✈️ TLV to Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
United States
Fort Lauderdale
CityFLL
IATA10596.8 km
Distance13h 4m
Flight TimeCoordinates: 26.07167, -80.14969
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About Fort Lauderdale
Weather in Fort Lauderdale
Understand
The first inhabitants of the land were Seminole Indians who arrived in the 18th century. During the Second Seminole War, Major William Lauderdale led his Tennessee Volunteers into the area and raised New River Fort on the site of the modern city in 1838. In 1893, a young Ohioan named Frank Stranahan arrived and built a house that served as the first trading post, post office, bank and town hall of the area. The house was built near the site of the New River Fort and still stands today as a museum, Stranahan House. Fort Lauderdale was incorporated as a town in 1911, and became the seat of newly formed Broward County. It began as a predominantly agricultural community of dairy farms and citrus groves. More growth came with establishment of the Naval Air Station, which is now Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport. The city and its surrounding suburbs experienced tremendous growth following the end of World War II, and the arrival of home air-conditioning. In the 1960s, Fort Lauderdale became the center of Spring Break after the debut of the movie Where the Boys Are . It is now an anchor of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach Metropolitan area, the nation's 6th largest metro area.
Climate
Fort Lauderdale has a tropical rainforest climate. Summers are very humid with temperatures in the upper 80s °F and low 90s lasting into early fall. The city sees most of its rainfall in the summer (the wet season). Winter is warm and mild and mainly dry (the dry season) with mild temperatures that are occasionally broken up by some rain when cold fronts come through. May to September is the summer wet season. During the summer, it is warm and humid, with the prevailing wind bringing tropical breezes blowing up from the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico and equatorial Atlantic. It is often clear and sunny in the mornings but as the land heats up the air rises and the sea breeze kicks in. This brings in more damp moist air from the sea and so by noon it often starts to cloud over, and then there are commonly short showers in the afternoon, which helps to cool the air off for a cooler and generally dryer evening. The Atlantic hurricane season largely occurs from late July through early November, with peak activity generally occurring from mid-August through early October. Fort Lauderdale, positioned just above the Tropic of Cancer, owes a lot of its winter warmth to the Gulf Stream that runs just a couple of miles off shore. The Gulf Stream brings warm water up from the tropics year-round. On a typical summer day the temperature does not get below 75 °F (24 °C). Summer temperatures are commonly in the high 80s to low 90s (30-35 °C), which is often relieved by the sea breeze, which in turn brings some afternoon thunderstorms. During winter, humidity is significantly lower. The average daily high in the winter is usually between 65 and 75 °F (18-24 °C) and the low normally around 59 °F (15 °C), rarely dipping below 40 °F (4 °C) when a front comes through. Fort Lauderdale receives abundant rainfall, most of it falling in the summer. The annual total of 63.8 inches (1488 mm) is one of the highest for a U.S. city. This sounds like a lot, but it does not rain that often; when it does rain, it is a real tropical downpour.
Get around
The east side of Fort Lauderdale, between down town and the beach, is criss crossed with canals. It doesn't matter if you are in a car, on bicycles, or on foot, you have to cross the canals where the bridges are. This is one town where a good map can save you a lot of backtracking. Surprisingly the best road map of the East side of town is the 'Dolphus Waterway Map". The US 1 does not intersect with Las Olas Boulevard. Your map is wrong if it says otherwise. The US 1 passes under the river in a tunnel and goes under Las Olas too, re-emerging only at Broward Blvd. to the north. This confuses many people who are trying to navigate around Fort Lauderdale.
