Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport Terminal 1 Map (Most Up-To-Date)
Terminal 1 (the Yellow Terminal) sits on the east end of the airport loop within South Florida’s main Fort Lauderdale air hub, laid out as one landside hall that splits airside into three concourse “fingers” (A, B, C). Departures, ticketing, and the single Central Security Checkpoint are on Level 2; arrivals and baggage claim are on Level 1. Landside flows run west (toward Terminal 2) for rideshare and shuttles, while the key bridges (garage + rental cars) connect at Level 2.
Map Table
| Area | Connection | Walk Time |
|---|---|---|
| Central Checkpoint | Level 2, central ticketing spine | 1–3 min from main counters |
| Door 114 area (Arrivals) | Zone B shuttles, under yellow skywalk | 1–2 min curbside |
| West end sidewalk (Arrivals) | Zone Z rideshare, gap T1–T2 | 2–4 min |
| Concourse B bridge (Level 2) | Rental Car Center pedestrian skywalk | 3–6 min |
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport Terminal 1 Map Strategy
- Treat Level 2 as the control layer: use it for security, the Hibiscus Garage bridge entry, and the Rental Car Center skywalk—avoid any plan that depends on crossing roadways at grade.
- De-risk the 04:00–07:00 window by routing straight to the Central Checkpoint from ticketing and identifying the expedited-lane cluster by its CLEAR/Touchless-ID landmarks if lane placement shifts.
- For arrivals extraction, default to “left/west” from baggage-claim doors: Zone Z rideshare sits between Terminals 1 & 2, while Zone B shuttles stage at the west end near Door 114 under the yellow skywalk.
- If a terminal transfer is required, assume landside-only between Terminals 1 and 2: pick the sidewalk route past Zone Z and avoid committing to the wrong checkpoint until you’re at the correct terminal frontage.
2026 Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport Terminal 1 Map + Printable PDF
Current Terminal 1 operations still center on a single Level 2 “Central Checkpoint,” so early-morning throughput is the main failure point when the lobby surges at opening. The most reliable navigation improvements are landside: using the Hibiscus Garage bridge for departures access, and using the westbound (toward Terminal 2) sidewalk for rideshare and shuttle zones.
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport Terminal 1 Level 1 Ticketing Map 2025
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport Terminal 1 Level 2 Departure Map 2025
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport Terminal 1 Level 3 Map 2025
2026 Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport Terminal 1 Map Guide
Where is the primary TSA security checkpoint entrance for Terminal 1 located relative to the Terminal 1 ticketing hall?
The primary TSA entrance is the Central Checkpoint on Level 2, positioned centrally at the back side of the Terminal 1 ticketing hall facing the check-in counters. It sits on the main spine that feeds Concourses A, B, and C, so you don’t route to a separate concourse checkpoint—everyone funnels to this single screening bank.
From the ticketing curb (Level 2), enter the departures hall and orient to the Southwest-dominant counter runs; the checkpoint is straight ahead beyond the counter-facing open lobby space. Use the “Central Checkpoint” overhead signs as the confirmation landmark, with the escalator/elevator bank between Levels 1 and 2 nearby as the vertical anchor for re-orienting if you enter from arrivals.
Which side of the Terminal 1 checkpoint entrance is the TSA PreCheck lane positioned on (left/right)?
The TSA PreCheck lane does not have a guaranteed left/right position at Terminal 1 because the Central Checkpoint lane configuration can be re-stacked operationally. The most reliable way to find it is to key off the expedited-lane cluster: PreCheck is typically co-located with the CLEAR / Touchless ID signage and enrollment pods along one edge of the checkpoint bank.
Walk up to the Central Checkpoint on Level 2 from the ticketing hall and scan the outermost ends of the lane bank first, not the middle of the general serpentine queue. Use the CLEAR podiums as the landmark cue; if you see CLEAR/Touchless-ID branding, you’re at the expedited side where PreCheck is positioned when open. If you arrive right at opening, note that CLEAR can lag the checkpoint start time, so follow the PreCheck overhead sign rather than waiting at a closed CLEAR position.
What is the exact walking route from Terminal 1 baggage claim to the Rental Car Center “over-the-road” pedestrian walkway?
The route requires going up to Level 2 first because the Rental Car Center pedestrian bridge connects from Terminal 1 Departures, not from the Level 1 baggage-claim curb. Start at Terminal 1 baggage claim on Level 1, then move to the central elevator/escalator bank and ride up one level to the Level 2 ticketing/departures hall.
After you reach Level 2, orient toward the Concourse B side of the ticketing hall and follow overhead signs for “Rental Car Center” / “Pedestrian Bridge.” Enter the enclosed skywalk and walk straight across the roadway loop into the Rental Car Center, where the bridge typically delivers you into the RCC upper levels (then use the RCC elevators to reach your rental counter level). Avoid any plan that crosses the roadway at grade from arrivals—use the skywalk only.
What is the exact door/curb zone for Uber/Lyft pickup for Terminal 1 arrivals?
Uber/Lyft pickup for Terminal 1 arrivals is in Zone Z, not directly in front of the Terminal 1 baggage-claim doors. Zone Z is positioned between Terminals 1 and 2 on the arrivals (Level 1) roadway, beyond the Taxi podium, so the correct move after exiting is to go west toward Terminal 2.
