Quickest way to FLL from Port everglades

[isladonna]

Our flights leaves at 10:15.  Is this too early even if everything goes smoothly with cruise ship?  Carnival was actually going to book this time for me, but I did it on my own.

Is the quickest way to get to the airport by cab?  

[BNBR]

Cab, yes.  They will be waiting right outside.  If you do self assist and get out early, likely won't be crowds outside the terminal either.

[JohninDC]

For a 10:15 flight you need to be at FLL by about 8:45 - and earlier 8:15-8:30) is better.  the cab ride from PE to FLL takes all of about 10-15 minutes.  If you carry your bags off, or get a VERY low number, and are clear of customs/immigration by *:00 or just before you should have no issues.

 

Cab fare, on the meter, should be about $15+ - do not let the driver tell you that there's a flat rate fare or any other malarkey.  If you have a few minutes use Uber or Lyft instead - nicer ride and a little cheaper!

[candydane]

Where is the area for Uber/Lyft?  Easy to find?

 

 

[nhraformula00]

https://www.porteverglades.net/

[JEDMELK]

On 12/31/2019 at 2:52 PM, candydane said:

Where is the area for Uber/Lyft?  Easy to find?

 

 

Just one reminder---- we got off ship on Fri, Dec 20 and there were 7 ships in Port Everglades that morning. We had no issues with customs, etc (used Celebrity Luggage Valet service). Disembarking was delayed by 10-15 minutes because they had to reposition gangway. That did not cause much of a problem either.

One thing that was very eye opening though was the Uber pricing due to high demand. It was about 8 AM and I went to book Uber except the rate they wanted was $57.00 for Uber Comfort (not luxury, or XL). Considering that Uber from airport to the Embassy Suites was $15.40 for the same class of vehicle on Sat Dec 7, we opted to walk to the regular taxi line and were in a cab in 10 minutes as well- the meter was about $17 because we found every red light on the way (we were at Terminal 25).

 

The bottom line is very simple- be prepared to go either way-- cab or Uber and make a decision when you get the pricing

 

By the way, in the past, we have gone through customs, etc and been through security at FLL by 8:30 AM with no issues.

 

Jed

[JohninDC]

1 hour ago, JEDMELK said:

Just one reminder---- we got off ship on Fri, Dec 20 and there were 7 ships in Port Everglades that morning. We had no issues with customs, etc (used Celebrity Luggage Valet service). Disembarking was delayed by 10-15 minutes because they had to reposition gangway. That did not cause much of a problem either.

One thing that was very eye opening though was the Uber pricing due to high demand. It was about 8 AM and I went to book Uber except the rate they wanted was $57.00 for Uber Comfort (not luxury, or XL). Considering that Uber from airport to the Embassy Suites was $15.40 for the same class of vehicle on Sat Dec 7, we opted to walk to the regular taxi line and were in a cab in 10 minutes as well- the meter was about $17 because we found every red light on the way (we were at Terminal 25).

 

The bottom line is very simple- be prepared to go either way-- cab or Uber and make a decision when you get the pricing

 

By the way, in the past, we have gone through customs, etc and been through security at FLL by 8:30 AM with no issues.

 

Jed

Great feedback.  Thanks. 🙂

[Husky61]

On 12/30/2019 at 7:43 AM, JohninDC said:

For a 10:15 flight you need to be at FLL by about 8:45 - and earlier 8:15-8:30) is better.  the cab ride from PE to FLL takes all of about 10-15 minutes.  If you carry your bags off, or get a VERY low number, and are clear of customs/immigration by *:00 or just before you should have no issues.

 

Cab fare, on the meter, should be about $15+ - do not let the driver tell you that there's a flat rate fare or any other malarkey.  If you have a few minutes use Uber or Lyft instead - nicer ride and a little cheaper!

You do  not have to be at the airport 2 hours before flight departure. If one has Pre-ckeck  and Clear, an hour is more than sufficient.  We have both and have never waited over 5 minutes at security.