Miami International Airport (MIA)

Arriving international passengers complete border control clearance, baggage collection, and customs inspection before proceeding to public transport or connections.

• Follow the overhead signage towards U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) passport control.
• Present your passport, visa, or valid ESTA clearance at the primary immigration inspection desk.
• Proceed to the lower level baggage reclaim area to collect all checked luggage.
• Pass through the customs control exit; declare any regulated food, agricultural products, or currency exceeding limits.
• Exit into the public arrivals hall to access local transport, taxis, or the MIA Mover train to the ground transportation hub.

• Train

  Metrorail (Orange Line)

  Take the free MIA Mover train from the terminal to the Miami Intermodal Center, then transfer to the Metrorail Orange Line.

  Time:

  roughly 30-40 minutes to Downtown Miami

  Typical cost:

  roughly $2.25 - $3.00

• Taxi

  Taxi

  Official metered taxis queue outside the lower level arrivals area across all terminals.

  Time:

  roughly 20-35 minutes to Downtown; 25-45 minutes to Miami Beach

  Typical cost:

  roughly $25.00 - $45.00 flat or metered rate depending on zone

• Ride-hailing

  Rideshare (Uber / Lyft)

  Designated pick-up zones are located on the arrivals outer curb on the lower level.

  Time:

  roughly 20-35 minutes to Downtown Miami

  Typical cost:

  roughly $20.00 - $40.00 depending on vehicle class and demand

• Train

  Metrobus (Route 150 Beach Express)

  Departs from the Miami Intermodal Center, connecting directly to major streets in Miami Beach.

  Time:

  roughly 35-50 minutes to South Beach

  Typical cost:

  roughly $2.25 - $3.00

Transferring between flights at Miami International Airport requires careful attention to security and border clearance protocols.

• Passengers arriving on international flights must collect checked baggage and clear CBP immigration and customs regardless of final destination.
• Re-check luggage at the connecting baggage drop desks located immediately after exiting customs clearance.
• Airside transfers between non-adjacent concourses require exiting the secure area and re-clearing TSA security screening.
• Allow at least 2 to 3 hours between connecting flights, particularly when transferring from an international arrival.

Free public Wi-Fi access is provided throughout all terminal buildings and concourses.

• Select the network named 'MIA-WiFi' on your device.
• A standard free access option is available, supported by brief advertisements.
• No local telephone number or registration is required to establish a connection.

Cashless transactions are accepted across almost all services, with banking facilities accessible in all terminals.

• ATMs dispensing US Dollars are located landside and airside in North, Central, and South terminals.
• Foreign currency exchange counters are positioned on both departure and arrival levels.
• Major international credit and debit cards, as well as contactless mobile payments, are widely accepted.

A broad selection of quick-service cafes, local Cuban eateries, and full-service dining options are distributed across the airport.

• Cuban-style coffee shops and bakeries operate in both landside and airside areas.
• Food courts and sit-down dining options exist within each concourse past security.
• Operating hours for dining locations vary, though grab-and-go options remain accessible near major departure gates.

Airline-operated and independent passenger lounges are available across the various concourses.

• American Airlines operates multiple Admirals Club locations and a Flagship Lounge in Concourse D.
• Independent lounges accessible via Priority Pass or single-day entry purchases operate in Concourses D, E, and J.
• Access conditions depend on cabin class, frequent flyer status, or lounge membership programmes.

An on-site hotel is integrated into the Central Terminal, with numerous off-site hotels nearby offering transport.

• The Miami International Airport Hotel is located landside directly inside Central Terminal (Concourse E, Level 2).
• Numerous airport hotels operate courtesy shuttle buses picking up from the designated hotel shuttle zone on the lower arrivals level.
• Short-stay or day-use rooms may be arranged directly at the terminal hotel subject to availability.

Baggage facilities include storage, luggage wrapping services, and standard luggage cart hires.

• A left luggage storage facility is operated landside in Central Terminal, Concourse E, Level 2.
• Plastic luggage wrapping services are located on the departures level near main check-in areas.
• Self-service luggage trolleys are available in the baggage reclaim halls for a small service fee.

Facilities for families traveling with children are available in each terminal building.

• MIAmamas nursing suites are individual quiet pods situated across Concourses D, E, F, G, H, and J.
• A designated children's play area ('Plane Fun') is located in Concourse E near Gate E5.
• All major public restrooms throughout the terminal include baby-changing counters.

• Restrooms
• ATMs
• Currency Exchange
• Luggage Storage
• Nursing Suites
• Children's Play Area
• Pet Relief Areas
• Interfaith Chapel

Local emergency number: 911 (Police / Fire / Ambulance)

• Dial 911 from any mobile phone or landline for immediate police, fire, or emergency medical assistance.
• Miami-Dade Police Department officers and uniformed airport security staff patrol all landside and airside areas.
• If you lose your passport, report the loss to your country's local consulate in Miami and inform CBP officers before departing the airport.

• Check your passport validity and any visa, ETA or entry declaration required.
• Confirm your departure terminal on your boarding pass the day before.
• Activate a travel eSIM so you are online the moment you land.
• Download offline maps and screenshot your hotel address and booking reference.
• Tell your bank you are travelling and carry a backup payment card.
• Save the local emergency number and your embassy contact in your phone.
• Photograph your passport and store the copy somewhere you can reach offline.
• Check baggage allowance and any restricted items for your destination.

Airport operations change. Always confirm terminals, fares and timetables with the official sources below before you travel.

• Miami International Airport Official Web PortalOfficial airport source
• U.S. Customs and Border Protection Travel InformationGovernment source