Private jets to the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
The world's largest in-water boat show, spread across six sites in Fort Lauderdale, with a preview day before it opens.
- Dates
- 28 October – 1 November 2026
- Where
- Bahia Mar and five other sites, Fort Lauderdale
- Fly to
- Fort Lauderdale Executive (FXE)
- Book by
- Book now: call us for what's still available
Where to land
Transfer times are approximate and grow on event days, when roads around the venue are at their busiest.
Fort Lauderdale Executive (FXE)
About 25 minutes by road to Bahia Mar.
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL)
About 15 minutes by road to Bahia Mar.
Slots and permissions during the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
During major events, airports often run special slot, parking and prior-permission (PPR) schemes, and each airport sets its own rules for each event. Every event quote is subject to the slots and permissions being granted. We apply for them as soon as you book, and if your first-choice airport is full we offer the nearest alternative.
Booking timeline
The book-by date is our suggested latest date to confirm for the widest choice of aircraft. Aircraft and slots are committed early for big events, so booking sooner usually means more options and a better price. After it, flights are often still possible, with less choice.
Good to know
- The 2026 show opens with a preview day from noon on Wednesday 28 October and closes on Sunday 1 November.
Request to book
Every event quote is subject to the slots and permissions being granted.
Questions
Which airport is closest to the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show?
Fort Lauderdale Executive (FXE) is the usual choice: About 25 minutes by road to Bahia Mar to Bahia Mar and five other sites. The alternatives are Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL).
When should I book a private jet to the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show?
We suggest booking by 2 September 2026. The book-by date is our suggested latest date to confirm for the widest choice of aircraft. Aircraft and slots are committed early for big events, so booking sooner usually means more options and a better price. After it, flights are often still possible, with less choice.
Are airport slots guaranteed?
During major events, airports often run special slot, parking and prior-permission (PPR) schemes, and each airport sets its own rules for each event. Every event quote is subject to the slots and permissions being granted. We apply for them as soon as you book, and if your first-choice airport is full we offer the nearest alternative.
Sources
Checked on 20 October 2026. Organisers and airports change their arrangements, so we confirm them again for your flight.
