Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport Map (Most Up-To-Date)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is a compact, segmented four-terminal arc wrapped around a single curbside “horseshoe” road system, with garages and ground-transport interfaces at the center of the action. The layout splits into two operational halves: Terminals 1–2 on the east side and Terminals 3–4 on the west side, within South Florida’s Fort Lauderdale air hub. Most connection stress comes from moving between these islands and navigating garage-based pickup zones.
Map Table
| Terminal | Key Airlines | Primary Function | Transfer Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terminal 1 (Yellow) | Southwest | Domestic, high-volume | Landside transfers only |
| Terminal 2 (Red) | Delta | Domestic | Landside transfers only |
| Terminal 3 (Purple) | JetBlue | Domestic | Airside to T4 only; otherwise landside |
| Terminal 4 (Green) | Spirit | Domestic + international processing | Airside to T3 only; international arrivals break connection |
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport Map Strategy
- Treat terminal changes as a re-screen problem by default: Terminal 1/2 to anywhere usually means exit security, outdoor walk, TSA again; only Terminal 3↔4 is a reliable post-security connection for domestic flows.
- Use the western connector intelligently: Terminal 3 access concentrates near Concourse F by Gates F1/F2, with Terminal 4 entry near the base of Concourse G by Gates G1/G2.
- De-risk rideshare by committing to the garage: for Terminals 3/4, the pickup process depends on entering Palm Garage (Level 1) via the crosswalk rather than waiting at the curb.
- Choose rental-car routing by terminal weight: Terminal 1 favors the Level 2 bridge approach; Terminals 2–4 often favor the shuttle loop, unless you’re executing an advanced garage/bridge walk to avoid roadway gridlock.
2026 Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport Map + Printable PDF
Current operations at 2026 still reward planning around terminal segmentation: only the Terminal 3–4 post-security connector functions as a true “stay airside” transfer, while Terminal 1/2 changes typically mean exiting to landside and re-clearing TSA. Ground transport remains garage-centric for rideshare (Palm Garage for T3/T4), with curb/garage choke points driving the most missed-connection anxiety.
2026 Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport Map Guide
What is the exact location of the airside connector entrance from Terminal 3 (Concourse F/E) to Terminal 4 (Concourse G) at FLL?
The only post-security connector at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport sits in Terminal 3 on Concourse F beside Gates F1 and F2. Walking from Concourse E requires staying airside, returning toward the Terminal 3 security hub, then following Concourse F signage down to the F1/F2 end where the connector corridor branches off.
On the Terminal 4 side, the bridge comes in at the base “knuckle” of Concourse G near Gates G1 and G2, which is why “G1/G2” and “Connections to Terminal 3” wayfinding is the fastest triangulation point once you’re past Terminal 4 security.
What is the walking distance (feet/meters) from Terminal 4 security exit to the Terminal 3↔4 airside connector at FLL?
Walking is about 300 to 450 feet (90 to 140 meters) from the Terminal 4 security exit to the Terminal 3–4 airside connector. The route runs from the central Terminal 4 post-security area straight toward the base of Concourse G, where the connector sits near Gates G1/G2 with “Connections to Terminal 3” signage.
| Start point | End point | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal 4 security exit | Connector entrance near Gate G1/G2 | 300–450 ft (90–140 m) |
Where is the best exit door (exact door/side) to use when you must leave Terminal 1 and walk to Terminal 3 for a terminal change at FLL?
The fastest landside exit is Terminal 1’s Lower Level (Arrivals) south-end exit by Baggage Carousel 1. This door drops you onto the sidewalk that runs toward Terminal 2 first and then continues west toward Terminal 3, minimizing backtracking along Terminal 1’s length.
From that south-end baggage-claim area, stay on the covered sidewalk under the departures overhang, keep the arrivals roadway on your left, and pass Terminal 2’s frontage before reaching Terminal 3’s entrance doors and its departures-level security options.
What is the outdoor walking distance from Terminal 1 exit to the Terminal 2 entrance at FLL (the common “re-clear TSA” transfer path)?
Walking is about 600 to 900 feet (180 to 275 meters) from Terminal 1’s south-end arrivals exit to the Terminal 2 entrance. The path runs on the designated outdoor sidewalk under the departures overhang, parallel to the inner arrivals roadway, so you stay in the pedestrian corridor rather than cutting through curb lanes.
| Segment | Typical path anchor | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal 1 south exit (Arrivals, by Carousel 1) → Terminal 2 entrance | Covered sidewalk along the inner arrivals roadway | 600–900 ft (180–275 m) |
Where is the rideshare pickup access point (exact pedestrian entry) from Terminal 3 baggage claim into the Palm Garage rideshare area at FLL?
The correct pedestrian entry is the crosswalk immediately outside the Terminal 3 Lower Level baggage-claim doors that leads into Palm Garage Level 1. Exiting baggage claim, go out to the curb, turn right, and use the marked crosswalk that spans the arrivals lanes straight into the garage footprint.
Once inside Palm Garage, rideshare staging is in the covered pickup area signed by lettered Zones (A–D), so the critical move is getting off the curb and physically into Palm Garage Level 1 before you finalize your pickup pin.
What is the walking distance from Terminal 4 baggage claim to the Terminals 3/4 rideshare pickup zone inside Palm Garage at FLL?
