Miami International Airport (MIA) is one of the world’s busiest airports and serves as a hub for international flights between the United States and Latin America and the Caribbean. While our airport is certainly convenient, it can also be quite difficult to navigate. In this article, we explore the basics of MIA.
Flight Information
You can obtain real-time
flight information for any of the airlines serving MIA before leaving home. With our city’s unpredictable weather, it’s always a good idea to look up your flight before you head for the airport.
Driving Directions
Once you’ve checked on your flight, you’ll probably want to obtain
driving directions to the airport.
Miami Airport Parking
Once you arrive, you’ll need to find a place to park. Long-term parking is available on the ground of the airport in the Flamingo and Dolphin garages. Parking here maxes out at a rate of $12 per day. If you’re picking someone up, you can park in the short-term lot for $2.50 per half hour, but be warned that you don’t want to leave your car in this lot while you travel, or you risk paying $25 per day. When I travel, I actually prefer to park at
Airport Fast Park. The shuttle drops you off right in front of your terminal. It's actually less walking and less expensive than parking in the airport lots. For more, read
Top Miami Airport Parking Lots.
Airlines and Terminal Information
A
complete list of airlines and terminals is available on the official website. If you’re flying on a major airline, here’s where to head:
- Air Canada, Terminal G
- Air France, Terminal F
- AirTran, Terminal F
- American Airlines, Terminals A, C, D and E
- British Airways, Terminal A
- Continental, Terminal H
- Delta, Terminal H
- Northwest/KLM, Terminal G
- United, Terminal F
- US Airways, Terminal H
Car Rental at Miami Airport
If you need to rent a car, there are a number of
car rental agencies on-site at Miami International Airport.
Miami Airport Taxis
If you're looking for a taxi to take you to your hotel or another location in Miami, see our article on Miami Taxi Services. Taxi stands are located at the baggage claim level of Miami International Airport.
