The Southwest Airlines terminal at Miami Airport (MIA) is the Central Terminal (Concourse G). Southwest departures and arrivals use Concourse G, so check-in, security and gates are on the Central Terminal side. This guide gets you through it fast. Current for 2026.
Southwest at MIA: at a glance
| Terminal | Central Terminal |
| Concourse | G |
| Check-in & bag drop | Central Terminal, Level 2 (Departures) |
| Security & connections | Allow time for concourse transfers |
| Arrivals & baggage claim | Concourse G |
| Lounges | See Miami airport lounges |
Check-in and bag drop
Check in for Southwest on Level 2 (Departures) of the Central Terminal, where you will find counters, self-service kiosks and bag drop. As a rule of thumb, arrive about 2 hours before a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international one.
Gates and Concourse G
Southwest uses Concourse G in the Central Terminal. Not all of MIA's concourses are connected after security, so a transfer from one concourse to another can mean leaving the secure area and clearing security again. Allow extra time and follow the airport signage.
Arrivals and baggage claim
Southwest arrivals come into Concourse G. International arrivals clear passport control and customs (Federal Inspection) first, then collect bags at the baggage claim; domestic arrivals go straight to the carousels. Rideshare, taxis and the free MIA Mover to the rental car center and Metrorail are reached from the arrivals level.
Lounges
For lounges you can use near Concourse G, including pay-per-visit options, see our Miami airport lounges guide.
Flying Southwest from MIA: what to know
Southwest is one of the newer airlines to serve Miami International Airport. Check-in and bag drop are at counters 383–392, near Security Checkpoint 7, and Southwest departures use gates G2–G19 in Concourse G of the Central Terminal. The fastest way through is to check in on the Southwest app or at a Central Terminal kiosk before you reach the counter, then head straight to Checkpoint 7.
Getting to and around the Central Terminal
Coming from the Miami Intermodal Center (rental cars and Metrorail), take the free MIA Mover to the terminal, then follow signs to the Central Terminal and Concourse G. For the full layout and how the concourses connect, see our Miami airport terminals guide and Miami Airport guide.
Flying a different airline?
Terminals at MIA are split by airline. See airlines at Miami Airport for which terminal and concourse your carrier uses, or check live departures and arrivals.
Terminal, concourse and gate assignments can change. Confirm with Southwest or Miami International Airport before you travel. Correct as of 2026.
