe it as clean and pleasant, with plenty of seating, and several reviews say it has improved a lot recently.
- Delta's check-in and the Delta Sky Club are well rated, although there are complaints about some bag drop agents.
- The weak points are the dining options, with frequent complaints about slow service and attitude at the counters, and the lack of a lounge for Priority Pass or credit card programs.
Strategy: for very early Delta flights, check in online: the counters and bag drop may open only an hour before the first departures.
Terminal 3
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Terminal 3, which is assigned the color purple, is on the west end and consists of 2 concourses, E and F, with 20 gates.
- Concourse E, at the north end, gates E1-E10
- Concourse F, at the south end, gates F1-F10
It is linked to Terminal 4 via a pedestrian connector bridge. With the exception of international arrivals, passengers do not need to go through security again.
Level 2
On this level, you can access boarding, check-in counters, and the two security checkpoints for the concourses.
Level 1
On the lower level are the arrivals and baggage claim areas.
Airlines
American Airlines - Avelo Airlines - Azul Linhas Aéreas - BermudAir (from October 26, 2026) - Flair Airlines - JetBlue - Porter Airlines - Sun Country Airlines
VIP Lounges
Escape Lounges - The Centurion Studio Partner, located between concourses E and F.
Services
- Restaurants and cafes
- Shops, including duty-free items
- Chargers for electronic devices
- Family restrooms
- ATMs
- Medical services
- Pet relief areas
- Traveler's assistance
- Shoe shine
- Baggage carts
- Prayer room
- Baggage wrapping and storage
User experience:
- Travelers describe it as dated, with low ceilings, narrow corridors and gate areas where it is hard to find a seat at peak times.
- The new food court in Concourse E, with Pollo Tropical, BurgerFi and Dunkin', is well received, although waits at the restaurants remain long.
- Check-in is the most criticized point: long lines at JetBlue and American and staff described as overwhelmed or unfriendly.
- Security in this terminal is usually quick, especially with CLEAR or TSA PreCheck.
Strategy: check in online and use self-service bag drop when available: the biggest wait in Terminal 3 is at the counters, not at security.
Terminal 4
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Terminal 4, assigned the color green, is located at the southwest end of the premises and consists of a single concourse (G) with 14 gates (G1-G14).
It is connected to Terminal 3 via a pedestrian bridge. With the exception of international arrivals, passengers do not need to go through security again.
Level 2
Access to the boarding area and check-in counters.
Level 1
Here are the arrivals and baggage claim areas, as well as a security checkpoint.
Airlines
Air Canada - Air Transat - Avianca - Flair Airlines - Sunrise Airways
Spirit Airlines, which was the main airline of this terminal, ceased operations on May 2, 2026. Avianca moved its FLL operations from Terminal 1 to Terminal 4 on June 29, 2026, and Air Canada moved here from Terminal 2 on September 15, 2026.
VIP Lounges
There is no VIP lounge in Terminal 4. As it is connected to Terminal 3 after security, you can use the Escape Lounge between concourses E and F. Priority Pass members have a dining credit at Kafe Kalik, near gate G6.
Services
- Restaurants and cafes
- Shops
- Chargers for electronic devices
- Nursing room
- ATMs
- Currency exchange
- Prepaid phone cards
- Post office
- Pet relief areas
- Children's play area
- Baggage carts
- Baggage wrapping
- Pharmacy
User experience:
- Concourse G is newer than Terminal 3 and has a good mix of shops, including LEGO and Dylan's Candy Bar, and Caribbean and Cuban restaurants.
- The most repeated complaint is the heat: several travelers describe the G gates as hot, with poor air circulation.
- Outlets that do not work and restrooms without basic supplies are also reported.
Strategy: if the G gates are crowded or hot, walk over to the Terminal 3 connector, which has more dining options and the Escape Lounge.
Security and customs
FLL airport has security checkpoints in every terminal, with variable hours. CLEAR and TSA PreCheck are available in all terminals.
- Terminal 1:
Central Concourse (A, B, C) - Terminal 2:
Concourse D - Terminal 3:
Concourse E
Concourse F - Terminal 4:
Concourse G
To check the security checkpoint hours, go HERE.
TSA PreCheck Hours
To find out the operating hours of TSA PreCheck, go HERE.
NOTE: U.S. Customs and Border Protection for all international arrivals is located in Terminals 1 and 4. Whether the United States is your final destination or a connection point, you must go through immigration and customs.
User experience:
- Most reviews describe security as fast and organized, with staff who are friendly and explain the rules.
- When there are problems, they are concentrated in the first hours of the day and in secondary screening, where some travelers report bags left waiting for 15 minutes or more.
- Immigration is usually fast, but on days with few officers there are reports of waits of more than 2 hours and missed connections.
Strategy: if you arrive on an international flight with a connection, allow at least 3 hours between flights.
Comfort and general services in the terminals
User experience:
- Opinions are polarized: many travelers rate FLL as clean, efficient and much calmer than Miami, while others describe crowded and dated terminals.
- Seating is enough in Terminal 1 and in the post-security areas, but scarce at the gates of Terminals 3 and 4 and in the check-in area at peak times.
- The cleanliness of restrooms varies a lot by area and time of day, with recurring reports of missing soap, paper towels or toilet paper.
- The heat in some areas and the constant music and announcements are frequent complaints, while the free Wi-Fi and the art installations are well rated.
Strategy: carry hand sanitizer, a power bank and noise-cancelling headphones, especially for early flights or long waits.