Flights to Miami

Miami - A Popular Destination All Year Round

Miami is an extremely popular destination for tourists from all over the world, as it offers something for everyone. Stunning beaches, limitless entertainment options, great hotels, and warm temperatures throughout the year are just some of the reasons why Miami is such a hit among its visitors. 

 

When to visit Miami

Miami is always a great choice, as it enjoys warm temperatures throughout the year. However, the best time to visit is March till May, and you should note that June till November is hurricane season. 
There are many holidays and festivals taking place in Miami. In January, you can visit the Orange Bowl Festival, which is the highlight of the football season with a parade through the city. In March, you can enjoy Carnival in Miami with processions, parties and parades, especially in Little Havana, and Salsa dancing on the streets. 4th of July is Independence Day, when the city is painted blue, white and red, and there is a lot happening on the beach.

 

What you should know before traveling to Miami

British citizen British passport holders are eligible for the Visa waiver programme (VWP) for visits up to 90 days. British passport holders of other nationalities will need a visa, so make all the necessary arrangements prior to traveling. You should also make sure to get the recommended vaccinations (Hepatitis A, Typhus, Tetanus and Diphtheria) before you travel.
If you are planning to travel to Miami in time for the Carnival, make sure to book your stay in advance; the hotels can be very busy and a lot more expensive during this time. Eating out can also be quite pricey, no matter when you travel: fast food costs from around $7, a menu in a restaurant from around $20, and a beer approximately $5.
The time in Miami is 5 hours behind the UK (GMT -5).  

 

Local information you need for your trip to Miami

If you arrive to Miami airport, the best public transport options to Miami downtown are Miami Mover (People Mover), several metro buses, Metro rail (over ground), tri-rail (train) and Greyhound buses. To get around Miami, transport is free of charge in downtown with the Metro Mover, and there are good public transport links in the entire area (Miami, South Beach) as well as the rest of Florida. Single fare for metro rail/metro bus costs around $2.25. Taxis can be expensive and cost around $15 for 3 km.
Hostels and guesthouses cost from around $25 per night in dorms, and prices for double rooms start at approximately $50.

Airport Miami International Airport, FL MIA

Miami International Airport, also known as Wilcox Field, is one of the three busiest and largest commercial airports in the US state of Florida besides Orlando and Fort Lauderdale. Miami International is also one of the major US hubs for scheduled flights to Central and South America.

• URL: Official website
• Parking: Yes, at a cost; 2 short term parking lots and 2 parking garages for long term parking (Dolphin and Flamingo).
• Nearby cities: Hialeah (7 km), Miami (10 km), Pembroke Pines (24 km), Hollywood (28 km), Fort Lauderdale (39 km), Coral Springs (53 km)
• Directions by car: Florida State Road 112 (Airport Expy) Exit 2 and 3 and Florida State Road 953 (N. LeJeune Road).
• Stations: Miami Airport Station (Tri-Rail Station); Miami Amtrak Station, connection to the Silver Star + Silver Meteor (New York - Miami)

Location

Opened in 1928 by the name of Pan American Field, the airport is about 8 km or 5 miles northwest of downtown Miami, between the suburbs of Doral, Miami Springs and West Miami. The terminal area is best reached on the Florida State Road 112 (Airport Expy) at exit 2 to 3 and on State Road 953 (N. LeJeune Road).

Miami-Dade Transit (MDT) has an extensive public transport network and operates regular services from the airport with the busroute J which stops about 2 km (less than a mile) east of Tri-Rail station, from where there is a direct connection to a total of 18 railway stations on the west coast, for example Fort Lauderdale International Airport or Palm Beach International Airport. This bus goes to Miami Beach and also stops at the Allapattah Metrorail Station (Green Line). The bus route 37 also serves the airport and goes for example to South Miami, bus route 42 goes to Coconut Grove, bus route 57 to Palmetto Bay, bus route133 (Tri-Rail Shuttle) and bus 150 (Airport Flyer) to Miami Beach and bus 238 (Earlington Heights Metro Station - Dolphin Mall). Current timetable details are either available locally or on the Internet. Alternatively, please take a taxi, limousine or rent a car.