# Miami International Airport (MIA)

> Miami, US · 13 km (8 mi) northwest of Downtown Miami

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## Facts

- **IATA**: MIA
- **ICAO**: KMIA
- **Timezone**: America/New_York
- **Runways**: 4
- **Terminals**: 3
- **Passengers**: 52.3M/yr
- **Worldwide rank**: #32
- **Hub for**: American Airlines
- **Official site**: https://www.miami-airport.com

## Overview

## Welcome

At Miami International Airport (MIA), you immediately sense the vibrant pulse of Latin America — even before stepping through customs. Spanish fills the air as you navigate past bustling cafes offering steaming cortaditos and Cuban sandwiches like the ones found at La Carreta or Cafe Versailles. This isn’t just a gateway to Miami; it’s a preview of the city’s lively, multicultural essence. With a location 13 kilometers northwest of Downtown Miami and serving over 52 million passengers annually, MIA is more than a transit point; it's an experience in itself.

## At a glance

Nestled just eight miles from Miami’s core, MIA serves as a major hub for American Airlines and offers a jumping-off point to Latin America and beyond. Comprised of three main terminals — North, Central, and South — the airport keeps its chaotic charm while facilitating an average of four runways. Whether you’re here to catch a flight or savor some authentic Cuban cuisine, remember it's all about pacing yourself and building a time buffer.

## Terminals & layout

MIA is divided into North, Central, and South terminals. The North Terminal predominantly serves American Airlines, boasting such conveniences as the Skytrain on level 4, speeding up transit from end to end in as little as five minutes. The Central Terminal houses a mix of global giants like British Airways and Cayman Airways, while the South Terminal caters to Avianca and Delta among others. If you’re hopping between terminals, especially between North and South, budget an extra 30-45 minutes for a landside transfer and TSA re-screening.

## Getting to and from the city

The simplest way downtown from MIA is the Metrorail Orange Line, which whisks you there in about 15 minutes from the airport’s central station. Alternatively, opt for the Metrobus Route 150 (Airport Flyer), leaving above the MIA Mover, offering budget-friendly access at a single-digit fare compared to $25–40 for Uber or Lyft. Travelers beware: Miami traffic can turn simple commutes into a test of patience.

## Traveller essentials

If you’re parking at MIA, options range from the Dolphin and Flamingo garages at $25 per day to the valet services costing $39 daily. Affordable options exist too with off-site parking companies like Park and Fly Miami at $4.50 per day. For those renting a car, the MIA Mover connects you to the Rental Car Center smoothly, though the indirect route can add 15–20 minutes to your schedule.

## Dining & shopping highlights

Grabbing a bite at MIA is synonymous with indulging in Miami’s Cuban culture. The North Terminal’s La Carreta offers Cuban sandwiches that don’t disappoint, while Cafe Versailles' guava pastelitos and cafecitos draw praise for authenticity. Shops like Ron Jon Surf Shop and Miami Marlins Clubhouse bring a dash of local flair, alongside standard duty-free fare and global brands such as Coach or Victoria's Secret.

## Lounges

For a reprieve from MIA’s frenetic energy, take refuge in one of the airport’s lounges. Concourse D features the noted American Airlines Flagship Lounge, offering hot meals and showers. If you’re wielding a Priority Pass, Corona Beach House in Concourse D can deliver a relaxed meal thanks to restaurant credit, especially when lounges are at capacity. Delta travelers can locate relief in Concourse H’s Delta Sky Club.

## Insider tips

- **Time:** Arrivals from Latin America or Europe should brace for 60–90 minute immigration waits during peak evening rushes.

- **Insider:** For quicker transfers in Concourse D, opt for the Skytrain above level 4, saving up to 20 minutes on tight connections.

- **Local:** Start your caffeine fix right: Cafe Versailles and La Carreta offer stronger, more authentic cafecitos than any chain.

- **Avoid:** Late-night food scarcity is real. Dining closes earlier in Central and South terminals; North Terminal is your best bet after 10 p.m.

- **Quiet:** The sparse seating near G and H gates provides unexpected calm if navigating the quieter zones is on your agenda.

- **Money:** The Metrobus Route 150 gives a cost-effective 30-40 minute ride to South Beach or Downtown for only a few dollars.

- **Avoid:** Prepare for "no-nonsense" TSA scenarios and expect interactions to be brisk and efficient — documentation ready is key.