Exit Terminal 1 baggage claim to the arrivals curb and turn left (west) along the sidewalk. Stay on the inner curbside path and walk past the Taxi stand/podium; Zone Z signage appears in the gap between T1 and T2, with the rideshare loading point on the innermost curb there. If you walk right/east from the doors, you’re moving away from Zone Z and will have to backtrack.
What is the exact walking distance (in yards/meters) from Terminal 1 baggage claim exit to the Terminal 2 baggage claim entrance via the sidewalk?
The walking distance is approximately 400 yards (about 365 meters) from Terminal 1’s arrivals-side exit area to Terminal 2’s baggage-claim entrance using the landside sidewalk. This is a straight, continuous westbound walk along the terminal frontage and is typically a 5–7 minute walk at a normal pace.
Exit Terminal 1 on Level 1 (arrivals), turn left/west, and continue along the sidewalk past the Zone Z rideshare gap between Terminals 1 and 2. Terminal 2 begins immediately after the gap; use the first clearly marked Terminal 2 baggage-claim doors as your endpoint. The taxi podium and Zone Z signs are the mid-route landmarks confirming you’re on the correct frontage path.
Where is the nearest inter-terminal shuttle stop to Terminal 1 arrivals located (exact curb position)?
The nearest inter-terminal shuttle stop is Zone B at the west end of Terminal 1 arrivals, positioned curbside near Door 114 under the yellow pedestrian skywalk. This is the ground transportation staging point (GTA-1) used for the terminal loop shuttles and other connectors, and it’s distinct from Zone Z rideshare.
From baggage claim on Level 1, exit toward the west-most doors (Door 114 area) and stay on the arrivals curb without crossing the roadway. Look for the red “B” zone marker and the overhead presence of the yellow bridge structure above you; that “under the skywalk” landmark is the quickest confirmation you’re standing at the correct curb position for the shuttle queue.
Which parking garage entrance is geographically closest to Terminal 1 departures (shortest walk)?
The Hibiscus Garage is the closest parking garage to Terminal 1 departures because its Level 2 pedestrian bridge feeds directly into Terminal 1’s Level 2 ticketing/departures level. This is the shortest walk-to-ticketing setup at FLL, and it also avoids the terminal-loop curb congestion when you enter the terminal by bridge.
Aim for the Hibiscus Garage connection on Level 2 rather than parking in a garage that requires a street crossing or a Level 1-to-Level 2 vertical reset. The bridge drops you into the departures-side interior circulation near the ticketing hall, making it the most direct “garage-to-check-in-to-security” approach for Terminal 1.
What is the shortest walk path from the closest garage entrance to Terminal 1 ticketing (which doors/escalators)?
The shortest path runs from Hibiscus Garage Level 2 across the pedestrian bridge directly into Terminal 1 Level 2, landing at the departures/ticketing level without needing any escalators. Park in Hibiscus, take the garage elevator (or stairs) to Level 2, then follow signs to the enclosed skywalk connection into Terminal 1.
After crossing the bridge, you enter the terminal on Level 2 adjacent to the ticketing hall circulation, so you stay on the same level for check-in and the Central Checkpoint. Use the bridge as the landmark cue: if you can see the enclosed walkway entrance from inside Hibiscus, you are already at the closest “garage entrance” line; the vertical move (if any) happens inside the garage, not inside the terminal.
Which Terminal 1 baggage-claim exit yields the shortest walk to the rideshare pickup area between Terminals 1 & 2?
The west-most baggage-claim exits near the Door 114 area yield the shortest walk to the Zone Z rideshare pickup between Terminals 1 and 2. Those doors put you closest to the westbound sidewalk flow, so you can immediately turn left and reach the Terminal 1–Terminal 2 gap without crossing back through the curb frontage.
Exit baggage claim to the arrivals curb using the Door 114-side doors and orient to the yellow skywalk overhead as your “west end” confirmation. From there, walk left/west past the Taxi podium; Zone Z signage appears shortly after, and you’ll be positioned to enter the rideshare loading curb with minimal backtracking.
What is the exact walking distance from Terminal 1 baggage claim to the rideshare pickup area between Terminals 1 & 2?
The walk is under 100 meters from Terminal 1 baggage claim exits to the Zone Z rideshare pickup area between Terminals 1 and 2. The distance depends on which door you use, but the rideshare staging starts just beyond the Taxi podium and begins quickly once you commit to the westbound sidewalk.
Exit Terminal 1 arrivals on Level 1 and turn left/west toward Terminal 2. Pass the Taxi stand/podium on the curbside as the key landmark; Zone Z signage appears shortly after in the terminal gap, where rideshare vehicles load at the inner curb. If you exit from the west-most doors (Door 114 area), you minimize the already-short walk and avoid doubling back along the frontage.
What is the shortest landside walking route from Terminal 1 ticketing to the Terminal 3 security checkpoint (when checkpoint access differs by terminal)?
The shortest route is a landside westbound walk: exit Terminal 1, drop to the Level 1 sidewalk if you’re not already there, then continue on the continuous frontage sidewalk past Terminal 2 to Terminal 3 and enter Terminal 3 departures to reach its security checkpoint. There is no airside connector from Terminal 1 to other terminals, so any “inside the secure area” plan is a dead end.
From Terminal 1 ticketing (Level 2), use the central escalators/elevators down to Level 1 and exit to the arrivals-side sidewalk for a clearer, less curb-congested walk. Turn left/west and walk past the Zone Z gap and Terminal 2 frontage, continuing to Terminal 3 doors; once inside Terminal 3, go up to departures/security using the nearest escalator bank as your vertical landmark.
