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MIA terminals & airport map

Miami International Airport (MIA) has three terminals: the North Terminal, the Central Terminal, and the South Terminal. Here's which terminal your airline departs from, the MIA terminal map, how to get between terminals, and where security is — so you walk in knowing exactly where to go.

Diagram of a typical airport terminal layout — departures level up top, security checkpoints, then concourses branching out to the gates. — How a terminal is usually laid out: ticketing and security up top, with concourses fanning out to your gate below.

MIA TSA wait times todayLive security waits by checkpoint, the forecast, and your Leave-By Time.

How many terminals does Miami airport have?

Miami International Airport (MIA) has three terminals: the North Terminal, the Central Terminal, and the South Terminal. Which terminal you use comes down to your airline — check the list below before you leave home.

Which terminal is your airline in at MIA?

Flying out of MIA? Here's the terminal each airline departs from. Tap an airline for its gates, check-in hall, and whether it recently moved terminals.

Airline → terminal assignments verified June 27, 2026against the airport's own sources. Airlines do move terminals — we date every change.

MIA terminal map tap a terminal

MIA · North

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MIA wait times by terminal

Where is security in each terminal at MIA?

Each MIA terminal has its own TSA checkpoint, and the line can be short in one terminal and long in the next. Before you pick when to leave, check wait times by terminal and head to the fastest open lane. Not sure how long to budget? How long does airport security really take breaks it down by the hour.

How do you get between terminals at MIA?

Skytrain (North Terminal/Concourse D); MIA eTrain (Concourse E satellite); MIA Mover (landside to Rental Car Center / Miami Intermodal Center) — MIA has no single APM linking its three terminals. Airside, Concourses D-E-F-G-H are connected by walkways; the Skytrain runs the length of Concourse D (North Terminal, ~4 stations every ~3 min) and the MIA eTrain links Concourse E's main hall to satellite gates E20-E33 (Central Terminal). The South Terminal's Concourses H and J connect to each other airside, but transferring between the South Terminal and the North/Central concourses generally requires re-clearing security. The landside MIA Mover connects the terminal to the Rental Car Center and Metrorail.

What is the minimum connection time at MIA?

MIA suggests at least Approx. 45 min (same-terminal; commonly cited 40-55 min) for a domestic connection and Approx. 90 min (international-to-domestic 90-120 min due to CBP clearance and baggage re-check) when an international flight is involved. Minimum connection times vary by carrier and connection type and are not officially published on the airport site; figures are from carrier/OAG references. International arrivals must clear U.S. Customs and Border Protection, reclaim and re-check bags, and re-clear TSA, which lengthens international-to-domestic connections. Give yourself more if you change terminals. See our full guide to minimum connection time.

Arrivals, departures, and getting around MIA

Departures are usually upstairs. Most MIA terminals put ticketing, bag drop, and security on the upper (departures) level, with baggage claim and pickup below.
Follow your gate, not just your terminal. Inside security, signs point you to gate numbers and concourses — your boarding pass lists both.
Accessibility. Elevators, accessible restrooms, and wheelchair assistance are available throughout; ask your airline ahead of time, or look for TSA Cares if you need extra help at screening.
Picking someone up? Head to baggage claim on the arrivals level — but to catch a flight, everything you need is on the departures side above.

Cheap MIA parking — comparedFind the lot closest to your terminal and fold the shuttle into your Leave-By Time.

Lounges, dining, and shops live inside each terminal past security — handy once you're through, but they shouldn't change when you leave home. Browsing other airports? TSA wait times by airport lists them all.

Common questions about MIA terminals

How many terminals does Miami airport have?

Miami International Airport (MIA) has three terminals: the North Terminal, the Central Terminal, and the South Terminal. Which one you use depends on your airline, so check the terminal list above before you head out.

Which terminal is your airline in at MIA?

It depends on the airline. Delta departs from the South Terminal; American departs from the North Terminal and the Central Terminal; United departs from the South Terminal and the Central Terminal. Tap your airline in the list above for gates, check-in, and whether it recently moved (assignments verified June 27, 2026).

How do you get between terminals at MIA?

Skytrain (North Terminal/Concourse D); MIA eTrain (Concourse E satellite); MIA Mover (landside to Rental Car Center / Miami Intermodal Center): MIA has no single APM linking its three terminals. Airside, Concourses D-E-F-G-H are connected by walkways; the Skytrain runs the length of Concourse D (North Terminal, ~4 stations every ~3 min) and the MIA eTrain links Concourse E's main hall to satellite gates E20-E33 (Central Terminal).

Where is security in each terminal at MIA?

Each MIA terminal has its own TSA checkpoint, and the wait can differ a lot from one terminal to the next. Check MIA wait times by terminal and head to the fastest open lane.

What is the minimum connection time at MIA?

MIA suggests at least Approx. 45 min (same-terminal; commonly cited 40-55 min) for a domestic connection and Approx. 90 min (international-to-domestic 90-120 min due to CBP clearance and baggage re-check) when an international flight is involved. Minimum connection times vary by carrier and connection type and are not officially published on the airport site; figures are from carrier/OAG references. International arrivals must clear U.S. Customs and Border Protection, reclaim and re-check bags, and re-clear TSA, which lengthens international-to-domestic connections. Add more if you change terminals.

You know your terminal. Now get the exact minute to walk out your door — built from today's live MIA security wait and your drive.

See your Leave-By Time →

MIA terminals & airport map

How a terminal is usually laid out: ticketing and security up top, with concourses fanning out to your gate below.

MIA TSA wait times todayLive security waits by checkpoint, the forecast, and your Leave-By Time.

Where is security in each terminal at MIA?

How do you get between terminals at MIA?

What is the minimum connection time at MIA?

Arrivals, departures, and getting around MIA

Departures are usually upstairs. Most MIA terminals put ticketing, bag drop, and security on the upper (departures) level, with baggage claim and pickup below.

Follow your gate, not just your terminal. Inside security, signs point you to gate numbers and concourses — your boarding pass lists both.

Accessibility. Elevators, accessible restrooms, and wheelchair assistance are available throughout; ask your airline ahead of time, or look for TSA Cares if you need extra help at screening.

Picking someone up? Head to baggage claim on the arrivals level — but to catch a flight, everything you need is on the departures side above.

Cheap MIA parking — comparedFind the lot closest to your terminal and fold the shuttle into your Leave-By Time.

Common questions about MIA terminals

How many terminals does Miami airport have?

Which terminal is your airline in at MIA?

How do you get between terminals at MIA?

Where is security in each terminal at MIA?

Each MIA terminal has its own TSA checkpoint, and the wait can differ a lot from one terminal to the next. Check MIA wait times by terminal and head to the fastest open lane.

What is the minimum connection time at MIA?

You know your terminal. Now get the exact minute to walk out your door — built from today's live MIA security wait and your drive.

See your Leave-By Time →