Travelling from Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) to Fort Lauderdale: what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Owen Roberts International Airport to Fort Lauderdale and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
George Town (the location of Owen Roberts International Airport) and Fort Lauderdale follow the same timezone — UTC-5.
Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is the most traveled route. When booking your flight, you can choose from three services each week between GCM and FLL.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your GCM to Fort Lauderdale flight.
You can book a direct Owen Roberts International Airport to Fort Lauderdale ticket. Start your journey at GCM and touch down at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
Book your favourite seat with JetBlue Airways. This popular airline offers direct flights from Owen Roberts International Airport to Fort Lauderdale.
GCM is around 3 kilometres from central George Town. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 20 minutes.
Looking for a hotel close to GCM? If you've booked an early flight from Owen Roberts International Airport to Fort Lauderdale, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Owen Roberts International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart GCM land on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) to Fort Lauderdale
Rs82,684 is currently the best price for a one-way Owen Roberts International Airport to Fort Lauderdale flight. Return plane tickets start at Rs102,332. These fares may change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from GCM to Fort Lauderdale, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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Airports in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is around 11 kilometres from the centre of Fort Lauderdale. If you're getting a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 20 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Owen Roberts International Airport to Fort Lauderdale, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near FLL:
Reserving your ride from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport about three weeks in advance of your flight from GCM to Fort Lauderdale can help you get the best possible rate.
The address for FLL is 320 Terminal Drive.
Best time to go to Fort Lauderdale
March is the most popular month for flights from Owen Roberts International Airport to Fort Lauderdale. To avoid the crowds, plan your trip to Fort Lauderdale in December.
Before booking a Owen Roberts International Airport to Fort Lauderdale plane ticket, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Fort Lauderdale, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 32ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from GCM to Fort Lauderdale in January when temperatures average between 14ºC and 25ºC.
More about Fort Lauderdale
Start your Fort Lauderdale trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Owen Roberts International Airport to Fort Lauderdale, browse our selection of hotels including:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Ft Lauderdale Beach (Playa las Olas), Las Olas Beach and Fort Lauderdale Beach: The L'Hermitage Reserve are essential stops on your Fort Lauderdale itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Fort Lauderdale, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Travel about 499 kilometres north to Jacksonville to tick off its leading sights. From St. John's Cathedral to Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in the United States, head for Tampa, about 306 kilometres northwest of Fort Lauderdale. Busch Gardens Tampa, The Florida Aquarium and ZooTampa at Lowry Park are key reasons to visit.
