We have also written an article on car hire at Miami Airport which we hope you will find of interest.

If you want to book a flight to or from Miami Airport, then you can find out which airlines operate from the airport, check their timetables and fares and book a flight online by clicking on the link.

Miami Airport has three customs arrival levels: on the third floor at Concourse J and the now demolished Concourse B, and at the lower level of Concourse E which is the largest of the three. Gates located in Concourses A-F and J, and some gates at Concourse H, route arriving passengers to the main level (for domestic arrivals) or to the immigration halls (for international arrivals). Gates at Concourse G and some at Concourse H are used only for domestic arrivals. We also provide information on live flight arrivals at Miami Airport

Before you set off for the airport it is worth telephoning your airline to confirm your flight when they will tell you which concourse and gate you need to go to.  This is because there are a large number of scheduled flights operating from the airport and the check in desks and gates are often changed.  We also provide information on live flight departures at Miami Airport

Taxi cabs and super shuttle services are also available, on the ground level outside Arrivals. The taxi fare to the city centre is $15.50 and takes approximately 20 minutes. Local rates are $4.50 for the first sixth of a mile then $0.40 for each extra sixth of a mile. Waiting time $0.40 per minute. For more details visit our guide to taxis at Miami Airport.

The airport is well connected to the greater Miami area by various services offered by the Miami-Dade Metrobus. These include routes 7, 37, 42, 57, 133, 236, 238 and the J. Free shuttles are provided to and from the Tri-Rail commuter railway at the airport and Hialeah Market Stations. The bus station is on Level 1 of Concourse E.

Approximate time and cost to city centre: Super Shuttle: fare US$9 (time depends on number of stops); Metro Bus:$1.50 ($.75 reduced fare), 35-40 mins via route 7 (East) or route J. For more details visit our guide to buses at Miami Airport.

Miami Airport has a mass-transit metro-rail system; a fixed rail system to downtown Miami and Brickell; and the 133 TriRail commuter train reaches Broward and Palm Beach Counties from the Airport Station to the east of the airport on NW 21st Street.

The stations are close, within 5 minutes drive from the main terminal. Plans are underway to link the airport by a travelator to the Intermodal Centre which will provide access to Miami-Dade Motorail as well as the future BayLink light rail to South Beach. Click on the link for more details on the train services at Miami Airport

Miami International Airport's long-term parking facilities consist of two multi-level parking garages. Short-term parking is available in the same area near the terminal

Two car parks, the Dolphin and Flamingo, are located inside the airport terminal curvature, and are connected to the terminal by overhead walkways. We provide more information in our guide to car parking at Miami Airport

There is a wide variety of eating and drinking facilities at Miami International Airport including 24-hour snack bars, cocktail lounges, restaurants and numerous cafés. Our information on Miami Airport bars and restaurants provides further details on just what is available and where it is located.

There is a range of shops, including duty-free, on concourses A-F. There are plenty of places to purchase those last minute items for your trip. To find out more information on all the shops at Miami Airport and where they are located visit our guide to shops at Miami Airport.

Miami Airport has a number ATMs/cash dispensers, bureaux de change, barber shop/hair salon, chapel, a health club, an art gallery and a rooftop swimming pool. Facilities for passengers with special needs here are good. Find out more about these amenities as well as lost property and left luggage storage in our Miami Airport General Information

For full details on the weather in Miami Airport and the surrounding area, as well as a 5 and 10 day forecast click on the link above.