Miami International Airport is one of the world's busiest airports, handling over 33 million passengers in 2007 and served by over 80 airlines linking over 150 national and international destinations.



Miami International Airport is just 15km west of central Miami. To get there from downtown Miami follow the I-95 north to SR836 West, taking the exit at LeJeune Road northbound (NW 42 Avenue). From the north you need to take the I-95 south to SR112, continuing to the slip road to the airport. From the southwest take the SR826 north and exit at LeJeune Road northbound (NW 42 Avenue).

The main terminal is semicircular in shape with eight pier-shaped concourses numbered A through J (excluding B which was demolished a few years ago) in a counter-clockwise direction. Ticketing and departures are located on the upper level and baggage carousels are on the lower level.

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. Gates which are located in Concourses A-F, H and J 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.

Taxi cabs and super shuttle services operate 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.

The airport has good bus connections to the greater Miami area by various services offered by the Miami-Dade Metrobus. 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 minute s via route 7 (East) or route J.

Miami Airport has a metro-rail system; a fixed rail system to downtown Miami and Brickell; and the 133 TriRail commuter train connects Broward and Palm Beach Counties from the Airport Station to the east of the airport on NW 21st Street. The stations are within a 5 minute 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 light railway to South Beach.

Miami International Airport has two multi-level parking garages for long-term parking, and 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 and connected to the terminal by overhead walkways.

There are a wide variety of eating and drinking amenities at Miami International Airport with 24-hour snack bars, cocktail lounges, restaurants and numerous cafs as well as a great range of shops (including duty-free shopping) on concourses A-F. 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.