Airport Assistance Services

At Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, Airport Assist provides fast-track guidance through TSA security and immigration during peak hours. This is particularly handy in Terminal 4, where there can be sudden bottlenecks due to international departures and arrivals.

Meet and Greet services start either at curbside, the check-in or directly at the arrival gate depending on your journey. An Airport Assist host assists in navigating terminals, security and baggage claim, which is valuable at FLL, being a multi-terminal airport.

FLL's lounges are dispersed throughout certain terminals, access is determined by airline and eligibility. Airport Assist gets you to the right lounge without having to change terminals for no apparent reason, or walk for hours.

VIP Airport Assistance is focused on smooth coordination from arrival to gate Airport Assist manages the timing of the check-in, security flow and transfer at the terminals so that travelers are not caught in congestion during busy cruise and holiday periods.

Families and travellers with reduced mobility benefit from advance co-ordination at FLL. Airport Assist organizes wheelchair services & assists in case of elevators & long corridors, they also keep the journey calm even during crowded periods.

Baggage assistance is of special value at FLL, where curbside traffic and cruise-day congestion are common. Airport Assist for baggage handling arriving to transport or curbside to check-in.

• Fort Lauderdale Airport has four separate terminals and they are not all connected airside. Some transfers require exit from security, use of shuttle or walking routes..
• Terminal 4 is responsible for most of the international flights and US customs processing.
• Early mornings and weekends have heavy traffic because of the movement of cruise passengers.
• Lounge availability is at its best in Terminals 1 and 4.
• International arrivals must clear U.S. immigration even in the case of connecting onward.
• For the most up to date information on official entry and transit rules, always check: https://www.cbp.gov
• There is no airside transit hotel; there are hotels nearby that provide frequent shuttle services.
• Free Wi-Fi is available at all terminals without having to re-log in.
• Baggage has to be reclaimed and rechecked after the customs for international connections.
• Airline apps give the quickest updates on gate changes and delays.
• Recommended minimum layovers:
• Domestic to domestic: 75 minutes to 90 minutes
• Domestic to international: 2 hours
• International to domestic: 2.5–3 hours
• In case you are travelling with elderly, ask for mobility assistance early on, especially on cruise peak days.
• You get the best Runway views from gates near west-facing gates in Terminals 3 and 4.