BROWARD COUNTY, FL - As 2022 nears the finish line, officials at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) would like to extend our thanks to airport patrons for choosing FLL for their travel plans this year. We are equally appreciative of the dedicated efforts of FLL employees to deliver the highest level of service to guests throughout the year.
For the upcoming Christmas/New Year's Day holiday season, FLL expects 1,578,498 (nearly 1.6 million) passengers over 14 days from Wednesday, December 21, 2022, through Tuesday, January 3, 2023. The average daily passenger count projected during the two weeks is 112,750 travelers.
This year's holiday passenger forecast is about 13% busier than the 2021 year-end timeframe when 1.4 million travelers were expected to travel through FLL. Pre-pandemic, FLL projected 1.8 million passengers during a similar 14-day Christmas/New Year's Day holiday season in 2019. The busiest days of the 2022 season before Christmas Day will be December 22 and 23, followed by December 29, 30, and January 2.
"Already we're seeing busy terminals and roadways in the days leading up to the year-end holiday gatherings, and we expect that hectic pace to continue as we usher in the new year," said Mark E. Gale, FLL CEO/Director of Aviation. "Thanks to everyone for traveling through FLL in 2022. Be safe, stay healthy, and we look forward to welcoming you back in 2023."
Here are some tips to consider if you are traveling with us during the Christmas/New Year's Day holiday travel period:
PARKING (ON-SITE)
FLL offers travelers a variety of parking options in its garages. Long Term Parking is $15 a day, and Short Term Parking, intended for dropping off or picking up passengers, is available for $3 an hour with a maximum daily rate of $36. Download the free FLL Airport App* for information on parking, flights, restaurants, and shops before arriving at the airport. If you plan to park at FLL, allocate extra time to get here and secure a spot among the parking garage's 10,000-plus spaces, as we expect them to fill quickly during the holidays. Tap the smart parking technology in the garages to find the closest open spot. Then, in the garage driving lanes, look at the monitors mounted to the ceiling for the number of available spaces in each aisle.
Travelers can use SunPass Plus as a convenient way to pay for parking using a SunPass transponder in the Airport's three parking garages. The traveler must use a SunPass Plus lane to enter and exit for the account to be charged. No ticket is required with SunPass Plus entry.
OVERFLOW PARKING (OFF-SITE)
FLL's Overflow Parking Lot will only begin accepting entries when the airport's parking garages reach full capacity. Watch for parking updates on the airport's social media pages. Travelers opting to use the Overflow Parking Lot should allow at least 45-60 minutes extra time to park and board a shuttle to their departure terminal. The primary lot is located west of the airport at 1661 S.W. 40th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315. Take Griffin Road just west of I-95 to Anglers Avenue, and turn right (north). Then turn left (west) on Southwest 42nd Street and follow the orange wayfinding signs. A flat rate of $10 per day applies, and payment must be via credit card. The free shuttle service to and from the Overflow Lot will have designated stops along the upper-level airport roadway between Terminals 1-2 and Terminals 3-4. Additional overflow parking lots may open based on demand, so keep watch for parking updates on our social media pages. View the attached parking map at the bottom of the page.
FLL currently offers Curbside Valet Parking service at two drop-off/pick-up locations. The valet stations are located on the Departures (Upper) Level at the west ends of Terminals 1 and 4. The first location serves guests traveling to/from Terminals 1 and 2, while the second site caters to travelers in Terminals 3 and 4. Note: Valet parking could also fill up quickly this holiday period.
PICK-UP/DROP OFF
The Cell Phone Waiting Area is located under the main entrance roadway to the Airport. As you approach FLL's entrance, stay in the left lanes, follow the sign to All Parking, and bear left. Then follow the signs to the Cell Phone Waiting Area. This road will bring you around the Rental Car Center to the Cell Phone Waiting Area. If the free Cell Phone Waiting Area is full, please proceed to our Short Term Parking in the garages, which is available for $3 per hour with a grace period of under 20 minutes at no charge. Please remember that the curbside areas are for immediate pick-up and drop-off only. Unattended vehicles will be ticketed and towed.
Roadway traffic: Terminal roadways are expected to be busy with increased vehicular activity during this holiday season. If picking up family or friends at FLL, consider using the Departures (upper) level roadway any time after 9AM (but especially after 6PM) from December 21 through January 3.
REMINDERS
FLL participates in several expedited security and Customs processing programs, including TSA Pre-Check, Global Entry, Mobile Passport, and CLEAR. Please visit their respective websites to learn more about the programs, how they work, and any associated costs.
If you are a traveler with a disability or a medical condition, you can plan ahead with TSA Cares or call their toll-free helpline at 1-855-787-2227 to enhance your airport experience.
* During this holiday season, the parking information on the FLL Airport App may not accurately reflect the number of available spaces due to the fluidity of parking in high-demand situations. As such, travelers intending to park at FLL should monitor the airport's Twitter or Facebook posts for the most up-to-date airport parking status.
About Broward's Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the Airport generated $37.5 billion in economic activity annually and nearly 18,000 direct, local jobs. Currently, FLL is one of the fastest-recovering U.S. airports, with domestic passenger traffic approaching pre-pandemic levels. In 2021, the Airport served nearly 28.1 million passengers. FLL is located in Greater Fort Lauderdale, the heart of Florida's Gold Coast. The Aviation Department, FLL's operator, is a self-supporting agency of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners that does not rely on local tax dollars for operations and capital improvements. The department also operates North Perry Airport, a general aviation facility for private and charter aircraft operators. Call 954-359-6100 for more information. For updates on airport programs and services, follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, or visit fll.net.
December 21, 2022
MEDIA CONTACT: Arlene Satchell, Public Information Officer
Broward County Aviation Department
954-359-6116
asatchell@broward.org