What to do with a 10 hour layover in Miami?

10 hour layover in Miami Choose the right walking food tour and they'll also take you to a cigar museum. If you want something different to Cuban food, take a walking food tour of South Beach instead.



A 10-hour layover at Miami International Airport (MIA) provides a generous window to explore the city, as the airport is located only about 8 miles from the heart of the action. After clearing security and potentially storing your luggage at the Terminal E baggage storage, you can take a 20-minute rideshare to South Beach. Here, you can stroll along Ocean Drive to admire the Art Deco architecture, enjoy a Cuban sandwich, and walk the sands of Lummus Park. If you prefer culture over the beach, head to Wynwood Walls to see world-class street art or visit Little Havana’s Calle Ocho for authentic cafecitos and a glimpse of the famous Domino Park. For those interested in shopping, the Brickell City Centre offers a high-end experience in a stunning outdoor-indoor architectural setting. You should plan to head back to the airport at least three hours before your departure, especially if you need to clear international security, as Miami traffic can be notoriously unpredictable during rush hour.

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A day pass is available for purchase based on lounge capacity. Location: South Terminal H, Level 3, after the security checkpoint. Hours: Daily, 04:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Hours may vary according to flight schedules.

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By far the easiest and cheapest option, just hop on the the MIA Mover, an automated train system, from the airport to the Miami Intermodal Center, which is located nearby. The MIA Mover train station at the airport is located on the third level between the Dolphin and Flamingo Garages.

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For Domestic Flights During domestic layovers, you are free to leave the airport. If your domestic layover is longer than one hour, you should expect to receive two boarding permits. If you want to check out local points of interest, make sure you get your second boarding pass and print it out before you leave.

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In theory, absolutely! In practice, whether you leave the airport during a layover is tricky. If you're traveling domestically, you won't have to worry about customs or visas, but you're still leaving the airport, and returning gives you zero priorities over other passengers who are checking in on that flight.

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If you leave the airport for your layover between the flights, you'll absolutely have to go through security again. That's because you'll have left the TSA-secured part of the terminal, and you might have picked up food you're not allowed to bring on the plane—or, worse, something illicit or dangerous.

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You can grab a snack, coffee, a magazine. You can charge your laptop and use Wi-Fi; the desk staff can help you change seats or flights. In the best (usually international) lounges you can shower after a long flight, eat dinner and unwind with a cocktail or free spa treatment.

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Sure, leggings and jeans are fine for getting through security, but they may not be as suitable for when you are actually on the plane. This is because tight clothing can restrict blood flow which can heighten your risk of developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a condition that can cause blood clotting.

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You can get free access to an airline lounge by redeeming miles or opening a credit card with lounge benefits. Airline elite status also comes with lounge benefits. If you're a U.S. military member on active duty, you might qualify for free lounge access with select airlines.

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The beach is closed to the public from 10 pm to sunrise. This is partly to deter crime and partly to deter people from sleeping there. It's not very dangerous, but I don't recommend a walk on the beach after 10 pm. I wouldn't recommend walking along the beach, just because it is darker.

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