Downtown/Las Olas Blvd
The downtown area, especially around Las Olas Boulevard, has seen dramatic growth in the past decade, and now hosts many new hotels and high-rise condominium developments. Other improvements include a wide array of new boutiques, art galleries and restaurants. The entertainment district runs east–west along Las Olas Boulevard. East Las Olas Blvd has a mile of upscale shops and restaurants. Across the railway lines, West Las Olas caters to a younger crowd. There are funky nightclubs and restaurants between the railway lines and the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. In between East and West, there is a new set of shops called Riverside that sits on the RiverWalk. The RiverWalk runs along the north side of the new river, from the shops at Las Olas to the performing arts complex. 26.1204 -80.1485 4 Broward Center for the Performing Arts , 201 SW 5th Ave , ☏ +1 954-522-5334 . 26.1193 -80.135 5 Las Olas Boulevard . An upscale collection of stores, restaurants and bars near downtown. 26.11964 -80.14285 6 Museum of Art , 1 E Las Olas Blvd , ☏ +1 954-525-5500 . Tu-Sa 11AM-5PM, Su noon-5PM . 26.12113 -80.14789 7 Museum of Discovery and Science , 401 SW Second St , ☏ +1 954-467-6637 . 26.11918 -80.14595 8 Old Fort Lauderdale Village & Museum , 219 SW 2nd Ave , ☏ +1 954-463-4431 . Daily 10AM-4PM . 26.11845 -80.13746 9 Stranahan House , 335 SE 6th Ave , ☏ +1 954-524-4736 .
Do
The beach . A prime attraction. There is parking just south of Las Olas Blvd or if that is full, there is plenty more under the Las Olas Blvd Bridge. The machines take cash or credit cards. There is more parking on A1A, North of Sunrise Blvd. Athletes enjoy running along the road by the beach in the early mornings. On Saturday mornings there is a continual stream. Best viewed from one of the numerous coffee shops or restaurants across the road from the beach. You can rent a bicycle and explore along the beach, or head inland via Las Olas Blvd, to explore the upscale shops that line Las Olas towards the downtown. From Las Olas the RiverWalk connects to the Arts and Entertainment district. Parking at some beach hotels is limited and with things quite close you will find bicycles are a good way to get around. Bicycle on the sidewalks if the traffic scares you. ( updated May 2016 ) Boating . You can go boating on the miles of waterways. Take the water taxi, take a ride in a glass bottom boat or take one of the river cruises like the Jungle Queen. There is also sport or deep sea fishing. If boating is not your thing, then you can just watch the boats go by from the many waterfront bars and restaurants. ( updated May 2016 ) SW 2nd Street . On Friday and Saturday evenings the bars and clubs along SW 2nd Street come alive with young people. If you are under 35 this is the place to be on weekend nights. Known by locals as Colee Hammock, this is the two blocks on SW 2nd St just West of the rail way tracks, near the Science Museum and Performing Arts Center. For tourists, or people over 35, there is the RiverSide complex with bars and restaurants just East of the same railway lines. ( updated May 2016 )
Buy
Fort Lauderdale, and South Florida in general, is a shoppers paradise. There is something to satisfy everybody's shopping desires. Here is a list of some of the main districts/destinations: Shops on Las Olas Blvd , little specialty shops and upscale restaurants line Las Olas Blvd, starting down town and running east on Las Olas Blvd for a mile, to SE 15th Avenue. Most shops and restaurants are open late in the evenings. 