sd63 Posted November 9, 2011 #1 Share Posted November 9, 2011 If we booked a 10:15am Saturday departure fight out of Miami after our cruise would we be able to make it? What time would we be able to get to the airport? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy cruzer Posted November 9, 2011 #2 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Sometimes you will be fine. I would not do it. I would schedule for after 12. I think the cruise lines recommend after 11:30. Remember you have to check in early to be sure that the airline does not give your seat away. Also you probably want to avoid any checked bags either getting off the ship or for your flight. The last time I was at MIA the lines was over one hour long to check a bag. Then another 45 minutes for security. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B and C Blake Posted November 9, 2011 #3 Share Posted November 9, 2011 If we booked a 10:15am Saturday departure fight out of Miami after our cruise would we be able to make it? What time would we be able to get to the airport? Thanks From Carnival FAQ's http://www.carnival.com/core/faq.aspx?icid=CC_Header_466#q-544915 Miami - earliest return flight after 11:30 AM for Miami; 12:00 PM for Ft. Lauderdale Considering the airlines ask you to be checked in 1 1/2 to 2 hrs prior to flight you would need to be off the ship and at the airport by 8:15am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serene56 Posted November 9, 2011 #4 Share Posted November 9, 2011 If we booked a 10:15am Saturday departure fight out of Miami after our cruise would we be able to make it? What time would we be able to get to the airport? Thanks yuck- I would not. you would need to check your luggage in before 9:15am (one minute and too bad) you could try for stand by.- carry off all your luggage with self assist- (needing no help- no porters are available to you) get off the ship- through immigrations/customs- grab a cab. You just had a wonderful relaxing vacation- why ruin it with the stress of making that flight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JdoggCruiser Posted November 9, 2011 #5 Share Posted November 9, 2011 We have flown as early as 9:15am out of MIA. Never had an issue, but stressed like you wouldnt believe. We no longer do it though and just enjoy our last morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwcruiselover Posted November 10, 2011 #6 Share Posted November 10, 2011 I wouldn't take a chance on a flight that early either. There's so much that could go wrong. Security lines can be very long when several ships are in town, which happens often in Miami. If the ship is late debarking for any reason you could be SOL. If it were me I would take a later flight. Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evandbob Posted November 10, 2011 #7 Share Posted November 10, 2011 The earliest I book is 11AM, and that's only because I have just one carry on bag and can debark the ship in the carryoff line or as a group one VIP. I also have gold checkin with my airline to "speed" me through the security line at the airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soccersharon Posted November 10, 2011 #8 Share Posted November 10, 2011 I would not schedule a flight that early. If you have a choice, play it safe and book a later flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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