Miami International Airport (MIA) – Terminal Guide & Travel Tips

Miami, United States · MIA · North America

Terminal Guide

TerminalAirlinesNotes
Concourses A & B (North)American international,British Airways,Iberia,LAN/LATAM
Concourse D (Central)American domestic and connections
Concourses E, F & G (South)American domestic,Southwest,United,Delta,Spirit,Aeromexico
Concourse H (South)American international to Caribbean & Latin America
Concourse J (South)Regional and charter carriers

Lounge Directory

LoungeLocationAccess
American Admirals Club – Concourse DAdmirals Club membership, Citi AAdvantage Executive card
American Admirals Club – Concourse EAdmirals Club membership, Citi AAdvantage Executive card
American Flagship LoungeInternational First/Business class on eligible AA flights, Citi AAdvantage Executive (with upgrades)
British Airways GalleriesBA Business/First, oneworld Emerald
Iberia VIP LoungeIberia Business class, Iberia Plus Platinum
LATAM LoungeLATAM Business class, LATAM Black/Black Signature

Pro Tips

  • MIA's confusing layout means concourse letter ≠ direction — pick up a map at any information desk before departing the check-in area.
  • American's Latin American gates are in Concourse H/J, farthest from Concourse D; allow 20+ minutes to walk between them.
  • The Metrorail + MIA Mover combo is often faster than a rideshare during peak hours (Brickell to MIA in under 25 minutes).
  • MIA is notorious for long security lines in the 5–9 am block — arrive 2.5 hours early for international flights.
  • Duty-free shopping is concentrated in Concourses B and H for international departures; the selection is excellent by US airport standards.
  • Hurricane season (June–November) can cause significant weather delays; always check hurricane track forecasts if traveling in summer/fall.
  • If using Global Entry or Mobile Passport, head directly to the dedicated lanes on arrival — lines for standard immigration can be 60+ minutes.

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