26.13685 -80.11287 1 Galleria Mall , 2414 E Sunrise Blvd ( Sunrise Blvd and Bayview Dr ). Fort Lauderdale's regional mall. Has over 200 stores including: Neiman Marcus, Macy's, Dillard's, and Saks Fifth Avenue. This is only 1/4 of a mile, about ten minutes walk from the beach. ( updated Apr 2022 ) 26.14928 -80.32347 2 Sawgrass Mills , 12801 W Sunrise Blvd ( In the city of Sunrise at Sunrise Blvd and NW 136 Ave. ). One of the world's largest malls for shopping, dining, and entertainment. ( updated Apr 2022 ) 26.11768 -80.25478 3 Broward Mall , 8000 West Broward Boulevard ( In the suburb Plantation at Broward Blvd and University Drive ). ( updated Apr 2022 ) 26.24138 -80.24913 4 Coral Square Mall , 9469 W Atlantic Blvd ( In the city of Coral Springs at Atlantic Blvd and University Dr ). ( updated Apr 2022 ) 26.27275 -80.1625 5 Festival Marketplace , 2900 West Sample Road ( In the city of Pompano Beach on Sample Rd, just east of Florida's Turnpike ). Large indoor flea market. ( updated Apr 2022 ) 26.01054 -80.30464 6 Pembroke Lakes Mall , 11401 Pines Blvd ( In the city of Pembroke Pines at Pines Blvd and Flamingo Rd ). ( updated Apr 2022 ) 26.25683 -80.10342 7 Pompano Citi Centre , 1955 North Federal Hwy ( In the city of Pompano Beach at SW corner of Federal Hwy and Copans Rd ). ( updated Apr 2022 ) 25.95687 -80.14281 8 Aventura Mall , 19501 Biscayne Blvd ( Located in the city of Aventura ). Large, upscale regional mall. ( updated Apr 2022 ) 26.36495 -80.13312 9 Boca Town Center , 6000 Glades Rd ( Located in the city of Boca Raton . ). Large, upscale regional mall. ( updated Apr 2022 ) 26.13725 -80.19122 10 Swap Shop , 3291 W Sunrise Blvd , ☏ +1 954 583-2221 . The Swap Shop is an older flea market west on Sunrise Blvd. at a drive-in movie. Along with getting your hair braided you can shop for fruits, vegetables, clothes, nick knacks, and practically any other things other locations would not have.
Eat
Fort Lauderdale has countless dining options. Among the most popular areas are Las Olas Blvd, Olde Town Fort Lauderdale, and the Beach.
Downtown/Old Town/Las Olas Blvd
26.11935 -80.13674 1 Big City Tavern , 609 Las Olas Blvd , ☏ +1 954-727-0307 . Great atmosphere, outside seating available. Sandwiches to steaks served. 26.13736 -80.1125 2 Capital Grille , 2418 E Sunrise Blvd ( Galleria Mall ). Upscale restaurant featuring excellent service and great steaks. Incredible wine selection. 26.11907 -80.137 3 Cheesecake Factory , 600 E Las Olas Blvd , ☏ +1 954-463-1999 . At base of Riverside Hotel where Las Olas meets the Tunnel. Popular chain featuring a large menu and countless desserts. 26.12002 -80.11359 4 Chima Steakhouse , 2400 E Las Olas Blvd , ☏ +1 954-712-0580 . Excellent Brazilian rodizio. Great salad bar too. 26.13196 -80.13731 5 Jalisco , 700 N Federal Hwy , ☏ +1 954 462-9695 . Small, family-owned Mexican restaurant. Looks can be deceiving as excellent, yet affordable cuisine is served with a smile. 26.1375 -80.1131 6 PF Chang's , 2418 E Sunrise Blvd ( Galleria Mall ), ☏ +1 954-565-5877 . Popular national chain, serving non-traditional Chinese food.
Drink
Fort Lauderdale's former reputation was built by Spring Break, and the city still does not disappoint. There are countless places to have a drink from little 'hole in the walls' to the ultra chic. 26.18999 -80.09513 1 Aruba beach cafe , 1 Commercial Blvd ( take commercial avenue east to end ), ☏ +1 954-776-0001 . open for lunch and dinner . A fun place for all ages with free live music from techno, pop to the beatles every day at 10PM. average $15 to $30 . 26.10443 -80.14383 2 ZEN BAR ( Marando Farms ), 1401 SW 1st AVE ( South of Davie & West of Andrews, behind Tap 42 ), ☏ +1 954 937-8546 , zenbarjuices@gmail.com . M-F 10AM-6PM, Sa Su 9AM-5PM . Cold-pressed raw, organic juices and smoothies. Zen Bar offers a wide selection of superfoods & also features a beautiful collection of crystals.
Downtown/Old Town/Las Olas
Riverfront is a collection of stores and bars on the west side of the downtown district.
