Miami International Airport
Airport Code: MIA
Full Airport Name: Miami International Airport
Location: The airport is located nine miles (15km) west of central Miami.
Time Zone: GMT -5 (GMT -4 from the first Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October).
Phone Number: Tel: +1 305 876 7000.
Ground Transport: The airport is well connected to the greater Miami area by numerous services offered by the Miami-Dade Transit Department. These include the scheduled local city bus service (the bus station is on Level 1 of Concourse E); a mass-transit metro-rail system; a fixed rail system designated specifically for downtown Miami and Brickell; and the TriRail commuter train reaching Broward and Palm Beach Counties from the Airport Station to the east of the airport on NW 21st Street. Taxi cabs and super shuttle services are also available, on the ground level outside Arrivals.
Car Rental: Car rental agents operate outside the terminal building and can be reached on a shuttle service. Companies represented include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty.
Airport Facilities: There are numerous restaurants, bars, cafes and fast food chains available 24 hours. Dozens of shops, including duty-free, are available. The airport also has ATMs, bureaux de change, barber shop/hair salon, chapel, a health club, an art gallery and a rooftop swimming pool. Facilities for the disabled are good.
Car Parking: Miami International Airport's long-term parking facilities consist of two multi-level parking garages. Short-term parking is available in the same area at higher rates. For more information call +1 305 876 7536.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.miami-airport.com
Fort Lauderdale International
Airport Code: FLL
Full Airport Name: Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International
Location: The airport is located 25 miles (40km) north of Miami and minutes from the beaches of Fort Lauderdale.
Time Zone: GMT -5 (GMT -4 between the first Sunday in April and the last Sunday in October).
Phone Number: Tel: +1 954 359 1200.
Ground Transport: Shared shuttle vans can be booked at the transportation desks located in each terminal. They offer a door-to-door service from the airport to most local destinations. Shuttle buses connect to TriRail stations and local bus services operate from bus stops outside the terminal buildings. A train service connects the airport with Miami International (MIA). Taxis are available outside Arrivals.
Car Rental: All major rental car companies have counters in each terminal. Avis, Budget, Dollar, and National have on-airport facilities. Car return areas for on-site agencies are located along nearby. All companies provide shuttle service to and from the terminals.
Airport Facilities: There are numerous ATMs, shops, bars and restaurants throughout the airport. Each terminal has a business center with fax and photocopy facilities. Disabled facilities are good; those with special needs should contact their airline in advance.
Car Parking: There is plenty of parking available adjacent to the airport.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.broward.org/airport