Miami, Florida — Airports
Miami International Airport
- Airport Code
- MIA
- Full Airport Name
- Miami International Airport
- Location
- The airport is located nine miles (15km) west of central Miami.
- Time Zone
- GMT -5 (GMT -4 from March to November).
- Phone Number
- Tel: +1 305 876 7000.
- Ground Transport
- The airport is well connected to the greater Miami area by numerous services offered by the Miami-Dade Transit Department. These include the scheduled, local Metrobus (the bus station is on Level 1 of Concourse E); a mass-transit Metrorail system; a fixed rail system designated specifically for downtown Miami and Brickell; and the TriRail commuter train, reaching Broward and Palm Beach Counties from the Airport Station to the east of the airport on NW 21st Street. Taxis and shuttles are available from the arrivals level, outside the baggage claim areas. Car rental agents operate outside the terminal building and can be reached on a shuttle service.
- Car Rental
- Car rental agents operate outside the terminal building and can be reached on a shuttle service. Companies represented include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty.
- Airport Taxis
- Taxis and shuttles are available from the arrivals level, outside the baggage claim areas. There are wheelchair-accessible taxis and shuttles available upon request. Fares to the city center are about US$22 in a taxi and US$8 in a shuttle (estimate is per person, fares vary with additional passengers).
- Airport Facilities
- There are numerous restaurants, bars, cafes and fast food chains available 24 hours. Dozens of shops, including duty-free, are available. The airport also has ATMs, bureau de change, barber shop/hair salon, chapel, a health club, an art gallery and a rooftop swimming pool. Facilities for the disabled are good.
- Car Parking
- Miami International Airport's long-term parking facilities consist of two multi-level parking garages. Short-term parking is available in the same area near the terminal.
- Departure Tax
- None.
- Website
- www.miami-airport.com
Fort Lauderdale International
- Airport Code
- FLL
- Full Airport Name
- Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International
- Location
- The airport is located 25 miles (40km) north of Miami and five miles (8km) from the beaches of Fort Lauderdale.
- Time Zone
- GMT -5 (GMT -4 from March to November).
- Phone Number
- Tel: +1 954 359 1200, +1 866 435 9355
- Ground Transport
- Shared shuttle vans with GO Airport Shuttle & Executive Car Service can be booked at the transportation desks located in each terminal. They offer a door-to-door service from the airport to most local destinations. Broward County Transit (BCT) bus services and TriRail feeder buses operate from bus stops outside the terminal buildings. The TriRail train service connects the airport with Miami International (MIA). Taxis are available 24 hours a day from the lower level outside each terminal. All major rental car companies are located at the Car Rental Center.
- Car Rental
- All major rental car companies such as Avis, Budget, Dollar, National and Hertz are located at the Car Rental Center. Passengers arriving at Terminal 1 should follow the signs to the Concourse B Pedestrian Bridge. All other terminals have a shuttle bus service located on the baggage claim level that ferries passengers to the Car Rental Center.
- Airport Taxis
- Yellow Cab taxis are available 24 hours a day from the lower level outside each terminal. Rate comparison charts are posted at the Transportation Podium located outside the baggage area. Drivers may accept up to five people for the fare stated on the taxi's meter. It costs about US$70 to the city center.
- Airport Facilities
- There are ATMs, shops, bars and restaurants throughout the airport. Each terminal has a business center with fax and photocopy facilities. Disabled facilities are good; those with special needs should contact their airline in advance.
- Car Parking
- There is ample short and long-term parking available adjacent to the terminal.
- Departure Tax
- None.
- Website
- www.broward.org/airport
