Travelling from Fort Lauderdale to Grand Bahama International Airport (FPO): What you need to know
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is Fort Lauderdale's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Grand Bahama International Airport (FPO) jetting off from here.
45 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Fort Lauderdale to Grand Bahama International Airport flight.
Freeport (where Grand Bahama International Airport is located) and Fort Lauderdale share the UTC-4 timezone. Easily coordinate travel plans without worrying about time differences.
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Grand Bahama International Airport (FPO) is the most popular route, with 8 direct services each week. Travel from FLL to FPO on Bahamasair's 12:10pm departure.
To ensure you catch your flight from Fort Lauderdale to FPO, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale to Grand Bahama International Airport (FPO) operate from here.
Bahamasair is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Grand Bahama International Airport taking off from FLL.
Most travellers choose to book seats with Bahamasair between FLL and FPO.
Bahamasair is the most punctual carrier on this route.
Located around 8 kilometres from central Fort Lauderdale, FLL can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Fort Lauderdale to Grand Bahama International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport:
73.74% of flights that depart Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
FLL is located at 320 Terminal Drive.
About Grand Bahama International Airport (FPO)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Fort Lauderdale to Grand Bahama International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near FPO instead:
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Grand Bahama International Airport (FPO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Grand Bahama International Airport is 114 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 284 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book six months before you want to fly. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to FPO.
The best month for finding cheap Fort Lauderdale to Grand Bahama International Airport tickets is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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The best time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Grand Bahama International Airport (FPO)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Grand Bahama International Airport (FPO). August is the busiest month to travel to Freeport. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in February.
Before locking in your Fort Lauderdale to FPO plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Freeport, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January has temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Fort Lauderdale to Grand Bahama International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Freeport
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Freeport right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Grand Bahama International Airport:
Shark Alley and Grand Bahama Wall are a couple of major attractions to add to your Freeport travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Taino Beach.
Explore more of the Bahamas
Nassau is just one of the many cities in the Bahamas waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Freeport. Around 209 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Beautiful beach, Aqua Shores - Luxury Powerboat Tours Bahamas and Marine Habitat at Atlantis.
Another essential stop in the Bahamas, Marsh Harbour is located about 161 kilometres east of Freeport. Plan to visit highlights including B.A.I.C. Park.