Return flight time help

[tinkerbell333]

We will be getting in to MIA port at 8:00 am on SUNDAY and the best flight for us would be leaving MIA airport at 11:40. Since it is a Sunday, will there be less traffic and do you think this gives us enough time if we walk off? (Jan 10)

[newbiecruiser09]

Just because you dock at 8am does not mean you will get off at 8am. PLus there may be customs delays, other delays etc. I think 11:40 may be cutting it a little close. Is there a later flight you could book? I would book the later flight and then if you get to MIA early try to go stand by on the 11:40 one. (this is what we did last April out of MCO)

[tompeter]

Conversely, I think 11:40 is more than enough time. Just plan on taking a cab to airport, don't wait for cruiseline transfers.

[TrentS]

The problem is there are can be Customs & Immigration delays, baggage handling delays, the ship can have a problem and be late getting in, and if you're flying from MIA or FLL those airports are zoos on winter weekends with extremely long lines to both check-in and to get through security. It's possible you could make it if everything goes like it should, but if you miss your flight you could be stuck for days as flights have been cut back and are running very full.

[bahamaman]

Ncl recommends flights departing after 1:00pm

Better safe than sorry, worst case scenario... lunch at the airport beats the hassle of rebooking a missed flight.