BROWARD COUNTY, FL - 'Tis the season to be jolly, and many people will be jetting away on holiday trips to and from the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) by airplane and maybe even a reindeer or two. Airport officials anticipate serving over 2.1 million travelers during the year-end Christmas and New Year's peak holiday travel timeframe of Saturday, December 21, 2024, to Monday, January 6, 2025. That reflects a nearly 6% increase from the same holiday period in 2023. During this winter travel season, FLL's busiest days are expected to be Saturday, Sunday, and Monday before Christmas, followed by Sunday and Monday before New Year's Day and the first Saturday after the start of 2025. Overall, FLL anticipates an average of 124,054 daily passengers over the 17 days.
"As we prepare for one of FLL's busiest holiday travel periods of the year, we want to thank everyone for their support and patronage in 2024," said Mark Gale, CEO/Director of Aviation. "From our FLL family to yours, we wish you health, happiness, and prosperity in 2025. We look forward to being your airport of choice in the new year."
Here are some year-end holiday tips for passengers traveling
through FLL:
ARRIVE EARLY
Typically,
travelers are advised to arrive at least two hours before a domestic flight and
three hours if flying internationally. However, during peak holiday periods,
it's best to follow your airline's updated guidance, which may require more time for check-in/bag processing. Security processing may also take longer
due to increased passenger activity.
PARKING (ON-SITE)
With
the ongoing high demand for curbside valet service and self-parking options at
FLL this year, especially during the holidays, we recommend
getting dropped off by family, friends, or a ride-share service instead, as the on-site airport garages could fill up.
FLL offers travelers a variety of parking options in its
garages: Long Term Parking is $20 a day, and Short Term Parking, intended for
dropping off or picking up passengers, is available for $2 per 20-minute
intervals with a maximum daily rate of $36. Download the free FLL Airport App for information on
parking, flights, restaurants, and shops before arriving at the airport.
If you plan to park at FLL, allocate extra time to get here and secure a spot
among the self-parking garage's 11,000-plus spaces. Tap into the garage's smart parking technology to find the closest open
spot.
Travelers can use SunPass Plus as a convenient way to pay for
parking using a SunPass transponder in the airport's three parking garages. The
traveler must use a SunPass Plus lane to enter and exit for the account to be
charged. SunPass Plus entry does not require a ticket.
Curbside Valet Parking service is offered at two
drop-off/pick-up locations. Both valet stations are on the upper-level
(Departures) roadway at the west ends of Terminals 1 and 4. The first location
serves guests traveling to/from Terminals 1 and 2, and the second site caters
to travelers in Terminals 3 and 4. Valet Parking is $30 per day.
OVERFLOW PARKING (OFF-SITE)
During the Christmas/New Year's holiday timeframe, FLL's Overflow Parking Lot will begin accepting
entries only when on-site parking reaches maximum
capacity. Watch for parking updates on the airport's social media pages.
Travelers opting to use the Overflow Parking Lot should allow at least 45-60
minutes extra time to park and board a shuttle to their departure
terminal.
The Overflow Parking Lot is in the western part of the airport at 2755 SW
42nd St., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312. Go south on Perimeter Road to Griffin
Road and take Griffin Road west past I-95 to Anglers Avenue. Then turn right
(north) and then left (west) on Southwest 42nd Street and follow the
orange wayfinding signs. A flat rate of $10 per day applies, as does a
maximum stay of seven days. Payment via credit card is preferred. The free
shuttle service to and from the Overflow Lot will have designated stops along
the upper-level airport roadway between Terminals 1 and 2 and Terminals 3
and 4. View the attached parking map at the bottom of the page.
PICK-UP/DROP-OFF
The Cell Phone Waiting Area (intended for short stays of under 30 minutes) is located under the main
entrance roadway to the airport. As you approach FLL's entrance, stay in the
left lanes, follow the sign to All Parking, and bear left. Then, follow the
signs to the Cell Phone Waiting Area. This road will bring you around the Rental Car Center to the Cell Phone Waiting Area. If
the free Cell Phone Waiting Area is full, please proceed to Short Term Parking
in the garages, available for $2 per 20 minutes with a grace period of under 20
minutes at no charge. Please remember that the curbside areas are for immediate
pick-up and drop-off only. Unattended vehicles will be ticketed and towed.
TRAVEL & GUNS
If you
plan to travel with a licensed firearm, follow the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) protocols
to pack and transport your weapon safely as checked luggage. If you are caught
with a gun at a TSA passenger screening checkpoint, this will disrupt your
travel plans, and you could face a hefty penalty and an arrest.
Roadway traffic: Terminal roadways will be busier with vehicular activity during peak times throughout the holiday period. If picking up family or friends at FLL, consider using the upper-level (Departures) roadway when the lower-level (Arrivals) roadway is congested on approaching the airport's entrance or vice versa if you're dropping passengers off.
REMINDERS
FLL participates in several expedited security and Customs processing
programs, including TSA
Pre-Check, Global Entry, and CLEAR. Please
visit their respective websites to learn more about the programs, how they
work, and any associated costs.
If you are a traveler with a disability or medical
condition, you can plan ahead with TSA Cares or
call their toll-free helpline at 1-855-787-2227 to enhance your airport
experience.
About Broward's Fort
Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
In 2023, FLL served 35.1 million
passengers. Pre-pandemic, the airport generated $37.5 billion in economic
activity annually and nearly 18,000 direct, local jobs. FLL is located in
Greater Fort Lauderdale in the heart of Florida's Gold Coast. The Aviation
Department, FLL's operator, is a self-supporting agency of the Broward County
Board of County Commissioners that does not rely on local tax dollars for
operations and capital improvements. The department also operates North Perry
Airport, a general aviation facility for private and charter aircraft
operators. Call 954-359-6100 for more information. For updates on airport
programs and services, follow us on X, like us on Facebook, or visit fll.net.
December 20, 2024
MEDIA CONTACT: Arlene Satchell, Public Information Officer
Broward County Aviation Department
954-359-6116
asatchell@broward.org