The Miami International Airport (MIA) works closely with the relevant federal agencies to ensure that travelers, workers, and the general community have safe and efficient services, and that protocols are strictly followed in accordance with the standards set by the Control Center. If you are planning to use MIA soon, please take into account:
COVID Restrictions
If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of the United States and wish to visit the country with a non-immigrant visa, you must demonstrate that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before arriving in the United States.
However, since June 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) no longer require air travelers coming from other countries to undergo a COVID-19 viral test or present a COVID-19 recovery certificate before boarding their flight.
There are some exceptions for certain non-citizens and non-immigrants regarding this vaccination requirement. If you meet the criteria for any of these exceptions, you will need to comply with additional requirements to travel to the United States.
It is important to note that the vaccine administered must be approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or included in the World Health Organization’s (WHO) emergency use list. Mixed vaccination schemes are also accepted.
The vaccination requirement does not apply to U.S. residents, legal citizens, or permanent residents.
At this time, it is no longer required to wear a mask in indoor areas of public transportation, including trains, buses, airplanes, or other forms of public transport.
How to Get to Miami International Airport (MIA)?
There are seven ways to get to Miami International Airport (MIA) from different parts of Miami: by train, tram, taxi, bus, shuttle bus, or towncar.
Tram
Take a tram from Downtown Miami to Miami Airport train, it will take about 29 minutes and cost $1 – $3.
Bus
Taking a bus will take about 45 minutes and the fare varies from $26 – $40 depending on where you board. Line 7 connects from Downtown Miami to Miami Airport, it’s one of the longer routes taking about 1 hour 19 minutes, but it only costs $1 – $3.
Taxi
Depending on your starting location, a taxi to MIA ranges between $23 – $28.
Shuttle Bus
A shuttle bus from Downtown Miami to Miami Airport will take about 10 minutes, with prices ranging from $20 – $55.
Wi-Fi Access
Access to Wi-Fi and Internet at Miami Airport is completely free with advertisements. The service is provided by the MIA-WiFi network in the airport’s public covered areas, including the central terminal, departure gates, baggage claim, and the Miami International Airport Hotel.
Exchange Houses
Within the airport terminals, you will find currency exchange offices and kiosks.
| Location | Description | Service Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Second level, reception area | Currency exchange | N/A |
| Lobby E, 1st level | Currency exchange | N/A |
| Lobby J, 3rd level | Currency exchange | N/A |
| Control points, Lobby J and Lobby D | Currency exchange | N/A |
| E Satellite | Currency exchange | 5:30 a.m. – 11 p.m., daily |
| Various locations | ATM machines and Bank of America branch | N/A |
Connecting and Transferring Between Terminals
To transfer between terminals, use the moving walkways located on level 3. Additionally, there are moving walkways from the Central Terminal to the MIA Mover station, which is free to use to reach the Central Miami Station or car rental agencies. The MIA Mover (an automatic means of transport) is located on the third level, between the Dolphin and Flamingo parking garages.
As the North Terminal’s Lobby D spans about 1 mile, the Skytrain will take you from one end of the lobby to the other, with four stations spaced a quarter-mile apart. Use the elevators located in Concourse D to access the Skytrain stations.
Emergency Medical Services
At Miami Airport, there is a clinic open 7 days a week from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., offering passengers emergency services, preventative care, prescriptions, and vaccination services, as well as transportation for transfer to another medical center if the patient’s condition requires it. The contact number is (1) 305-869-4075.
What to Do if You Miss Your Flight
If you unfortunately miss your flight due to being late or for any other reason where the airline is not at fault, the airline has no responsibility and will not be liable for any refund or compensation for the event. Moreover, it is clear that travel insurance policies exclude such situations, as it is the passenger’s responsibility to arrive on time and not miss their flight.
Waiting Time for Connecting Flights
Miami International Airport (MIA) has a two-hour connection time for domestic flights and about three hours for international flights. Therefore, there is no excuse for being late to your next journey.