International Airport of Miami offers more than 1,000 flights per day to more than 160 destinations. Its annual passenger volume is about 45 million. Although the airport is the main long-haul airport for international flights serving South Florida, two other nearby airports both have lower airport fees than MIA, and thus, most domestic and low-cost carriers prefer them.

American Airlines, DHL Aviation, Eastern Air Lines, Amerijet, FedEx Express, IBC, Atlas Air, UPS, and Western Global Airlines are among the airlines that use the airport as a hub.

Restaurants, cafes, stores, banks, ATMs, a post office, exchange offices, pharmacies, an art gallery, a hair salon, a SPA center, a chapel, and a hotel are all available to travelers at MIA. The business center, VIP lounge, and Internet are accessible. Additionally, there are amenities for moms with young children and disabled guests.

There are 4 runways, with lengths of 8,600 feet, 9,355 feet, 10,506 feet, and 13,016 feet. The airport is currently operated by the Miami-Dade Aviation Department. MIA, as one of the busiest and most important airports in the world, serves as the primary entry point between the United States, Latin America, and Europe. The airport is busy in terms of passenger traffic, however, serves as a safe and efficient aviation hub for its customers. The airport is easily accessible by car, it is located 9 kilometers northwest of downtown and can be reached via Dolphin Expy highway (836) which is a city freeway in Miami. It is also usually quick to get to this street from the terminal.

However, there are regular rush hours there when you can easily get stuck in traffic jams, especially in the evening around 5 p.m. and until at least 8 p.m. It is best to enter the address of the airport into the GPS navigation device so that you can find it better.

The Miami airport is open twenty-four hours a day, but some security checkpoints may close depending on the night’s flight schedule.

Follow the signs to Arrivals on the lower level of the airport to pick up departing guests.
To drop off passengers, proceed to the upper level’s Departures by following the signs.

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Terminals

At MIA you can depart or arrive from North Terminal (Concourse D) Central Terminal (Concourse E, F, G) South Terminal (Concourse H, J).

All of the passengers are recommended to come 2.5 hours before the departure, even if they are traveling with hand luggage only.

Getting to the city center

Straight from the airport, you can reach the center in less than 25 minutes. The distance from the airport to the center of Miami (Bayfront Park) is only 12 kilometers. With normal traffic, you can reach the city within 25 minutes. Although, it will take you at least 30 minutes to get to the center of Miami Beach (Lincoln Road Mall) because the distance is 18 kilometers.

Contact

All travel and airport information can be obtained from the 24-hour telephone number: +1 305 876 7000, or by e-mail: customerservice@miami-airport.com.

Information desks are located in the arrivals and departure halls.

Transport

The airport is easily accessible by car but you are also welcome to use the variety of means of transport listed below:

• Metrobus
• MiaBeach Express
• Taxi
• Metrorail
• Tri-Rail
• Car rental

Facilities

• Lounges: MIA is equipped with several business class lounges, however, passengers travelling in economy class can purchase a place in the business lounge for an additional fee.
• Food: there are many great restaurants and cafes as well as small shops with different snacks.
• Internet: you can get free access to the network for 30 minutes per device at the airport.
• Duty-Free: there are a few Duty-Free Americas in each of the terminals.