Walking is about 400 to 600 feet (120 to 180 meters) from Terminal 4’s Lower Level baggage-claim exit to the rideshare pickup zone inside Palm Garage. The route starts at Terminal 4 arrivals, follows the sidewalk north toward Terminal 3, then uses the same crosswalk system into Palm Garage Level 1 where the pickup zones are signed (A–D).
| Start point | Key transition | End point | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terminal 4 baggage-claim doors (Arrivals) | Sidewalk north toward Terminal 3 → crosswalk into garage | Palm Garage Level 1 rideshare zones (A–D) | 400–600 ft (120–180 m) |
Where is the free airport shuttle pickup point (exact curb/level) that travelers use as an alternative to rideshare congestion at FLL?
The free inter-terminal shuttle uses designated Transportation Zones on the Lower Level (Arrivals) curb, not random doors. Terminal 1 pickup is at Zone B; Terminals 2 and 3 pickup is at Zone F; Terminal 4 pickup is at Zone B.
Because the shuttle runs the same horseshoe loop as all traffic, the most reliable way to find it is to get to the correct lower-level zone marker first, then wait at that signed position on the arrivals curb.
Where is the pedestrian bridge entrance inside Terminal 1 that leads toward the Rental Car Center (exact level + landmark) at FLL?
The pedestrian bridge entrance is on Terminal 1 Level 2 (Departures) near the Concourse B security checkpoint area. From arrivals (Level 1), go up one level by escalator/elevator, then follow “Rental Car Center” wayfinding toward the Concourse B checkpoint zone where the bridge crosses over the roadway.
This bridge is the direct, barrier-free path into the consolidated Rental Car Center side, so the key triangulation is being on Level 2 in Terminal 1 and orienting to the Concourse B security landmark before stepping onto the connector.
What is the exact walking route’s critical junction (the “turn/transition point”) between Palm Garage → Hibiscus Garage → bridge when walking from Terminal 3 to the Rental Car Center at FLL?
The make-or-break transition is at the north end of Hibiscus Garage, where you must go up to Level 2 to reach the pedestrian bridge network. The Palm Garage portion stays on Level 1 as you walk north through the garage footprint until you reach Hibiscus Garage, then the route changes vertically.
From there, take the stairs/elevator to Hibiscus Garage Level 2, locate the Level 2 bridge that connects over to Terminal 1 Level 2, and then continue to the separate Level 2 bridge into the Rental Car Center—missing the “go up to Level 2” step is what strands people wandering on the wrong garage level.
Where is the rental car shuttle stop relative to Terminal 3 arrivals curb (exact position/zone) at FLL?
The rental car shuttle stop for Terminal 3 is at Zone G on the Lower Level (Arrivals) curb. After exiting Terminal 3 baggage claim to the arrivals roadway, follow the curbside zone markers to “G” and queue at that signed section rather than waiting at general passenger pickup areas.
This placement matters because Palm Garage is the rideshare destination, while Zone G is the dedicated curbside position for the Rental Car Center shuttle loop.
Where is the Terminal 1 TSA checkpoint entrance (exact position within the terminal layout) most associated with early-morning queue buildup at FLL?
The Terminal 1 queue buildup centers on the Central Checkpoint on Level 2 (Departures) in the middle of the ticketing lobby between the Southwest and United counter areas. This is the single consolidated screening point feeding Concourses A, B, and C, so early-morning volume stacks into the same circulation space.
If you’re orienting from curbside drop-off, the checkpoint is not down a concourse corridor; it’s positioned in the main departures hall footprint, where stanchions can spill outward into the open lobby during the 5–7 a.m. peak.
Which Terminal 1 checkpoint (exact checkpoint name/location) corresponds to the “E checkpoint” advice travelers give for shorter lines at FLL?
No Terminal 1 checkpoint corresponds to “E checkpoint” because Terminal 1 does not have a Checkpoint E. Terminal 1 screening runs through the Central Checkpoint on Level 2 in the ticketing lobby, between the Southwest and United counters.
“Checkpoint E” references Terminal 3’s Concourse E naming, so trying to hunt for it in Terminal 1 typically causes wasted time and, in the worst case, an accidental terminal walk that forces an unnecessary re-clear TSA scenario.
Where is the baggage claim office / airline baggage service location within the terminal footprint at FLL (relative to carousels/doors)?
The baggage service offices sit on different levels depending on terminal, with Terminal 2 being the main anomaly. Terminal 1’s office is on the Lower Level by Carousel 1 at the south end; Terminal 3’s is on the Lower Level near Carousel 8; Terminal 4’s is on the Lower Level by the Spirit baggage service area near the exit doors; Terminal 2’s baggage service office is upstairs.
- Terminal 1: Lower Level, by Carousel 1 (south end of baggage claim)
- Terminal 2: Upper Level (Departures), near the Delta ticket counter / business center area
- Terminal 3: Lower Level, near Carousel 8
- Terminal 4: Lower Level, near Spirit baggage service by the exit doors
Where is the nearest post-security food option to Terminal 1 gates (exact concourse spot) given complaints about limited choices at FLL?
The closest concentrated post-security food cluster is in the Concourse C connector area immediately after Terminal 1’s Central Checkpoint, where the corridor feeds into the Concourse C gate flow. BurgerFi and Rocco’s Tacos sit in that Concourse C commercial hub, making them the fastest “don’t walk deep into the pier” options.
A reliable landmark for orienting is Gate C1: the United Club is near Gate C1, and that same Concourse C spine is where you’ll see the highest density of dining compared with the thinner options farther out toward other C gates.
Archive Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport Map
Below are all historical map versions for Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport. Each year includes the official map available for that period, presented as both WebP and PDF.
2024 Fort Lauderdale Holywood International Airport Terminal Map
