--- iata: MIA name: Miami International Airport city: Miami country: United States lastUpdated: '2026-08-29' officialWebsite: 'https://www.miami-airport.com/' sources: - 'https://www.miami-airport.com/' - 'https://www.miami-airport.com/clubs-and-lounges.asp' - 'https://www.miami-airport.com/ground-transportation.asp' - 'https://www.miamidade.gov/transit/rail.asp' - >- https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/miami-international - 'https://www.miami-airport.com/taxicabs-shuttles.asp' - >- https://www.miamidade.gov/resources/transportation_publicworks/documents/taxi-cab-rates.pdf quickFacts: - >- Single main terminal with North (D/E), Central (E) and South (H/J) concourses connected by Skytrain and moving walkways - >- Major hub for American Airlines (oneworld) and focus for Delta, United, LATAM, Avianca - >- Strong Latin America/Caribbean connectivity; busiest US airport for international flights to the region - TSA PreCheck and CLEAR available; wait times often 15-45 min peak mornings - >- MIA Mover connects to Miami Intermodal Center for Metrorail Orange Line ($2.25 to downtown), buses, and rental cars - >- Multiple lounges including AA Flagship, Centurion, Turkish (Priority Pass) and Delta Sky Club bentoTips: - label: Timing title: 'Arrive 2.5 hours early for domestic, 3+ for international' detail: Allow extra buffer during holiday peaks and afternoon banks. summary: Peak morning TSA lines hit 30-45 min; PreCheck/CLEAR often under 10 min. category: timing - label: Terminal title: Use Skytrain for quick concourse hops detail: >- Avoid long walks when connecting between American and Star Alliance flights. summary: North D/E to South H/J takes 5-8 min via Skytrain stations. category: terminal - label: Food title: Grab local flavors airside in Concourse D or J detail: ShopMIA site lists contactless ordering to skip lines. summary: Cuban and Latin options outperform chain food; many spots post-security. category: food - label: Status title: Check tsa-waittimes.asp before heading to checkpoint detail: South Terminal often lighter early morning per official wait data. summary: Real-time updates on official site beat generic apps for MIA. category: status lounges: - name: American Express Centurion Lounge hours: '05:00-22:00' access: - Amex Platinum/Centurion - Delta SkyMiles Reserve bestFor: - Work - Premium dining summary: >- North Terminal Concourse D near Gate D12 (4th floor via elevator); premium food and showers when eligible. Connecting guests: enter within 5 hours of departure (Amex rule from 8 Jul 2026). verdict: worth-it terminal: North Terminal D amenities: - Showers - Premium dining - Bar - name: Turkish Airlines Lounge (Central E) hours: '05:00-22:00' access: - Priority Pass - Star Alliance Gold - Day pass available bestFor: - Work - Layovers summary: >- Solid Priority Pass option with good food; capacity can limit day-pass entry per recent reports. verdict: worth-it terminal: Central Terminal E amenities: - Showers - Quiet area - Food and bar - name: American Airlines Flagship Lounge hours: '05:00-23:00' access: - AA First/Business - oneworld Emerald/Sapphire - Flagship Pass day pass bestFor: - Premium passengers - Long layovers summary: Best AA lounge here; high marks for food and showers from frequent flyers. verdict: worth-it terminal: North Terminal D amenities: - Showers - Buffet - Work areas - name: Delta Sky Club hours: '04:15-21:30' access: - Delta Sky Club membership - Delta First/Business - Day pass available bestFor: - Delta flyers - Short layovers summary: >- Reliable for Delta passengers but can get crowded; day pass subject to capacity. verdict: depends terminal: South Terminal H amenities: - Food - Bar - Seating - name: Turkish Airlines Lounge (South H/J) hours: '04:00-22:00' access: - Priority Pass - Star Alliance Gold - Day pass available bestFor: - Star Alliance connections - Late flights summary: >- 24-hour-capable PP option between Concourses H and J (Level 3 elevator); useful when Central E lounge is full. verdict: worth-it terminal: South Terminal H amenities: - Food - Showers - Quiet zone - name: Avianca/TAP VIP Lounge hours: 24 hours access: - Priority Pass - Star Alliance Gold/Business - Day pass available bestFor: - International connections - Early/late flights summary: 24-hour access for Star Alliance travelers; PP users report good value. verdict: worth-it terminal: South Terminal J amenities: - Food - Showers - Quiet zone waterOptions: - kind: purchase name: Hudson News zone: airside price: $2.50 for 500ml summary: >- Consistent pricing and multiple locations; often cheapest bottled option airside. location: 'Near Gate D12, airside' terminal: North Terminal D isBestValue: true - kind: refill name: Water fountain zone: airside price: Free summary: Reliable free refill spot with good flow; best for avoiding plastic. location: Opposite McDonald's near Gate E gates terminal: Central Terminal E - kind: free name: Lounge water stations zone: airside price: Free with access summary: Unlimited filtered water in lounges with access. location: Turkish Lounge Central E or AA Flagship D terminal: Various isBestQuality: true airportistScore: 7.2 slug: mia region: North America --- > Markdown for [/airports/mia](/airports/mia). Append `.md` to any page URL (or send `Accept: text/markdown`) for an agent-readable copy. - [HTML page](/airports/mia) - [Lounge directory](/airports/mia/lounges.md) - [Sitemap](/sitemap.md) # Miami International Airport (MIA) Miami, United States ยท North America Solid hub with strong international food and lounge options but suffers from peak-hour congestion and long walks. ## Airportist Score **7.2 / 10** - Comfort: 7.0 - Navigation: 6.8 - Food: 7.8 - Transport: 7.5 - Disruption resilience: 7.0 ## At a glance - Passengers: 55M+ - Terminals: North/Central/South concourses - Typical security: 25 min - On-time: 78% - Disruption: normal ## Best for - Latin America connections - Lounge access via Priority Pass - Diverse food options ## Watch out for - Morning TSA peaks 5-9am - Long walks between concourses - Lounge capacity limits on day passes ## More intel - [Lounge directory](/airports/mia/lounges.md) (free) - [Getting there](/airports/mia/getting-there.md) (free) - [Amenities](/airports/mia/amenities.md) - [Traveler tips](/airports/mia/tips.md) - [Water](/airports/mia/water.md) - [Full guide](/airports/mia/guide.md) - [Disruptions](/airports/mia/disruptions.md) - [Reviews](/airports/mia/reviews.md)