Miami International Airport (MIA)

The Miami International Airport welcomes visitors from all parts of the world to the city of wonderful weather and beautiful beaches. MIA is centrally located within the city- just a short 30 minute drive from South Beach and 20 from Downtown. It usually assists over 100,000 passengers in a single day and nearly 30 million throughout the year. There are more than 100 airlines serving over 150 cities worldwide and 417,000 departures and arrivals in a typical year. Being such a big airport, MIA is divided into gates. The international arrival gates are B on level 3 and E on level 1 or ground level where transportation can also be found

Ranked as the third busiest airport in the United States, MIA offers a variety of amenities for the comfort of its guests. Travelers can find hotel accommodations, restaurants, convenience stores, car rentals, shuttles, and much more. The Miami International Airport also features wireless internet connection in certain hotspots like restaurants and lounges. This is convenient for travelers to check their emails, keep alert on any flight changes or delays, as well as to keep entertained while waiting for their flight. For international travelers, the Miami International Airport has banks located within the airport, bureaux d’echange, and ATMs to exchange money into US dollars. Convenience stores and souvenir shops accept foreign currencies and credit cards.

Flight Status:
Through MIA’s website you can see the flight status of all the airlines arriving in Miami coming from different parts of the world. To check the status of the most current flights, visit webvids.miami-airport.com/webfids/.

Driving Directions:
From the North (Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, North Miami, and Palm Beach):
Take I-95 South to State Road 112. Continue on the State Road 112 connector to the airport.

From the Southwest (Homestead, Kendall, and West Miami):
Take State Road 826 North or the Turnpike North to 836 East. Exit at LeJeune Road northbound (NW 42nd Avenue) and follow signs to the airport.

From Downtown Miami:
Take I-95 North to State Road 836 West. Exit at LeJeune Road northbound (NW 42nd Avenue) and follow signs to the airport.

From the South Beach Area:
Take westbound MacArthur Causeway to State Road 836 West. Exit at LeJeune Road northbound (NW 42nd Avenue) and follow signs to the airport.

From Coconut Grove / Coral Gables:
Take LeJeune Road northbound (NW 42nd Avenue) and follow signs to the airport.

Parking:
The Miami International Airport offers various parking lots for travelers depending how long you will be parked. For short term, parking is available near the terminal for $5.00 per hour or $25.00 per day. On level 3 of the airport, long term parking is available for $12.00 per day for all travelers. You can park closest to your gate to avoid long walking distances since MIA is very big.

Miami International Airport is situated close to the most important tourist areas, Miami attractions, Miami romantic hotels and Miami Beach vacation rentals.