Flying from Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL): what you need to know
The timezone in Fort Lauderdale is UTC-5, which is ten hours 30 minutes behind Bengaluru.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your BLR to FLL flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as November. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Bengaluru Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport. Many passengers pass through San Francisco International Airport when flying between BLR and FLL.
Handy information about Bengaluru Airport (BLR)
You'll find BLR at Kial Road, Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 56030.
71% of flights that take off from Bengaluru Airport land at their destination on time.
Bengaluru Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Bengaluru. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Bengaluru Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to BLR:
Arriving at Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Bengaluru Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near FLL instead:
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Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Fort Lauderdale International Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) to central Fort Lauderdale
The address for FLL is 320 Terminal Drive.
From Fort Lauderdale International Airport, Fort Lauderdale is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
When to fly to Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL)
April is the most popular month for flights from Bengaluru Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Fort Lauderdale in March.
Before locking in your flight from Bengaluru Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Fort Lauderdale, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 32ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from BLR to FLL in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC and 25ºC on average.
Explore more of the United States
Fort Lauderdale is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of the United States you should also see. Around 499 kilometres north of Fort Lauderdale, a trip to Jacksonville will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
If there's time to check out another corner of the United States, head for Miami, about 40 kilometres south of Fort Lauderdale. Beach, Ocean Drive and Port of Miami are key reasons to visit.