Which airport should I fly into for Miami Gardens?

For long-haul and international flights, Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is the main gateway near Miami Gardens. The closest airport, Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Miami Gardens?

The nearest is about 3 mi (5 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 Gardens?

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 Gardens

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

The nearest airport to Miami Gardens, Florida is Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF), about 3 mi (5 km) away — roughly 11 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
OPF	Miami-Opa Locka Executive AirportMiami, United States	3 mi / 5 km	11 min	Regional
HWO	North Perry AirportHollywood, United States	4 mi / 7 km	15 min	Regional
FLL	Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International AirportFort Lauderdale, United States	11 mi / 17 km	36 min	International
MIA	Miami International AirportMiami, United States	11 mi / 17 km	36 min	International
FXE	Fort Lauderdale Executive AirportFort Lauderdale, United States	18 mi / 29 km	35 min	Regional
TMB	Miami Executive AirportMiami, United States	24 mi / 38 km	46 min	Regional
BCT	Boca Raton AirportBoca Raton, United States	31 mi / 50 km	56 min	Regional
HST	Homestead ARB AirportHomestead, United States	32 mi / 52 km	58 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-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF) is the most convenient at about 3 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) (11 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 Miami Gardens. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with OPF.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near OPF 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 Gardens is Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF), about 3 mi (5 km) away — roughly 11 min by road.