— Airport Guide
Flying Through Miami Airport With Your Pet
Everything you need to know about pet relief areas, terminal maps, TSA screening, and pet travel tips at Miami International Airport.
Miami Airport at a Glance
✈ Airport Code
MIA
👥Annual Passengers
55M+
🐾Pet Relief Areas
3 Outside Terminal, 4 Inside Terminal
🕐Open 24 Hours
Yes
🌐Official Airport Site
🗺️Terminal Maps
Flying With Your Pet Through Miami - Quick Tips
- Arrive 30 minutes earlier than usual
- Visit a relief area before security. .
- Keep vaccination records handy
- Bring extra waste bags
- Confirm airline pet policies before travel
Navigating Security With Your Pet
At MIA, pets must be removed from carriers before TSA screening. Carry your pet through the metal detector while the carrier goes through the X-ray machine. Leashes and harnesses should remain secured whenever possible.
Pet Relief Areas
The Miami airport has three exterior and four interior pet relief areas.
Outdoor Relief Areas
- An open area west of the North (Dolphin) garage and near North Terminal (D), across from Door 5 on Level 1 Baggage Claim/Arrivals
- A fenced area west of the South Short Term Parking lot and Central Terminal (F) across from Door 15 on Level 1 Baggage Claim/Arrivals
- A fenced area south of the South (Flamingo) garage and near South Terminal (J), across from Door 28 on Level 1 Baggage Claim/Arrivals Temporarily Closed Due to Construction
Indoor Relief Areas
- North Terminal (D) near gate D34
- Concourse F near gate F7
- Concourse G near gate G11
- Concourse H - J Connector, across from the InMotion store
Features
✓ Open 24 Hours
✓ ADA Accessible
Official Miami Airport Resources
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