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The airport code for Miami International Airport is MIA.

There is one on-site hotel at Miami International Airport. The Miami International Airport Hotel, is located in the departures area in Concourse E. The hotel has a Margaritaville restaurant, soundproof rooms, and is pet-friendly. Room rates start at $179 per night.

Concourse D: In Concourse D, there are two American Airlines Admirals Clubs, one American Airlines Flagship Lounge, and a Centurion Lounge. All feature a full-service bar, snacks, showers, and WiFi. The Flagship Lounge also has premium wine tasting and a specialty cocktail bar, larger shower suites, and more food options. American Express Centurion Lounge, which can be accessed with an American Express Platinum card, offers spa services like massages and manicures.

Concourse E: Concourse E is home to the Turkish Airlines Lounge and Military Hospitality Lounge. The Turkish Airlines lounge is available on Priority Pass and to Star Alliance business class fliers. It has a buffet serving Turkish-inspired dishes, a full bar, a kids’ area, and two shower suites. The Military lounge is available for active duty and retired U.S. military members and their families.

Concourse H: The Delta Sky Club is located in Concourse H and is available for American Express Platinum and Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card Members, as well as those flying Delta business or first class. It has showers, a buffet, and a full-service bar.

Concourse J: The LATAM VIP Lounge in Concourse J has a buffet, lounge chairs, and complimentary drinks.

Service animals must be leashed at all times, and non-service animals must be in a carrier. There are seven pet relief areas at the airport, both indoors and outdoors.

Pet relief areas:

• An open area west of the Dolphin garage and near Terminal D, across from Door 5 on Level 1 Baggage Claim/Arrivals (outside)
• A fenced area west of the South Short Term Parking lot and Terminal F across from Door 15 on Level 1 Baggage Claim/Arrivals (outside)
• A fenced area south of the Flamingo garage and near Terminal J, across from Door 28 on Level 1 Baggage Claim/Arrivals (outside)
• Terminal D near gate D34 (indoors)
• Concourse F near gate F7 (indoors)
• Concourse G near gate G11 (indoors)
• Concourse J behind gate J3 (indoors)

There are three terminals in Miami International Airport: North, Central, and South, and six concourses.

North Terminal: North Terminal is host to Concourse D, as well as the Centurion Lounge, Admirals Club, an XPress Spa, and numerous shops and restaurants, including La Carreta, Corona Beach House, Einstein Bagels, and more.

Central Terminal: The Central Terminal is home to Concourses E, F, and G, and the Miami International Airport Hotel. It has a Budweiser Brewhouse, Cuban restaurant Cafe Versailles, Dunkin Donuts, Halfmoon Empanadas, Chili’s Too, a Stella Bar, and numerous other options.

South Terminal: An international and domestic terminal with flights from Concourses H and J. It has sandwich options, bars and coffee shops, but fewer in–restaurant dining options than the other terminals.

CLEAR is available at Concourses E, F, G, and J from 4:15am to 9pm and at Concourse H from 4:15am to 7:45pm.

TSA PreCheck is available at multiple MIA checkpoints, including at Concourse D checkpoint 1; Central Terminal checkpoints 5, 6, and 7; and South Terminal checkpoints 8, 9, and 10.

Global Entry is available for international arrivals at MIA. The airport has an enrollment center in Concourse J, and on-arrival enrollment at Concourse D.

How early you need to arrive for a flight depends on your departure time, the airport size, and whether you’re checking luggage, among other factors. Miami International Airport recommends arriving two hours before a domestic flight, three hours before an international flight. That’s a safe bet, but you could get away with arriving a little later if you only have a carry-on and have TSA PreCheck. On the other hand, during busy travel periods you might want to arrive even earlier.

How big is the airport, and where is your gate? Miami International Airport is pretty large and busy, and the airport itself recommends arriving 2-3 hours early.

Are you checked in? Checking in online can save significant time in line. But if you can’t check in online, make sure you get to the airport within an hour of your flight. Check with your airline about their check-in cutoff time. For most, it’s between 30-60 minutes of departure.

Are you checking luggage? Like with checking in, airlines have cutoff times for checking luggage. Check with your airline to be sure, but it’s usually 45-60 minutes before takeoff. If you want your luggage to travel with you, make sure you’re there before the cutoff.

How busy is the airport? On an average day, the security wait at Miami International Airport is about 11 minutes. But if you’re traveling around a holiday, during spring break, or on busier days like Friday and Sunday, it can be much longer. At these times, it’s better to err on the side of arriving early.

At the bare minimum, it’s wise to arrive at Miami International Airport at least one hour before your flight, but 1.5-2 hours is a safer bet on most days. During peak times, 3-4 hours in advance may be necessary.

Miami International Airport (MIA) is 8-9 miles from downtown Miami.

There are several options for traveling from Miami to MIA.

By taxi or ride share: Downtown Miami is less than 10 miles from the airport. You can get there via rideshare for about $25-$35, depending on the time of day and demand.

By public transportation: The Metrorail operates an Orange Line service from the city center to the Miami Airport Station. From there, you can take the free Miami Mover, which runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, from the Miami Airport Station to the airport. A one-way ticket on the Metrorail costs $2.25. The total time from downtown to the airport is about 30 minutes.