A Guide to Miami Airport Lounges

The Miami International Airport (MIA) served more than 50.5 million passengers in 2022. With all the lively foot traffic upon entering the airport, you’ll likely want to seek comfort and quiet in an airport lounge as soon as you get airside.

Knowing where your nearest eligible airport lounges are in advance gives you more time to unwind before your flight. Here’s a list of all of the Miami airport lounges.

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Miami International Airport lounges are located in every terminal, though you’ll need to meet the entry requirements of the lounge you’re interested in using. Many Miami airport lounges restrict access to travelers who have qualifying loyalty status or access through a credit card.

Travelers with Priority Pass, or who are willing to purchase a one-day pass might be able to gain lounge access. Admittance, however, is generally based on capacity during the time of your visit.

If you're departing from the north terminal, here are your closest lounges in the Miami airport.

Flagship Lounge

• Location: Past security checkpoint, across from Gate D-30.

• Hours: 5:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; open daily.

• How to get in: Accessible to qualifying first and business-class customers, AAdvantage Executive Platinum, AAdvantage Platinum Pro, AAdvantage Platinum and Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan MVP Gold 75K and MVP Gold, ConciergeKey, and Oneworld Emerald and Sapphire members. To get in just show your boarding ticket for an American or another Oneworld carrier flight. 

Guests can enjoy complimentary food and drinks, and can access a specialty cocktail bar and wine table. There are also showers available to freshen up before your flight.

Admirals Club D-15 and D-30

• Location: Two separate lounges, both past the security checkpoint. One is across from Gate D-15, and the other is across Gate D-30.

• Hours:

  • D-15 lounge: 5:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; open daily.

  • D-30 lounge: 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; open daily. 

• How to get in: You must be an Admirals Club member, a non-AAdvantage Oneworld Emerald or Sapphire member, or be a qualifying first and business-class customer. Upon arrival, you must show your same-day ticket for a flight on American or another Oneworld flight, and provide a qualifying credit card (if applicable) for entry. Depending on capacity, you might be able to buy an Admirals Club One-Day Pass for $79. 

Guests receive complimentary food, drinks and access to a full-service bar. The lounges offer free Wi-Fi and showers, and the Admirals Club adjacent to Gate D-30 has a conference room that can be booked in advance.

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The Centurion Lounge

• Location: In concourse D, near Gate D-12. Take the elevator to the fourth floor.

• Hours: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.; open daily.

• How to get in: The lounge is available to eligible The Platinum Card® from American Express members, Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card members and Centurion members. Based on the limitations set by your credit card guest policy, you may bring a guest for $50 ($30 for children ages 2 through 17). Terms apply.

Visitors of the Centurion Lounge in the Miami airport can access spa services and showers, along with seasonal cuisine and a premium bar. It also offers a family room, and semi-private workspaces.

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Travelers who are departing from MIA’s central terminal have a couple of lounge options. However, two lounges in this terminal are temporarily closed.

Military Hospitality Lounge

• Location: Pre-security in Concourse E, second level.

• Hours: 9 a.m .to 5 p.m. Thursday - Monday.

• How to get in: You must be a U.S. or Allied active duty or retired military member with proof of same-day travel and your government-issued military ID. Your authorized dependents can also join you in the lounge.

The lounge offers hot beverages, water and soft drinks, as well as complimentary snacks.

Turkish Airlines Lounge

• Location: Past the security checkpoint, go to Concourse E, on the second floor.

• Hours: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.; open daily.

• How to get in: Available for all Priority Pass members, and first and business class passengers of Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Aer Lingus, Air Italy, LOT Airlines, TAP Portugal and all Star Alliance members. Be ready to show your same-day boarding pass and Priority Pass card, if applicable.

Guests have access to showers and Wi-Fi. You will also enjoy complimentary food and refreshments, including alcohol.

Temporarily closed central terminal lounges in the Miami airport

• Admirals Club, Concourse E. 

• Club America, Concourse F.

If you’re looking for an airport lounge in the Miami airport’s south terminal, here are your options.

Delta Sky Club

• Location: Past the security checkpoint in Concourse H, second floor.

• Hours: 4:45 a.m. to 8:45 p.m.; open daily.

• How to get in: If you have a same-day ticket on Delta or a Delta-partner airline, access is available to:

  • Delta Sky Club members.

  • Delta One or SkyTeam Premium Cabin passengers.

  • Delta Diamond, Platinum and Gold Medallion members traveling in Delta Premium Select internationally (excluding international travel to the Caribbean).

  • SkyTeam Elite Plus members (excluding Delta Medallion members).

  • Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card and Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card members. The number of complimentary visits will be limited starting in February 2025.

  • American Express Centurion and The Platinum Card® from American Express members. The number of complimentary visits will be limited starting in February 2025.

Terms apply.

The lounge offers complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, food, beverages and cocktails. Showers are also available.

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The VIP Lounge

• Location: Past security checkpoint in Concourse J, near Gate J-3.

• Hours: 

  • Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday: 1 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.

  • Tuesday: 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

• How to get in: The lounge is available by invitation only for first and business class passengers of member airlines.

The VIP Lounge offers complimentary buffet-style food, beverages, showers and Wi-Fi.

Turkish Airlines Lounge

• Location: Past security checkpoint in Concourse H, on the third floor.

• Hours: 4 a.m. to 10 p.m.; open daily. Hours may vary.

• How to get in: Available to first and business-class passengers traveling on Star Alliance partner airlines, and Turkish Airlines Elite and Elite Plus passengers. Access is also available to Priority Pass, Lounge Club, Lounge Key and Diners Club members. Depending on capacity, day passes might be available for additional purchase. 

Complimentary food, beverages (including alcohol), and Wi-Fi. Day beds and showers are also available.

Temporarily closed south terminal Miami airport lounges

• The Avianca Lounge, Concourse J.

Although MIA is one of the busiest airports in the U.S., its lounges offer pockets of respite for weary travelers.

Before your next flight, check whether you have complimentary access to any of the Miami airport lounges mentioned above, either through your airline loyalty membership, credit card benefit or other qualifying program.