Fort Lauderdale Airport Guide

Guide to Fort Lauderdale Airport, Hotels, & Car Rentals

In Denver, I drive twenty miles across town in thirty-five minutes through snarls of traffic and construction until I finally see signs telling me where the airport is.

After driving around the airport twice to discover the flashing signs are lying to me and there is no parking in the garages, I head back away from the airport to start over.

When it comes to airports, most are just like the example I gave in Denver. While they may offer beautiful and unique architecture, they do little for convenience.

In Fort Lauderdale, both the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport and Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport are just eight miles from the beaches and from downtown.

What's really great about Fort Lauderdale Airport is that once you park, getting to your gate takes five minutes and if at any time you have questions, you'll find a multitude of specially trained individuals ready and able to help (called Airport Ambassadors).

All foot traffic in the airport is streamlined, going the same direction because departures and arrivals are on different levels. Relax in the spacious terminal and enjoy your choice of dining, as there are several excellent restaurants located throughout the airport.

Beautiful skylights allow the Florida sun's natural light to filter into the airport terminal, casting a cheerful glow that relaxes both arriving and departing passengers.

Throughout the terminal, you can enjoy beautiful artwork, many pieces from local artists, native Palm Trees, and gift shops, bookstores, newsstands, and shoeshine stands placed strategically, as a means of making your time at the airport more enjoyable.

The International Airport actually started out as an abandoned golf course. With a lot of work and dedication, the city turned the airport into an amazing masterpiece. In fact, the International Airport is so well planned that it has been the recipient to many awards. If you travel much, you understand fully how frustrating airports can be. You will be amazed when you arrive and department from Fort Lauderdale. All of that frustration and distraction is outdated. At this airport, you will find only the best! This city is different in many ways, the airport being one. The people of Fort Lauderdale truly love their city and want you to come back repeatedly. Therefore, they go out of their way to share with you all the wonderful things found in this city.