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Miami International Airport

Miami, US

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Miami International Airport

Miami, United States · North America

Huge oneworld hub with a real Flagship and Centurion — but Skytrain only serves Concourse D, most terminal changes reclear security, and BTS 2025 on-time departures were 73.8%.

Airportist Score

7.0/ 10

Solid

Ease of use6.5
Comfort & amenities6.8
Food & retail7.6
Ground access7.4
Reliability6.8
Lounges7.6

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Miami International Airport

Miami, United States · North America

Huge oneworld hub with a real Flagship and Centurion — but Skytrain only serves Concourse D, most terminal changes reclear security, and BTS 2025 on-time departures were 73.8%.

Airportist Score

7.0/ 10

Solid

Ease of use6.5
Comfort & amenities6.8
Food & retail7.6
Ground access7.4
Reliability6.8
Lounges7.6

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Typical security
20 min
editorial average, not live
Fastest to city
20-35 min
Uber / Lyft
Cheapest to city
Metrorail via MIA Mover
$ · 30-45 min
Lounges
12
5 rated worth it
On time
74%
of departures
Terminals
North D / Central E-F-G / South H-J

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Nearby airports

Passenger airports within about 150 km. Scored airports show their Airportist Score so you can weigh a switch.

MPBMiami Seaplane Base
Miami
11 km
OPFMiami-Opa Locka Executive Airport
Miami
13 km
TMBMiami Executive Airport
Miami
22 km
HWONorth Perry Airport
Hollywood
24 km
FLLFort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
Fort Lauderdale
34 km
HSTHomestead Air Reserve Base Airport
Homestead
35 km

Compare MIA vs FLL

MPBMiami Seaplane Base
Miami
11 km
OPFMiami-Opa Locka Executive Airport
Miami
13 km
TMBMiami Executive Airport
Miami
22 km
HWONorth Perry Airport
Hollywood
24 km
FLLFort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
Fort Lauderdale
6.834 km
HSTHomestead Air Reserve Base Airport
Homestead
35 km

MIAGuide

MIAGuide

Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

TSA asks 2 hours domestic, 3 hours international

Checkpoint hours vary: South Terminal Checkpoint 9 is 24 hours; several North Terminal checkpoints close in the evening.

Check live waits at tsa-waittimes.asp and your airline’s advice before you leave. PreCheck is listed at Checkpoints 1 and 5–10.

Terminal

Skytrain does not go to H or J

Skytrain only runs the mile-long Concourse D. Walking D end-to-end takes about 30 minutes; trains run about every 3 minutes.

Airside links exist D–E and H–J. Moving between other concourses means Level 3 landside walkways and a new security screening.

Food

Order ahead in the official MIA app

The MIA Airport Official app includes MIA2GO contactless food pickup plus live checkpoint waits and indoor maps.

Do not rely on an unofficial ShopMIA app name — the airport’s own app is MIA Airport Official.

Status

Check live checkpoint waits before you pick a line

Official wait times beat generic apps here. South Terminal Checkpoint 9 stays open overnight.

CLEAR+ lanes are at Checkpoints E, F, G, H and J — not the North Terminal D checkpoints. D passengers can use CLEAR at E.

Live conditions

Right now at MIA

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

Honest verdict

Who this airport works for

Best for

Latin America and Caribbean connections
American Airlines and Amex lounge access in D
Cheap Metrorail or Beach bus via the MIA Mover

Watch out for

Skytrain does not run to H or J
Weekend Metrorail transfer at Earlington Heights
Priority Pass rooms fill; DragonPass has no MIA lounges

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

6.5

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

6.8

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

7.6

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

7.4

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

6.8

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

7.6

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Annual passengers

55,314,661 (CY 2025)

Terminals

North D / Central E-F-G / South H-J

On-time departures

74%

Typical security

20 min

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for MIA.

Updated Sep 28, 2026

One U-shaped complex: North Terminal (Concourse D), Central (E/F/G), South (H/J); 135 gates
Calendar year 2025: 55,314,661 passengers (30,464,597 domestic / 24,850,064 international)
American Airlines hub; second-busiest U.S. airport for international passengers
Skytrain is Concourse D only (four stations, about every 3 minutes). Terminals connect landside on Level 3 Skyride walkways
Free MIA Mover on Level 3 links terminals to the Rental Car Center and Miami Intermodal Center for Metrorail ($2.25)
Live TSA wait times on miami-airport.com/tsa-waittimes.asp; Checkpoint 9 in the South Terminal is open 24 hours

16 official sources

https://www.miami-airport.com/
https://miami-airport.com/library/pdfdoc/Facts%20at%20a%20Glance/Facts-at-a-Glance_2026.pdf
https://www.miami-airport.com/getting-around-mia.asp
https://www.miami-airport.com/map-skytrain.asp
https://www.miami-airport.com/clubs-and-lounges.asp
https://www.miami-airport.com/airport-security.asp
https://www.miami-airport.com/tsa-waittimes.asp
https://www.miami-airport.com/taxicabs-shuttles.asp
https://www.miami-airport.com/public-transportation.asp
https://www.miami-airport.com/services-and-amenities.asp
https://www.miami-airport.com/wi-fi.asp
https://www.miamidade.gov/global/transportation/metrorail.page
https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/miami-international
https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/clubs/flagship-lounge.jsp
https://www.thecenturionlounge.com/locations/mia/
https://www.clearme.com/all-locations/miami-international-airport

Full guide

Explore the MIA guide

Each section answers one trip question in depth.

Map
Miami International Airport, the Miami city center, and 4 other airports in the city
City center4 other airports
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Getting There
4 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Fastest: Uber / LyftCheapest: Metrorail via MIA Mover
View Getting There
Lounges
12 lounges with access rules, hours, and verdicts. 5 rated worth it.
British Airways LoungeAmerican Airlines Flagship LoungeThe Centurion Lounge
View Lounges
Traveler Tips
Use Skytrain only for Concourse D. Walking D end to end takes about 30 minutes; trains run about every 3 minutes with four stations
12 tips & hacks
View Traveler Tips
Amenities
6 rated amenities — food, Wi-Fi, quiet spots, family, and sleep.
AA Flagship LoungeMIA MoverTSA PreCheck and CLEAR+
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Water
Where to refill for free, and where a bottle costs the least airside.
5 spots5 free or refill
View Water
Reviews
Editorial and traveler reviews — what people actually complain about.
View Reviews

⛅27°C / 81°F

Security wait times

A current security estimate is not available. Check the official airport site or MyTSA before travel.

Official airport site TSA screening guide

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 16:39 EDT

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Oct 21, 20:39 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.