Miami International Airport (MIA) Traveler Essentials

Terminals: One terminal with concourses D through J (North, Central, and South). The Skytrain runs along Concourse D. The MIA Mover connects to rental cars and the train station.
Distance to city: 13 km / 25–40 min by taxi (flat fare to South Beach)

Overview

The primary gateway between the US and Latin America/Caribbean, MIA sits 13km from downtown and South Beach. A massive, busy hub with a single connected terminal arranged in concourses.

Transport to city center

The MIA Mover links to the Miami Intermodal Center for Metrorail, Tri-Rail, and buses. Taxis to South Beach: flat USD 35; rideshare USD 25–45.

Wi-Fi

Free unlimited WiFi at Miami International — connect to 'MIA WiFi'; no time limit.

Lounges

American Airlines Admirals Clubs and Flagship Lounge, Centurion Lounge, and Priority Pass options. American dominates this hub.

Security & customs

Latin American and Caribbean arrivals can mean long immigration lines — use Mobile Passport Control or Global Entry to speed through US Customs and Border Protection. Standard 100ml (3-1-1) liquid rules apply at TSA security; TSA PreCheck helps. The concourses are long, so allow ample time for connections.

Travel tips

Concourses are long — allow time for connections. Immigration can be slow on Latin American arrivals; use Mobile Passport or Global Entry. South Beach is a flat-rate taxi.