teh3505 Posted December 4, 2017 #1 Share Posted December 4, 2017 We fly in and out of Fort Lauderdale Airport. Is a 11:30 am flight cutting it to close? The last cruise I was on that was in Fort Lauderdale I remember being at the airport at 9:00am. I'm just not sure and need advise. Thanks all who answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare teacherman Posted December 5, 2017 #2 Share Posted December 5, 2017 We always try to get a flight about 11:30. We usually leave the ship about 8:00, pick up our luggage, get a taxi, and are at the airport by 9:00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted December 5, 2017 #3 Share Posted December 5, 2017 This is discussed daily on the Florida Departures board. 11:30 definitely doable. Have done 10:50 a couple of times with no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teh3505 Posted December 5, 2017 Author #4 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Do you self check off the ship or wait to be called? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted December 5, 2017 #5 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Have done both. Usually self carry off. But as we are typically in Suites, we can go when we wish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted December 5, 2017 #6 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Probably fine, personally I prefer later in the day, or even better stay overnight and fly the next day. But then I get enough stress in my professional life so try and avoid it as much as I can when I’m not at work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted December 5, 2017 #7 Share Posted December 5, 2017 It is theoretically doable. My son had a 10:20 flight early this year out of FLL. Did self-disembark and was at airport a little past 8am. Of course, there was no ship and docking delays, and road traffic was fine. But my wife and I chose the past noon flight to be stressed-free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted December 5, 2017 #8 Share Posted December 5, 2017 11:30 is fine. No worries. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teh3505 Posted December 6, 2017 Author #9 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Booked the returned flight at 11:30 am. I really didn't want to sit in the airport any longer than I have too. Thanks all for your advise, it helped me make my decision. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muumuu Posted December 6, 2017 #10 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Only flew in and out of FL once. We had an 1130 departure time. Got to airport and they offered us seats on the 0900 flight. So we were home before our original flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted December 6, 2017 #11 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Booked the returned flight at 11:30 am. I really didn't want to sit in the airport any longer than I have too. Thanks all for your advise, it helped me make my decision. Thanks again. You did good. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHEZMARYLOU Posted December 8, 2017 #12 Share Posted December 8, 2017 We took a chance and booked a 10:20 flight for our February cruise. We are in a high end suite so our luggage should be off the ship before we are. Worst case we have to get a later flight for more $ or spend an extra night in FLL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy717 Posted December 27, 2017 #13 Share Posted December 27, 2017 Walk off and you will be fine the port and airport are very near each other Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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