Miami International Airport
Miami International Airport (MIA) is a major hub airport near Miami in United States. This page covers the essentials — IATA + ICAO codes, location, live flight status, and hotels nearby.
Getting to + from the city
Metrorail Orange Line to Downtown Miami in 25 min for $2.25. Tri-Rail to Fort Lauderdale + West Palm — useful for connections. Taxi flat rate to Miami Beach is $36 + tip. Uber/Lyft typically $25–45. MIA Mover train free connects terminal to the Rental Car Center.
Terminals
N, S, central concourses (A-J): American Airlines + AA international hub — MIA is AA's third-largest hub. D: AA international long-haul. J: Latin American carriers + international non-AA. Free airside connections between most concourses.
What's actually good
American Flagship Lounge + Centurion Lounge (D) are top-tier. Iberia Lounge (D) is the OneWorld bonus. Food: La Carreta (Cuban, multiple locations) — try the media noche sandwich. Versailles (the famous Cuban diner) has an airside branch. The WiFi tower for free service is throughout.
Avoid
Booking under-2-hour US-domestic-to-international transfers (D-terminal walks + international gate buses). Hurricane season (Aug–Oct) departures without padding. Trying to drive to Miami Beach during weekend afternoons (causeway traffic). Currency exchange at MIA (Caribbean travelers — use city ATMs or get currency before arrival).