## Terminals (3)

- **Central Terminal** — American Airlines, British Airways, Cayman Airways, Finnair
- **North Terminal** — American Airlines
- **South Terminal** — Avianca, COPA Airlines, Delta Air Lines, LATAM Airlines

## Dining (56)

- **Air Margaritaville** — North Terminal · Bar & Grill · $$
- **Au Bon Pain** — North Terminal · Bakery & Cafe · $$
- **Auntie Anne's** — South Terminal · Snack/pretzel counter · $
- **Bacardi Mojito Bar** — D · $$
- **Bento Sushi** — South Terminal · Sushi counter · $$
- **Bongos Cuban Cafe** — $$
- **Bud Light Bar** — $$
- **Budweiser Brewhouse** — D · $$
- **Burger King** — South Terminal · Fast food · $
- **Café Versailles** — North Terminal · Cuban · $$
- **Cafe Versailles** — D · $
- **Cafe Versailles Express** — North Terminal · Cuban · $$
- **Cheeseburger Baby** — D · $$
- **Chili’s Too** — South Terminal · Bar and grill · $$
- **Clubhouse One (grab & go)** — North Terminal · Grab & Go Market · $$
- **Corona Beach House** — D · $$
- **Dunkin** — $
- **Earl of Sandwich** — North Terminal · Sandwiches · $$
- **Einstein Bros Bagels** — D · $
- **Fig and Fennel** — North Terminal · Healthy / Market · $$
- **Half Moon Empanadas** — D · $
- **Heineken Bar** — South Terminal · Bar · $$
- **Ice Box Café** — North Terminal · Cafe & Bakery · $$
- **Island Chicken Grill** — North Terminal · Caribbean / Fast Casual · $$
- **Islander Bar and Grill** — E · $$
- **Jack Nicklaus Golden Bear Grill** — North Terminal · American Grill · $$
- **Jamba** — North Terminal · Smoothies & Juice · $$
- **Kafe Kalik** — North Terminal · Caribbean · $$
- **Ku-Va Cafe** — $
- **Ku-Va Restaurant** — $$
- **La Carreta** — D · $$
- **La Carreta Landside** — North Terminal · Cuban · $$
- **La Pausa Restaurant** — Central Terminal (MIA Hotel) · $$
- **La Pausa Restaurant & Bar** — North Terminal · Latin / International · $$
- **Manchu Wok** — South Terminal · Fast-casual Chinese · $$
- **Miami Grill** — South Terminal · Fast-casual grill · $$
- **Nathan’s Famous** — North Terminal · Fast Food · $
- **Pasion by Chef Gaston Acurio** — South Terminal · Peruvian restaurant · $$$
- **Pizza Hut** — D · $
- **Pizza Hut Express** — North Terminal · Pizza · $
- **PJ’s Coffee** — North Terminal · Coffee · $$
- **Pour Vida** — North Terminal · Wine & Tapas Bar · $$
- **Samuel Adams Sports Bar** — North Terminal · Sports Bar · $$
- **Sbarro** — South Terminal · Pizza and Italian counter · $
- **Shula Burger** — D · $$
- **Starbucks** — $$
- **Subway** — North Terminal · Sandwiches · $
- **TGI Fridays** — D · $$
- **The Draft House** — South Terminal · Sports bar · $$
- **The Great American Bagel** — South Terminal · Bagel shop · $
- **Urban Crave** — North Terminal · Street Food / Fast Casual · $$
- **Varadero Bakery** — South Terminal · Bakery/café · $
- **Viena Brazilian Bakery** — North Terminal · Brazilian Bakery · $$
- **Wendy's** — D · $
- **Wok & Roll** — North Terminal · Asian / Chinese · $
- **Zuma Grab & Go** — North Terminal · Japanese / Grab & Go · $$

## Lounges (16)

- **American Airlines Admirals Club** — D · Concourse D, near Gate D30 · available; price not confirmed
- **American Airlines Admirals Club – D15** — North Terminal · American Airlines Admirals Club membership, Qualifying oneworld Sapphire/Emerald status on a oneworld flight, Business/first class on eligible oneworld international itineraries, One-day pass purchase subject to capacity · Available for purchase to same-day ticketed passengers subject to space
- **American Airlines Admirals Club – D30** — North Terminal · American Airlines Admirals Club membership, Qualifying oneworld Sapphire/Emerald status on a oneworld flight, Business/first class on eligible oneworld international itineraries, One-day pass purchase subject to capacity, Select credit cards with Admirals Club access · Available for purchase to same-day ticketed passengers subject to space
- **American Airlines Flagship Lounge** — D · Concourse D, near Gate D30 · Flagship Pass available; price not confirmed
- **American Airlines Flagship Lounge Miami** — North Terminal · American Airlines Flagship-eligible international or transcontinental business/first tickets, oneworld Emerald and Sapphire customers on eligible itineraries, Select AAdvantage and oneworld elites per current Flagship policy
- **Avianca and TAP Portugal Lounge** — South Terminal · Avianca premium passengers, TAP Portugal premium passengers, Star Alliance premium passengers, LifeMiles Gold members, LifeMiles Diamond members, Star Alliance Gold members, Priority Pass members · One-day passes can be purchased, subject to availability and capacity.
- **Centurion Lounge** — D · Central Terminal, near Concourse D connector
- **Club America F** — Concourse F, independent lounge
- **Delta Sky Club** — H · Concourse H, near Gate H3 · available; price not confirmed
- **LATAM VIP Lounge** — J · Concourse J, near Gate J6 · one-day pass available; price not confirmed
- **Military Hospitality Lounge** — E · Central Terminal, pre-security
- **Premium Traveler Lounge** — E · Concourse E
- **The Centurion Lounge – Miami** — North Terminal · American Express Centurion Card, American Express Platinum and Business Platinum with same-day boarding pass, Delta Reserve cardholders on Delta same-day flights per Amex policy, Authorized guests per Amex guest policy · No day passes; access limited to eligible American Express cardmembers
- **The VIP Lounge** — South Terminal · oneworld premium passengers, invited passengers of member airlines · A three-hour day pass is available for purchase based on lounge capacity.
- **Turkish Airlines Lounge** — Concourse E, Club America
- **VIP Lounge by LATAM** — J · Concourse J · one-day pass available; price not confirmed