Sleep
26.1902 -80.09939 1 Lauderdale by the Sea Vacation Rental Villa by the Ocean ( Rentals Vacation Management ), ☏ +1 954-771-7705 . Steps to the beach in one of the safest cities in South Florida, public tennis and basketball courts, and access to sport fishing. Close proximity to over 50 public championship golf courses. Minutes to downtown Ft. Lauderdale, Las Olas Blvd., and the Performing Arts Center and numerous fine dining establishments. 20 minutes to Ft. Lauderdale Airport. 26.11333 -80.10623 2 Bahia Mar , 801 Seabreeze Blvd , ☏ +1 954-764-2233 . Check-in: 4PM , check-out: 11AM . A beachside resort that offers an array of leisure pursuits, including a yachting center, a charter fishing fleet, and a championship golf at Grande Oaks Golf Club. 26.1249 -80.37716 3 The Bonaventure Resort & Spa Fort Lauderdale Hotel , 250 Racquet Club Rd , ☏ +1 954-389-3300 . Full-service spa, two 18-hole PGA championship courses and five inviting pools. 26.16632 -80.16239 4 Days Inn Ft Lauderdale/Oakland Park , 1595 West Oakland Park Blvd , ☏ +1 954-484-9290 . Check-in: 3PM , check-out: 11AM . 26.0999 -80.13137 5 Embassy Suites , 1100 SE 17th St , ☏ +1 954-527-2700 . An all-suite hotel in the heart of Fort Lauderdale. ( updated Jun 2017 ) 26.09311 -80.36793 6 Comfort Suites Weston - Sawgrass Mills South , 2201 N. Commerce Pkwy , ☏ +1 954-659-1555 , fax : +1 954 659-1191 . 26.05051 -80.16114 7 Hyatt Place , 91 SW 18th Ave , ☏ +1 954-922-0436 . Rooms with free Wi-Fi, refrigerator, flat screen TV. Guests have access to free airport shuttle, free parking, free breakfast, pool and fitness center. $113 . 26.05046 -80.16047 8 Hyatt House Fort Lauderdale Airport - South & Cruise Port , 90 SW 18th Ave , ☏ +1 954-922-0271 . Suites with full kitchens, free Wi-Fi, work space, TV. Guests have access to free parking, free breakfast, pool and fitness center. $120 . 26.13312 -80.10501 9 The Royal Palms , 717 Breakers Avenue , ☏ +1 954-565-5790 , info@royalpalms.com . Rated the # 1 gay resort in North America by Planet Out, the gay travel experts. The decor is delicious, the service exceptional and amenities great. A gem in the heart of gay Ft. Lauderdale. 26.20377 -80.15048 10 Sheraton Suites - Cypress Creek , 555 NW 62nd St , ☏ +1 954-772-5400 . In the middle of the north business district. ( updated Jun 2017 ) 26.19429 -80.18834 11 TownePlace Suites Fort Lauderdale West , 3100 Prospect Rd , ☏ +1 954-484-2214 , fax : +1 954 484-4533 . 26.1307 -80.10617 12 Worthington Guest House , 543 N.Birch Rd , toll-free: +1-800-445-7036 . A gay men's resort in "The Island" area of Ft Lauderdale. Boasts a 12-man jacuzzi and a large pool, both of which are open 24 hours a day. The Worthington is convenient to the town's gay nightlife, dining and shopping and only a 5-minute walk to the popular Sebastion Street Beach. 26.05044 -80.16444 13 Cambria Suites Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport ( Cambria Suites Florida hotel ), 141 SW 19th Ct , ☏ +1 954-889-2600 . Check-in: 3PM , check-out: 11AM . 100 percent non-smoking, all-suite hotel 4 miles from the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. $89 to $149 . 26.12697 -80.10422 14 The Westin Beach Resort, Fort Lauderdale , 321 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd , ☏ +1 954-467-1111 . 26.06041 -80.16519 15 Courtyard Fort Lauderdale Airport & Cruise Port , 400 Gulf Stream Way (Dania Beach) , ☏ +1 954-342-8333 . Renovated hotel off I-95. Minutes from Port Everglades and Fort Lauderdale Airport - offers free shuttle service to both. 26.106427 -80.106293 16 Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa ( Fort Lauderdale Marriott ), 3030 Holiday Drive , ☏ +1 954-525-4000 . Check-in: 4PM , check-out: 11AM . Oceanfront hotel with 16 acres of private beaches, spa, and 100,000 Sq Ft for indoor and outdoor events. Features a private beach and an 8,000 square foot tropical lagoon pool. Recognized as a Top Ten World's Best Wreck Diving, Marine Life and Value Dive Destination off the 1/4 mile shores of Harbor Beach are two reefs and four dive sites. 