Drive time to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL)

Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL / KFLL) is a large airport serving Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It sits 9 feet above sea level and has 2 runways, the longest 9,000 feet. The largest population centre nearby is Miami, FL — the airport lies about 22 miles north of it in a straight line.

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From nearby cities

Driving to FLL from cities near Fort Lauderdale

The 10 largest population centres within 90 miles of FLL. Distances below are straight-line; the road route is always longer. Select a city to calculate its real driving time and distance to the airport.

Straight-line distance from each city to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
CityStraight line Airport lies
Fort Lauderdale, FL 3.6 mi south Get drive time →
Hollywood, FL 4.2 mi north Get drive time →
Pembroke Pines, FL 10.0 mi north-east Get drive time →
Miami Gardens, FL 11 mi north-east Get drive time →
Miramar, FL 11 mi north-east Get drive time →
Pompano Beach, FL 12 mi south Get drive time →
Coral Springs, FL 16 mi south-east Get drive time →
Hialeah, FL 17 mi north-east Get drive time →
Miami, FL 22 mi north Get drive time →
Port St. Lucie, FL 84 mi south Get drive time →
Alternatives

Other airports near FLL

Within 200 miles, straight-line. A slightly farther airport is sometimes the shorter drive — check both before you book.

Reference

FLL at a glance

IATA code
FLL
ICAO code
KFLL
Serving
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
State
Florida
Elevation
9 ft
Runways
2
Longest runway
9,000 ft
Coordinates
26.0726, -80.1527
Classification
Large airport
Official site
Airport website
Reference
Wikipedia

Airport, runway and elevation figures come from the OurAirports open database. Routes are calculated to the airport's map reference point, which at a large airport may sit a few minutes from your specific terminal.

Timing

When to leave for a flight from FLL

Leave home drive time + 2 hours before a domestic departure from FLL, or drive time + 3 hours before an international one.

Those buffers cover bag drop, security and the walk to the gate, but not getting from your car to the terminal — at a large airport like FLL, allow another 15–30 minutes to park and ride in, or 30–45 if you are returning a rental car. The drive estimate above is free-flow and does not model live traffic. Full guide to timing your departure →

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FAQ

Questions about driving to FLL

How long does it take to drive to FLL?

It depends on your starting point. Enter your address in the calculator on this page and you'll get a road-distance driving estimate to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport, plus the option to start from any of the 10 nearby cities listed above.

What is the airport code for Fort Lauderdale?

Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport uses the IATA code FLL and the ICAO code KFLL. It is classified as a large airport and sits at 9 feet above sea level.

How far is FLL from Miami?

Miami, FL is about 22 miles from FLL in a straight line. Road distance is longer — use the calculator above with Miami as your starting point for the actual driving time.

Which other airports are near FLL?

Within 200 miles: OPF (14 mi), MIA (21 mi), PBI (42 mi), RSW (104 mi). Distances are straight-line, so compare the actual drive times before choosing — a closer airport is not always a shorter drive.

How early should I leave for a flight from FLL?

Work backwards from your departure time: subtract two hours for a domestic flight (three for international), then subtract your drive time to FLL. The calculator on this page does that arithmetic for you once you enter your starting address, and adds the parking and shuttle time you should allow on top.