## Shops (42)

- **7Sixty** — North Terminal · Convenience Store
- **Bacardi** — South Terminal · Duty-free/retail
- **Bijoux Terner**
- **Books and Books**
- **Books & Books** — North Terminal · Bookstore
- **Boutique Miami** — North Terminal · Fashion & Accessories
- **Brookstone** — North Terminal · Gadgets & Travel
- **Coach**
- **Cuban Crafters** — South Terminal · Gift/souvenir shop
- **Desigual** — North Terminal · Fashion
- **Duty Free Americas**
- **Duty Free Americas – North Terminal** — North Terminal · Duty Free
- **Emporio Armani** — North Terminal · Luxury Fashion
- **Guess** — North Terminal · Fashion
- **Hudson News**
- **Hudson Travel Essentials** — North Terminal · Travel Essentials
- **InMotion Entertainment** — North Terminal · Electronics & Entertainment
- **Lacoste** — North Terminal · Fashion
- **MAC Cosmetics** — North Terminal · Cosmetics
- **Miami Gifts to Go** — North Terminal · Gifts & Souvenirs
- **Miami Heat Store**
- **Miami Marketplace** — North Terminal · Souvenirs & Convenience
- **Miami Marlins Clubhouse**
- **Michael Kors**
- **Montblanc** — North Terminal · Luxury Accessories
- **Ocean Drive**
- **Pandora** — North Terminal · Jewelry
- **Perfumania** — North Terminal · Fragrances
- **Relay** — North Terminal · News & Convenience
- **Rolling Luggage**
- **Ron Jon Surf Shop**
- **Shoe Palace** — North Terminal · Footwear
- **Sound Balance** — North Terminal · Electronics
- **Sunglass Hut**
- **Swarovski** — North Terminal · Jewelry & Gifts
- **Tech on the Go**
- **The Body Shop** — South Terminal · Beauty and personal care
- **The Market** — North Terminal · Grab & Go Convenience
- **Tumi** — North Terminal · Luggage & Bags
- **Victoria's Secret**
- **XpresSpa** — North Terminal · Spa & Wellness
- **Your Travel Essentials** — South Terminal · Convenience store

## Parking (10)

- **Cell Phone Waiting Lot** — Short-term waiting
- **Dolphin Garage** — North Terminal parking · $25/day
- **Economy Park and Ride Lot** — Economy parking
- **Employee Parking Lot** — Staff parking
- **EV Charging Stations** — Garage electric vehicle parking
- **Flamingo Garage** — Central and South Terminal parking · $25/day
- **Park and Fly Miami** — Off-site parking · $4.50/day
- **Park to Fly Miami** — Off-site parking
- **Sunshine Car Rental Parking** — Off-site parking
- **Valet Parking** — Terminal curbside valet · $39/day, 25/hr

## Ground transport (18)

- **Brightline** — Train · 30-40 min · Every 30 minutes
- **Greyhound Miami Airport** — Intercity coach
- **Keys Shuttle** — Shuttle · Varies · Hourly
- **Lyft** — Rideshare · On demand · 24/7
- **Megabus Miami** — Intercity coach
- **Metrobus Route 150 Airport Flyer** — Bus
- **Metrobus Route 238 East-West Connection** — Bus
- **Metrobus Route 297 27th Avenue Orange MAX** — Bus
- **Metrobus Route 37** — Bus
- **Metrobus Route 42** — Bus
- **Metrobus Route J** — Bus
- **Metrorail Green Line** — Train
- **Metrorail Orange Line** — Train
- **MIA Mover** — Automated people mover
- **SuperShuttle Miami** — Shared shuttle
- **Taxi Miami-Dade** — Taxi · On demand · 24/7
- **Tri-Rail** — Commuter rail
- **Uber** — Rideshare · On demand · 24/7

## Insider tips

- _Time_: Arrivals from Latin America or Europe should brace for 60–90 minute immigration waits during peak evening rushes.
- _Insider_: For quicker transfers in Concourse D, opt for the Skytrain above level 4, saving up to 20 minutes on tight connections.
- _Local_: Start your caffeine fix right: Cafe Versailles and La Carreta offer stronger, more authentic cafecitos than any chain.
- _Avoid_: Late-night food scarcity is real. Dining closes earlier in Central and South terminals; North Terminal is your best bet after 10 p.m.
- _Quiet_: The sparse seating near G and H gates provides unexpected calm if navigating the quieter zones is on your agenda.
- _Money_: The Metrobus Route 150 gives a cost-effective 30-40 minute ride to South Beach or Downtown for only a few dollars.
- _Avoid_: Prepare for "no-nonsense" TSA scenarios and expect interactions to be brisk and efficient — documentation ready is key.