Miami International Airport Arrivals

Information on arrivals at Miami Airport

Miami Airport is a vast area with a huge passenger flow. Thus, it is important to know to navigate among terminals and gates so as not to lose time. To quickly find information about the flight, use the Miami International Airport arrivals schedule table.

Miami Airport arrivals directions

Depending on which flights you are interested in, local or international, you can easily find out which terminal exactly you need:

• North (Concourse D) handles both local and international arrivals. Also, this terminal manages Miami Airport arrivals of American Airlines.
• Central (Concourses E, F, and G) serves only local flights.
• South (Concourses H, J). Lobby H handles local and transnational flights, while Lobby J is used only for international ones.

Below you will find more info on local and transnational MIA Airport arrivals. Please, note that these arrivals are located at different levels and different sections of the airport.

Domestic arrivals at MIA Airport

All travelers arriving on a domestic flight will be on Level 2. To collect luggage you need to go down to Level 1. You can easily get to the place of your aim in the city upon arrival at Miami Airport using a rental car, taxi, or shared van. Once you pick up your luggage, take a shuttle to get to your car rental company outside the Baggage Claim area.

Miami transnational arriving at Lobby E will guide travelers to U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Passport Control (this does not apply to travelers from Canada or the Bahamas!). Once cleared at Customs, passengers can collect their luggage on Level 1 of the Terminal. Those passengers with several flights, which are booked under distinct tickets, can check their baggage in the Interline Lobby.

International arrivals at MIA Airport

Travelers of transnational arrivals at Miami Airport at Lobby J will exit U.S. Customs on Level 3 of the South Terminal. To collect the luggage, rent a car or take a taxi, they should go down to the Ground level (Level 1). Travelers which have a connecting flight should proceed to Level 2 using the elevator. In order not to stand in tedious queues and to save time, fill out Federal Inspection Forms correctly.

• First, copy the data on your ticket for sections asking for your Airline, flight number, and city of origin.
• Then put the name of the hotel or city where you will be staying in the section about the U.S. address.
• Declare everything that is required. If you have nothing to declare, you are still required to complete all the Customs forms.
• Don't forget to fill in the departure record on the bottom of the I-94 form and on the back of the green I-94 forms.
• Sign the form and date it.

If you are filling out the form for the first time on arrival at Miami International Airport, ask for help on the spot. Assistance is provided in various languages.

Information on connecting flights at MIA Airport

Connecting flights often causes excitement among passengers due to the need to navigate a new airport. Especially when the transfer time is limited. Here's a simple guide on how to deal with Miami Airport connecting flights.

So, if you are a transnational traveler with several flights out of Miami towards a destination within the U.S., you need to collect your bags at baggage claim, go to the drop-off counter of your airline and go to Customs.

Look at the minimum time required for connections in MIA:

• Between local flights: 55 min.
• Between local and transnational flights: 60 min.
• Between transnational flights: 90 min.

MIA is trying to simplify the procedure and make Miami Int Airport arrivals as easy as possible. Thus, at the time of first check-in, you can ask the agent to check your baggage through to the last stop. There you'll also receive boarding cards for two or three flights. So, all you will need to do is find the right gate and your bags will automatically follow.

Be aware of how your connecting flights were booked. It is better for you if you have only one ticket. In this case, your bags will be checked through to your final destination.

Baggage claim at Miami Airport

Domestic baggage claim

If you have a local flight, you can collect your baggage on Level 1. Ask your airline for luggage delivery.

International baggage claim

There are 3 Immigration and Customs areas for transnational passengers arrivals at Miami International Airport:

• Central Terminal Lobby E (the first floor)
• North Terminal Lobby D (the first floor)
• South Terminal Lobby J (the first floor).

Baggage delivery

If you are interested in baggage delivery, you can find below a list and contact info of airlines that have baggage service offices at MIA Airport. This service is handled by each airline:

• Air Canada - Level 1, Door 30 (458-262-6926)
• American Airlines - Level 1, Door 2 (786-591-3500)
• Delta - Level 1, Door 24 (305-870-6445 or 305-870-6446)
• Frontier - Level 1, Door 14 (786-305-5856)
• JetBlue - Level 1, Door 14 (305-869-4463)
• United - Level 1, Door 23 (786-382-2245).

Contact directly with the airlines that aren't listed above.

Miami Airport arrival services

Leisure facilities at Miami International Airport

MIA Airport consists of 3 terminals and 8 lobbies with gates to access the US Customs and Border Protection office. MIA has an excellently developed infrastructure and provides a huge number of services for travelers upon Miami International Airport arrival.

• Post Offices for receiving and sending parcels
• Bank of America ATMs for cash withdrawals
• More than 50 restaurants, cafes, snack bars, and ice-cream parlors
• More than 30 shops near the airport’s concourses where you can buy a gift or souvenir from Miami for friends and family
• Air Essentials is a one-stop shop convenience store where you can find everything you need for your trip.

Emergency and police assistance at Miami Airport

Absolutely all services are available at MIA, including emergency and medical ones. If you had an accident or felt bad, call 9-1-1.

The Airport Police can be found in Concourse B. This service is liable for security in the airport Miami arrivals as well as travelers' and employees' safety. You can contact the airline personnel or Airport Police at 305-876-7373 to report unattended items or suspicious activity or to file a police report.

You can also anonymously report someone who has or is about to commit a crime at Miami International Airport by calling the Crime Stoppers Tip Line 305-471-TIPS (8477).

Finally, if you lose something at the airport, do not hesitate to contact the airport staff and fill out a Lost Item Claim. The Lost and Found team will do their best to find the lost item and inform you.

Tourist Information Centers at MIA Airport

If you have questions about services or Miami Airport arrival flights, you can contact the staff at the counters or call 305-876-7000. The main counter can be found on Level 2, at Central Terminal E. It opens daily from 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. Other ones are located throughout terminals D, E, H, and J. Services provided by counters include:

• Multilingual airport and tourist information
• Interpreting and translation service
• Assistance with TDD phone at the Information Center
• Resolving customer complaints.

You can also bring lost items there when the Lost and Found office is closed.

Miami Airport transportation

Concourse D is a mile long and it will take at least 30 minutes to cover this distance on foot. If you want to get faster, or you travel with the elderly or children, take the train.

• SkyTrain operates within the airport's Concourse D and links the terminals. It arrives around every 3 minutes and has 4 stations, spaced a quarter-mile apart. Each station has 2 lobbies - one for local and one for international travelers.
• MIA Mover is another option that connects passengers on arrival flights at Miami International Airport to different lounges. It is a free train that will quickly take you to the central depot. There you can access the Metrobus and trains (the stop is on Level 3).

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