26.15203 -80.12612 17 Fort Lauderdale Stays , 1706 NE 19th Street , ☏ +1 754-701-5660 , info@fortlauderdalestays.com . Fort Lauderdale Stays offers vacation rental homes in popular areas throughout Fort Lauderdale such as Wilton Manors, Fort Lauderdale Beach, Las Olas, Imperial Point, and Poinsettia Heights. ( updated Aug 2017 ) 26.177917 -80.098091 18 Ocean Sky Hotel and Resort , 4060 Galt Ocean Drive , ☏ +1 954 565-6611 , concierge@oceanskyresort.com . ( updated Mar 2019 ) 26.0494 -80.1632 19 Four Points by Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Airport - Dania Beach , 1900 Stirling Rd , ☏ +1 954-926-7300 . Adjacent Fort Lauderdale International Airport and Port Everglades Cruise Ship Terminal, Suites available. Amenities include: high speed internet, cable, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, outdoor pool, complimentary breakfast, workout facilities, meeting space, airport shuttle. 25.98177 -80.34255 20 Residence Inn Fort Lauderdale SW/Miramar , 14700 Hotel Rd, Miramar , ☏ +1 954-450-2717 . An all-suite property. 26.13756 -80.10361 21 Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach , 999 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd , ☏ +1 954-315-1460 . ( updated Jul 2021 )
Stay safe
Fort Lauderdale can be very safe but there are some parts of town you should probably avoid if you are on foot at night. Like all cities, you should ask advice on what areas are safe and what to avoid. The areas likely to be frequented by the tourists, along the beach, shopping along Las Olas and down town are safe. This would be the NE and SE parts of the city. You should use more caution if the address is on the West side of the city NW or SW. The intersection of Andrews Ave and Broward Blvd designates the NW NE SW SE sections of the city. Avoid the NW and SW areas, especially at night. The central part of Broward County West of Andrews Ave to the Florida turnpike is not a place for tourists. Suburban cities that should be avoided include Lauderdale Lakes, Lauderhill and especially Sistrunk. Rental cars stand out as obvious targets for thieves, so never leave valuables in a visible place (put any purchases or valuables in the trunk) and always lock your car doors. Tourists may find South Florida drivers get impatient with the heavy traffic during high season. Try to plan your route before setting off and remember that US1 tunnels under Las Olas Blvd and the river. It may look like the two intersect on a map but they don't. South Florida has quite a few senior citizens on the road mixed in with their crazy teenaged offspring, so be alert. Emergency telephone number for fire, police and rescue emergencies is 911.
Cope
When driving, realize traffic is heavy, and there are people from all over the world with completely different driving habits. This feeds South Florida's reputation for having rude drivers. The problem lies in different people with different driving habits and that their ages run from 16 to over 100. Drive carefully and defensively.
Go next
Port Everglades is the nation's second busiest port for cruise ships , after Port of Miami. There are many cruises of varying lengths (1 day to several weeks) available to choose from. The airport offers a free shuttle bus to the port for car renters. Many off-airport rental car locations also offer port shuttles. Miami Miami Beach Everglades National Park Hollywood (Florida) Popping down to visit the night clubs and restaurants along Hollywood Blvd near Young Circle is a close and interesting evening outing. You can also see the Hollywood beach. You can take overnight excursions to the Florida Keys or the Bahamas . There are also organized coach trips to the theme parks in Orlando .