Search Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Birmingham

Popular Airport

Shuttlesworth Intl. - Municipal - Birmingham Intl. Airport

Popular Airlines

Approximate Flight Duration

1 hour 10 min

Approximate Travel Distance

648 Miles

Transportation to Airport from Fort Lauderdale City Center

Fort Lauderdale Intl Airport

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport is very close to the city centre and for this reason very easy to reach. You can reach the airport in a short time if your hotel, like many accommodation options in Fort Lauderdale, offers free shuttle services. You can take a taxi or drive your rented vehicle to the airport, where you can also return it. Buses and commuter trains are available for those who prefer public transportation.  

Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood International Airport is made up of 4 big terminals. Don’t forget that to avoid long walks you can take advantage of the free shuttle services provided between the terminals.

Taxi

In Fort Lauderdale, taxi fares are calculated based on the area travelling to, not on the distance covered. In normal traffic conditions, it only takes 7 to 8 minutes to reach the airport from the city centre. You can easily find a taxi in the city centre or ask your hotel to arrange a taxi in advance.

Hotel Shuttle Service

Most of the hotels in Fort Lauderdale offer free shuttle services. With such a service provided by the hotel, you can easily and quickly reach the airport without paying any fees.

Car Rental

There are many car companies located in the city centre. You can reach the airport by renting a vehicle that is suitable to your budget. Take the U.S. Route 1 (US 1) to get from the city centre to the airport. This journey lasts approximately 10 minutes in normal traffic conditions.

Bus

You can reach the airport from the city centre in half an hour by using bus route 1.

Commuter Rail

Use the commuter rail if you are planning to travel to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport from the areas of Miami-Dade, Broward or Palm Beach. Once you get out of the station, take the free shuttle buses available to reach the terminal buildings.

Airport Information

Located just 3 miles from the city centre, the airport serves passengers with 3 duty free shops and various other stores. There are also many cafes, bars and restaurants at the airport that offer options for almost every taste. Live music performances are staged almost every day at Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood International Airport. Free Wi-Fi is available across all 4 terminal buildings.

Transportation to Birmingham City Center from Airport

Shuttlesworth Intl. - Municipal - Birmingham Intl. Airport

Birmingham International Airport, about 5 miles from Birmingham, is also one of the busiest and most developed airports in Alabama. Shuttles and limousines are among the most frequently used vehicles to get to the center of Birmingham city from the airport also known as Birmingham Shuttlesworth Airport. As an alternative to these vehicles that serve on a door-to-door basis, you have the chance to get to the center in a short time by taking a taxi or renting a car.

Shuttle and Limousine

Shuttles and limousines taking passengers from Birmingham Airport to the place they desire are working only with reservation system. If you wish to make use of these vehicles, you can contact Birmingham Door to Door at (205) 591-5550 before arriving in the city, or call (205) 702-4566 for eShuttle or (205) 980-1083 for Meteors Shuttle.

If you want to rent a limousine, you can contact Prestige Limo and Sedan Service by contacting the call center at (205) 333-9879 before you arrive Birmingham Airport.

Taxi

Waiting outside the baggage delivery area at Birmingham Shuttlesworth Airport, taxis are one of the easiest and most practical ways to get to the city center from the airport. Each of the different taxi companies such as American Cab, Yellow Cab, Birmingham Cab Company and Hill Cab Company quickly brings you to the door of your hotel in the city center or other places you want to go. You may have an idea about average fare by talking to drivers before taking a taxi.

Car Rental

It is also very easy to get to the center from the airport by renting a car in Birmingham. In order to do this, you can go to the desks of the rental offices located in the terminal after your plane lands or you can reserve your car on the internet to get your business guaranteed.

You can call 1-800-327-9633 to rent a car from the Alamo that has an office at the airport. You can contact Budget at 1-800-527-0700, Avis at 1-800-230-4898. As an alternative to all these car rental companies in Birmingham Airport, offices of companies such as Dollar, Hertz, Payless, National, Enterprise and Thrifty are also waiting for those who want to travel with a rental car in Birmingham.

Private Vehicle

If you are traveling by private vehicle from the airport to Birmingham's center, you can be in the center of the city shortly following the city center signs. There are also waiting areas in the airport parking lot for the passengers who prefer their own vehicle for city transportation.

Weather in Birmingham

DayMin - Max
SundayMin -4ºC - Max 10ºC
MondayMin 0ºC - Max 11ºC
TuesdayMin 0ºC - Max 15ºC
WednesdayMin 7ºC - Max 17ºC
ThursdayMin 10ºC - Max 18ºC

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