Miami International Airport - MIA- Miami Intl.
Originally known as Wilcox Field, Miami International Airport is the major airport that serves flights in the Miami area. Situated 8 miles northwest of Downtown Miami, it serves as the hub for long international flights as well as for cargo flights to cities in Europe, Africa, and Asia. Situated in Miami, Florida, it also serves as the largest gateway between the Americas and the Latin America. MIA-Miami Intl. is also among the largest airline hubs in the United States.
Best Time to Visit
On average, 1000 daily flights are hosted in Miami International Airport in 167 different domestic and international destinations. Nearby cities you can check out during a layover or as you explore the area includes Miami Springs, Doral, Hialeah and University Park. In 2018, it had a record of more than 45 million passengers travelling through the airport and landed on the 13th spot for being one of the busiest airports in the world. The airport has 131 gates in total with three terminals. Interestingly, the airport is shaped like a horseshoe.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Inside Miami International Airport at Concourse E Terminal is the Miami International Airport Hotel. Another nearby Miami International Airport hotels situated near the terminal includes Sheraton Miami Airport Hotel and Executive Meeting Center. It is one of the most accessible accommodations situated 4.3 miles away from the heart of the airport.
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is the closest airport located near MIA at 37 miles.
