Travelling from Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) to George Town Airport (GGT): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to George Town Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
Fort Lauderdale and George Town share the UTC-5 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your FLL to GGT flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as April, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
Bahamasair is your gateway to exploring George Town (and maybe even some other great parts of the Bahamas!). Browse the direct flights from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to George Town Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Bahamasair has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to George Town Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between FLL and GGT:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport
Handy information about Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL)
You'll find FLL at 320 Terminal Drive.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Fort Lauderdale International Airport, 75% of flights complete their journey on time.
Fort Lauderdale International Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Fort Lauderdale. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near FLL. Whether you have an early flight from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to George Town Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at George Town Airport (GGT)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Fort Lauderdale International Airport to George Town Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GGT instead:
Getting from George Town Airport (GGT) to central George Town
George Town Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from central George Town. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
It takes roughly 15 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to George Town Airport (GGT)
June is the busiest month for flights from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to George Town Airport. For a quieter experience, head to George Town in October.
The warmest month in George Town is August, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to George Town Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
March sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Search for cheap tickets from FLL to GGT around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the Bahamas
You've done George Town, now it's time to explore other corners of the Bahamas. Travel around 241 kilometres north-west to Nassau to check off its top sights. From Beautiful beach to Beach and Marine Habitat at Atlantis, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.