Which airport should I fly into for Miami Beach?

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

How far is the airport from Miami Beach?

The nearest is about 10 mi (16 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 Miami Beach?

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 Miami Beach

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

The nearest airport to Miami Beach, Florida is Miami International Airport (MIA), about 10 mi (16 km) away — roughly 34 min by road. It also serves as the area's main international gateway.

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
MIA	Miami International AirportMiami, United States	10 mi / 16 km	34 min	International
OPF	Miami-Opa Locka Executive AirportMiami, United States	12 mi / 20 km	42 min	Regional
HWO	North Perry AirportHollywood, United States	16 mi / 26 km	31 min	Regional
FLL	Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International AirportFort Lauderdale, United States	19 mi / 31 km	37 min	International
TMB	Miami Executive AirportMiami, United States	21 mi / 34 km	41 min	Regional
HST	Homestead ARB AirportHomestead, United States	26 mi / 42 km	50 min	Regional
FXE	Fort Lauderdale Executive AirportFort Lauderdale, United States	28 mi / 45 km	54 min	Regional
BCT	Boca Raton AirportBoca Raton, United States	40 mi / 65 km	1 hr 12 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 International Airport (MIA) is the most convenient at about 10 mi out. Larger airports a little farther out can offer more connections, so it's worth comparing fares before booking.

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 Miami Beach. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with MIA.

Hotels near the airport

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

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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 Miami Beach is Miami International Airport (MIA), about 10 mi (16 km) away — roughly 34 min by road.