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You have many alternatives to reach the airport from the city center in Miami, one of the most beautiful cities in the world. You can reach Miami Airport both economically and quickly by making your choice among these transportation vehicles.

Rail System

The bus number 5100 departs from the city center called ‘Downtown’ and from the other half of the city, Miami Beach’s South Beach area, and it passes through the tram line that connects you to the airport. The trams called “MetroRail” depart every 12 minutes and take you from Downtown to the airport in a total of 40 minutes.

Bus

The express bus lines are called “Metrobus” in the Miami. 3 bus lines, including 2 express lines, pass directly through Downtown to the airport. The bus ride takes about 50 minutes and you can reach the airport by the buses number 7, 42 and 150. The buses 42 and 150 also pass through the Douglas metro station in the south of Downtown.

Taxi

Miami International Airport, which is located 15 kilometers west of the city center, is reachable from every point of the city by taxi. It is possible to reach the airport from the city center in about 20 minutes by taxi by paying a fair price.

Your car

The city literally has the taste of a luxury car gallery. These luxury cars appear on the streets and squares and often cause traffic, especially at weekends. Keeping this in mind, you can prefer to drive your car to get to the airport. You need to connect to the 3rd Avenue from the 4th street in the city center and then drive through the 6th Avenue. In order to reach the airport, you need to connect to the toll road called the Airport Expy from the 6th Avenue at a big intersection. This road takes you directly to the airport.

Airport Information

Miami International Airport, with over 150 shopping stores, restaurants and cafés, offers as much shopping as Miami itself. With an annual 50-million passenger capacity, the airport offers its passengers and visitors a quality time, as well as it periodically hosts exhibitions and shows. There is also a very large duty free store for shopping at the airport having 7 terminal buildings.

Miami International Airport is the main airport serving the vibrant city of Miami and the greater Miami area. The airport is located in close proximity to the city center, only 13 km away. Miami International Airport is the main airport in South Florida for long-haul international flights and is a major gateway between Latin America and the U.S. There are a variety of transportation alternatives to get to the airport from the city center, including the rail, bus, taxi, and rental cars. 

Rail

Miami International Airport is accessible by the Metrorail, and Tri-Rail systems. Both systems ensure a comfortable and convenient trip to the airport from the city. The Metrorail system operates from various locations in Miami, providing service to the airport. The Metrorail Orange Line runs to the Miami Central Station. It takes about 15 minutes to get from Downtown Miami to the Miami Central Station, which is in close proximity to the airport. From there take the free MIA Mover train, which provides transportation to the airport terminals. The Tri-Rail system operates from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach, providing service to Miami International Airport, via the Miami Central Station. From the Miami Central Station take the MIA Mover electric trains to access the airport terminals. For more detailed information on these lines and routes please visit Miami International Airport’s website.

Bus

The Metrobus system is another convenient and affordable transportation alternative to get to the airport from the city center. The Metrobus connects to the Metrorail and Metromover. You can take the Metrobus from major locations in the city to the Miami Central Station. From the Miami Central Station passengers can use the MIA Mover train to access the airport terminals. For more detailed information regarding the Metrobus please visit Miami International Airport’s website.

Taxi

Taking a taxi to the airport is another transportation alternative. Taxis are a convenient and comfortable way to get to Miami International Airport. Taxis are accessible from every part of the city. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the airport from the city center by taxi.

Rental Car

Renting a car in the city is another transportation alternative to get to the airport. Renting a car is also a great option for getting around in the city during your trip. There are various rental car companies located in the city. You can also return your vehicle at the Rental Car Center at the airport before your departure. You can use the free MIA Mover train to access the terminals from the Rental Car Center.

Airport Information

Located 13 km from the city center, Miami International Airport is South Florida’s primary airport when it comes to long-haul international flights. The airport is also one of the biggest gateways between Latin America and the United States. In 2015 Miami International Airport handled a total of 44.3 million passengers. The airport consists of 3 terminals, the North Terminal, the Central Terminal, and the South Terminal. Passengers can use the Skyride Connector, the Elevated Skytrain, or MIA Mover trains to get around between terminals.

The airport contains a rich variety of services and amenities to meet passengers’ pre-flight and post-flight needs. Miami International Airport is a global facility offering passengers a high quality experience as they wait for their flight or after they’ve landed. The airport features a total parking capacity of 8,233 vehicles as well as basic services such as ATMs, baggage wrapping stations, storage spaces, currency exchange services, a lost and found, Wi-Fi areas, spa services, and smoking areas. Some more unique services that Miami International Airport offers include a yoga room, nursing suites, pet relief areas, and a 260-room airport hotel. The airport also features artwork and exhibitions throughout the terminals to promote the arts and culture.

The airport also features a selection of restaurants, cafes, and fast food chains for passengers to enjoy. Venues where you can get a bite to eat or something to drink include 305 Pizza, Burger King, California Pizza Kitchen, Chili’s Too, Clubhouse One, Mc Donald’s, KFC, Sbarro, Starbucks, The Counter, Villa Pizza, and Wendy’s. Miami International Airport contains a large duty free shop in each terminal as well as many other stores where passengers can go shopping, including Books & Books, Air Essentials, Desigual, Coach, L’Occitane, MAC, Michael Kors, Victoria’s Secret, and Travel Bags and Co.

It cannot be said that there are many alternatives to get to Alexandria city center from Borg El Arab International Airport. The means of transportation mostly preferred by passengers is taxi. You can also get to the city center easily with the car you can rent from one of the car rental companies located at the airport. In addition, some hotels offer private shuttle service for their guests.

Taxi

You can see many taxis waiting in front of Borg El Arab International Airport terminal building. Since the distance is not short, taxi is not an affordable means of transportation for this travel. However, it is possible to agree on a reasonable fare by bargaining. You should specify your destination and agree on the fare before your travel, and make sure to pay the fare after reaching your destination. Getting to the city center by taxi takes about 1 hour under normal traffic conditions.

Hotel Shuttle

Some hotels in Alexandria offer airport shuttle service for their guests. You should get in contact with your hotel in advance whether they provide this service or not. If they do, you should learn the amount you need to pay and make a reservation in advance. This service may be more expensive compared to taxi but it is much safer. Your vehicle will be waiting for you at the airport and you can comfortably get to the city center thanks to this service.

Car Rental

If you want to rent a car and have a comfortable travel, you can agree with one of the car rental companies found at the airport. You shouldn’t forget that you must have an international driver's license. If the car you rented has any damage, you must keep a written record during renting.

You should also be careful about the traffic density in Alexandria and the drivers who don’t pay much attention to the traffic rules. After leaving the airport, turn left to North Coast Road, connect to Mehwar Al-Ta’ameir that you will see on the right and drive straight until you reach the city center. This travel lasts about 50 minutes.

El Nouzha Airport is only seven kilometers away from Alexandria city center. It is thus very easy to reach the city center from the airport. You can also get information about transfer services by calling your hotel in advance. You can also get to Alexandria from El Nouzha Airport by taxi.

Taxi

You can use taxis to reach Alexandria city center, which is seven kilometers from El Nouzha Airport, which is closed since 2010, but still active, quickly and practically. The fare required for this taxi journey is approximately 26-32 Egyptian pounds.