Which airport should I fly into for Kendall?

For long-haul and international flights, Miami International Airport (MIA) is the main gateway near Kendall. The closest airport, Miami Executive Airport (TMB), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Kendall?

The nearest is about 7 mi (12 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Kendall?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Kendall

The closest airports to Kendall, Florida: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Kendall, Florida is Miami Executive Airport (TMB), about 7 mi (12 km) away — roughly 25 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Miami International Airport (MIA).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
TMB	Miami Executive AirportMiami, United States	7 mi / 12 km	25 min	Regional
MIA	Miami International AirportMiami, United States	8 mi / 13 km	27 min	International
HST	Homestead ARB AirportHomestead, United States	14 mi / 22 km	26 min	Regional
OPF	Miami-Opa Locka Executive AirportMiami, United States	16 mi / 26 km	31 min	Regional
HWO	North Perry AirportHollywood, United States	23 mi / 37 km	44 min	Regional
FLL	Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International AirportFort Lauderdale, United States	29 mi / 47 km	56 min	International
FXE	Fort Lauderdale Executive AirportFort Lauderdale, United States	37 mi / 59 km	1 hr 6 min	Regional
TNT	Dade Collier Training and Transition AirportMiami, United States	38 mi / 61 km	1 hr 8 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Miami Executive Airport (TMB) is the most convenient at about 7 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Miami International Airport (MIA) (8 mi) is the bigger gateway — worth the extra distance for long-haul or cheaper fares.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Kendall. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with TMB.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near TMB saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Other cities these airports serve

Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Kendall is Miami Executive Airport (TMB), about 7 mi (12 km) away — roughly 25 min by road.