Miami International - MIA Airport Information

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Miami International Airport is the largest and busiest airport in Southern Florida. Aside from business travelers and vacationers with destinations up and down the Gold Coast, passengers traveling to international destinations in the Caribbean and Latin America board connecting flights at the airport.

Alternative Airports

Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood Intl Airport (FLL) - 30 miles from Miami, is a major destination for low-cost carriers like AirTran and Southwest.
Palm Beach Intl Airport (PBI) - 75 miles from Miami, also hosts low-cost-carriers like AirTran, Continental Connections, and Southwest.

General Overview

Address: Perimeter Rd & NW 20th St, Miami, FL 33101
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Major airlines: MIA is a hub for American Airlines and American Eagle. Most major carriers from Europe and Latin America use the airport. Delta and United are increasing their focus in Miami as well.
Parking: Short term terminal parking is $5 per hour, up to $30 per day. Long term parking (dubbed the Dolphin Garage) is $15 per day. There is a park-and-ride on the outskirts of the airport for $8 per day, including free shuttle service.

Ground Transportation
Taxis can be hailed outside of the baggage claim area. Fares between the airport and Downtown average $22. A flat fee of $25 is applied to trips between the terminal and the cruise ship port. The #7 bus offers slow but cheap transportation between the airport and Downtown. The fare is $1.50. Super Shuttle provides service to central Miami from its kiosk outside the baggage claim area. The fare is $14 per person. Car rental agencies have representatives at desks inside baggage claim during regular airport hours.

Terminal Information
Miami International has one large, semi-circular terminal. There are 300 gates, which are divided into 3 "terminal areas" (North, Central, and South). The newest concourses, H and J, in the South Terminal Area, feature the most amenities and the most eye-catching design. American Airlines dominates concourses D and E. Delta and Northwest are moving into concourse H. International airlines from Europe and Latin America land at gates along concourses F-J.

Places to Eat
Most of MIA's eateries are located in the Central and South areas (concourses E-J). Options here include standard fast-food fare from Dunkin Donuts, Sbarro, and Burger King. Restaurants and bars with local flavor include Villa Pizza, Island Chick-n-Grill, and Casa Bacardi.

Amenities
There are numerous shopping opportunities in MIA, including several higher-end options (Hugo Boss, Cubavera, Rosetta Stone). Several vendors provide salon and spa services to travelers.

Insider Tips
Miami's airport hotel (Concourse E) has reasonable rates and quality, sound-proof rooms. It is a viable option for a first night's stay in Miami, especially for those arriving on a late night flight.