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Student flights from the UK to Miami
Welcome to Miami. Which way to the beach? Florida’s coolest city is an icon in its own right, and makes for a truly epic holiday. The beaches are the main draw, backed by enormous skyscrapers and fronted by turquoise sea, and the nightlife is world class, with bars and clubs everywhere you look.
Miami is famous for its amazing array of Art Deco buildings, with Ocean Drive’s classic 1930s hotels forming the highlight, and it also has a vibrant arts and food scene, with some of America’s best galleries and restaurants. On top of that, you can even get a nature fix: look out for tropical birds nesting around the surrounding keys, and wander through the lush green spaces, like David T. Kennedy Park.
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What are the main Miami airports, and how do I get from them to central Miami?
The main airport serving Miami is Miami International Airport, though there are others in reasonably close proximity, including Fort Lauderdale about 20 miles to the north.
Miami International Airport / MIA: Just a few miles (7 to be precise) from downtown, Miami International is the most convenient airport to fly into if you’re staying in Miami itself. As always, the quickest way from the airport to the city centre is by taxi, but it’s also the most expensive. If you opt for this, it’ll be about half an hour from airport to hotel. Other (cheaper) options include Miami Airport Bus, which costs £1.50 and takes up to an hour (including waiting time); Miami Airport train, which is the same price and takes about the same time as the bus; and finally Miami Airport shuttle, which costs about £2.
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood / FLL: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood is the other international airport serving Miami, though is located a bit further out - about 20 miles north of downtown. There are a number of ways to get from the airport to the city, though the easiest is Virgin Trains USA (formerly known as ‘Brightdale’), which is a high speed service connecting the two cities. A one way ticket costs about £7.75. An even cheaper option is Tri-Rail, which costs about £3.
How to fly from the UK to Miami
Several airlines operate direct flights from the UK to Miami, including American Airlines, Delta, British Airways, Finnair, Virgin Atlantic and Norwegian (the latter are often cheapest!). At present, the only city where you can catch a direct flight from is London, but you do have the choice of Heathrow or Gatwick. The flight duration from London to Miami is about 10 hours.
Cheap flights to Miami
from London Heathrow
Average flight duration
10 hours
Number of daily flights
20 daily
Cheap flights to Miami
from London Gatwick
Average flight duration
10 hours
Number of daily flights
15 daily.
When is the best time to fly to Miami?
When it comes to temperatures, Miami is always pretty warm, but the most comfortable time to visit is in spring, which runs from around March to May. You can expect a mercury reading of about 25-30 degrees celsius—perfect for the beach. After this, during summer, hurricanes and storms start appearing, which can put a literal dampener on things. Visiting in spring means you can time your visit with Spring Break, too.
When is the cheapest time to book a flight from the UK to Miami?
Prices based on bookings made 60-91 days prior to departure.
Why do British students love visiting Miami?
With so many free-to-enjoy aspects (like the beach!) Miami makes for a great place for students to live in, study in and explore on holidays. And then there’s the nightlife, which is amongst the best in the whole of the US.
Miami universities and campuses
The two main higher education establishments in Miami are The University of Miami and Florida International University. Both have plenty of opportunities for international students, and between them host students from countries all over the world. Studying abroad in Miami makes for an amazing experience, with sunny weather year-round and plenty of beachside study sessions.
Miami lifestyle and culture
Miami’s lifestyle is reflected in its proximity to the beach, which forms a key part of most locals’ lives. The city has a hugely diverse population and is often called ‘The Capital of Latin America’, on account of the Latin American population being the largest anywhere outside of South America. This, like the beach, is reflected in the culture, in terms of cuisine, bars and arts.
Exploring Miami on a student budget
Miami is one of the USA’s wealthiest cities, so it’s not high on many lists of places to explore on a student budget, but it’s certainly possible to do so if you plan and research carefully. It’s main attraction, the beach, is free for whomever wants to wander onto it, and many of the parks and gardens are free, too.
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