When they say you landed 15 minutes early, it usually means you are about to go for 15 min unguided tour of the runway... Make that 25 min. Bienvenido a Miami
If you're arriving on an international flight be prepared for a long hike to immigration. US citizens can ignore the form they give you in the plane...immigration a is all electronic now.
Be prepared for a long hike to the taxi stand. There are several stands dotted around but only one is manned. If you go to unmanned stand the taxis will just shoot by.
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The airport as a whole is a shit hole. It’s filthy from one end to the other and makes no accommodations for travelers who have long layover. We had 11 hr layovers both ways and I will not do it again
Miami airport is huge. If you have connecting flights, make sure you have enough time to be able to make it to your terminal in time to not miss your flight.
Heading to South Beach? Take the 150 Flyer bus for $2.35. Find the bus transit station at the ground level (btw Concourse "D" & "E"). Trip is usually less than 30 min.
Whoever designed this place must have failed "Airport 101" in school. The rental caroffices are half way to FLL, & all of the services are decentralized.
New baggage/security "regulation." only 2 containers/bags p/p. If you have 2 + your pillow or lunch- no matter the size- you could get stopped at security and forced to start over at airline counter.
Immigration at F pier for arrivals is being renovated (2012-2013), you will now enter at D. If you land at E, F or G hop on a shuttle cart! It is a long walk
If you're traveling AA out of a D gate check out the other security checkpoints in the central terminal area - at 6 am hardly anybody there compared to the chaos at terminal D.
If you do frequent International travel, do yourself a favor, invest the $100 for 5-year eligibility for the "Global Entry" (Trusted Traveler) program. You can reduce your Customs check-in time by 99%
Be sure to opt out of the millimeter wave scanner for an enjoyable pat-down. Gentle cupping followed by a smooth stroke! Don't forget that the clothing optional service is extra.