Rare colesc15 Posted June 13, 2023 #1 Share Posted June 13, 2023 I searched and came across a bunch of older threads. For those who have done early morning flights out of Miami after getting off a ship in Miami, how early were you able to get to the airport? I booked our flights for March on Icon. Options were early morning or super late, including out of FLL. We've managed early flights out of Fll but haven't tried Miami. With facial recognition now, generally outside of customs not clearing the ship which feels rare, how early have you done? I assume Icon disembarking will be similar to oasis class. Right now, our flight is at 10am. I'm thinking of we get off the ship by 7:30 with self carry, at the airport by 8, should be plenty of time with precheck. Baggage drop off could be a hold up, but could upgrade to first class for the priority drop off as we get closer. Normally I'd prefer an 11am or noon, but there isn't that option, and I don't feel like sitting around for a 4 or 5 o'clock flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted June 13, 2023 #2 Share Posted June 13, 2023 1 hour ago, colesc15 said: I searched and came across a bunch of older threads. The timing to make a flight has not changed - assuming the ship is on time and there are no issues with disembarkation, you should be fine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvbrady Posted June 13, 2023 #3 Share Posted June 13, 2023 We have been at the gate by 9 self disembarking at 8. If anyone in the group is traveling with birth certificates instead of passports that slows things down considerably at the port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djvcr Posted June 13, 2023 #4 Share Posted June 13, 2023 I made 10 am flights with plenty of time to spare in April and June, self walk-off with all luggage and get right in taxi line. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogimax Posted June 13, 2023 #5 Share Posted June 13, 2023 People will tell you "no problem." Just remember that stuff happens... at the port... at the airport. There are NO guarantees. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnlcruise Posted June 13, 2023 #6 Share Posted June 13, 2023 Four weeks ago, we made our 10am flight. We were off the ship by 7;30. We took the first cab we saw and at MIA a little after 8ish. If you have TSA pre-check like we do, we went right through security and were at the gate just before 9. We were on the Harmony and they really want you off the ship a.s.a.p. and they have the process down getting you off the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTLCruiseGal Posted June 15, 2023 #7 Share Posted June 15, 2023 Ever been on either of the highways that take you to the airport when there is an accident? Think bumper to bumper, and you move a mile a minute at best. You can make it, if everything aligns and is in your favor. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vswan Posted June 15, 2023 #8 Share Posted June 15, 2023 This makes me think I'm a worry wart. Our flight option was at 11:50 and I was worried that it was before the noon recommendation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessPatti Posted June 25, 2023 #9 Share Posted June 25, 2023 (edited) For those that keep asking if they can make a flight and think nothing can happen, this was posted this morning. Disembarkation still has not taken place. A yacht crashed into the ferry/. Sadly, one person did not make it. Edited June 25, 2023 by PrincessPatti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcpagejr Posted June 25, 2023 #10 Share Posted June 25, 2023 58 minutes ago, PrincessPatti said: For those that keep asking if they can make a flight and think nothing can happen, this was posted this morning. Disembarkation still has not taken place. A yacht crashed into the ferry/. Sadly, one person did not make it. Yup... Very rare delays happen.... but like today, inbound and outbound traffic around pier will be unbearable with major delays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2wheelin Posted June 25, 2023 #11 Share Posted June 25, 2023 7 hours ago, PrincessPatti said: For those that keep asking if they can make a flight and think nothing can happen, this was posted this morning. Disembarkation still has not taken place. A yacht crashed into the ferry/. Sadly, one person did not make it. And no one made their 4pm flights either. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#1packerfan Posted June 25, 2023 #12 Share Posted June 25, 2023 31 minutes ago, 2wheelin said: And no one made their 4pm flights either. Exactly. Today it would not have mattered what time a flight was unless it is very late this evening. So to say never book till at least noon (or 1 or 2) or after, it would not matter in some situations, like today. The airport will be a nightmare tonight once the ships finish docking and allow passengers to get off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2wheelin Posted June 26, 2023 #13 Share Posted June 26, 2023 3 hours ago, #1packerfan said: Exactly. Today it would not have mattered what time a flight was unless it is very late this evening. So to say never book till at least noon (or 1 or 2) or after, it would not matter in some situations, like today. The airport will be a nightmare tonight once the ships finish docking and allow passengers to get off. We once had a morning flight home to the north country and were some of the few who got out that day. Airport closed shortly after we left and many were stranded (hotels full and car rentals all booked) for two and three days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddybear231 Posted June 27, 2023 #14 Share Posted June 27, 2023 On 6/25/2023 at 4:37 PM, 2wheelin said: And no one made their 4pm flights either. Yup, valid point! We made our 9:40am flight out of MIA back in March when we got off the Explorer. We just lined up early in the dining to carry off our luggage, grabbed a cab, and it was a quick ride to the airport. We were checked in for our flight by 8:05am. We also have TSA pre-check which helps, and were flying first class which in MIA makes a huge difference with American Airlines as they have a separate check-in area for their first class passengers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KroozNut Posted June 27, 2023 #15 Share Posted June 27, 2023 On 6/15/2023 at 4:08 PM, FTLCruiseGal said: Ever been on either of the highways that take you to the airport when there is an accident? Think bumper to bumper, and you move a mile a minute at best. You can make it, if everything aligns and is in your favor. And we prefer not to gamble on the 'if' part, so we always factor some extra time in to our plan to account for any possible glitches along the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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