With Memorial Day weekend approaching and the rainy season underway, MIA is providing the following travel tips to help passengers prepare:
Check-In:
• Arrive at MIA three hours before your flight to allow time for parking, airline check-in, and security screening.
• Check in online before arriving at MIA.
• Updated flight information is available at www.miami-airport.com and via the MIA App.
Ground Transportation:
• Consider alternate ground transportation options, including ride-share and taxi services.
TSA Screening:
• As of May 7, 2025, all U.S. travelers must have a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, passport, or another acceptable form of ID to board domestic flights.
• Pack essential items—medicine, documents, phone charger, and a change of clothes—in your carry-on in case of delays.
• To speed up security screening: wear easily removable shoes, follow the 3-1-1 rule for liquids, and avoid packing prohibited items. Visit www.tsa.gov for a full list of tips.
• Real-time TSA checkpoint wait times are available on the MIA App and airport website.
Parking:
• Half-price parking is available at MIA’s Economy Park and Ride Lot.
• Valet Parking is available at doors 2 and 20 in the Dolphin and Flamingo garages.
• The Cell Phone Waiting Lot offers 60 free parking spaces just off LeJeune Road and N.W. 31st Street.
International Travel:
• Eligible travelers can use the Mobile Passport Control app to submit passport and customs info electronically and skip the paper forms.
• Accessibility lanes are available for international passengers with disabilities or limited mobility. Submit a request form 48 hours before arrival at www.miami-airport.com.
Originally published at https://news.miami-airport.com/mia-travel-tips-for-memorial-day-travel-weekend/
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