Flying into Miami

[Masai]

Hi, we are seriously thinking of flying from manchester to Miami - however never done this before - please can we have some thoughts ? Thanks

[aldb]

Depends what time of year and day
I've drove the route several times,but did it once in the rain during summer months , was a horrible drive couldn't see 20 foot in front of the car for about an hour.

[Disneyfreaks]

We did Heathrow to Miami in October..it was a doddle driving upto Orlando but we stayed the night in Miami after we landed and drove up early the next day :-)

[spencem]

We flew into Fort Lauderdale back in August and I'd echo what others have said about it being an easy drive up. I'd also recommend a hotel local to the airport that first night as it is a good 3-4 hour very boring drive.

[Dazed]

We are flying Heathrow to Miami in August and are planning to stay overnight in Miami at an airport hotel then drive up to Orlando first thing in the morning. Also going yo drive back down to Miami for the last few days.

[Masai]

Thanks for tips - looking at oct/nov when kids will be 7 and 3. Just a little bit concerned about how they will cope with the drive after the flight

[wikkle jan]

Originally Posted by Masai

Thanks for tips - looking at oct/nov when kids will be 7 and 3. Just a little bit concerned about how they will cope with the drive after the flight

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We have done the drive up a few times straight after landing and its quite easy and even better if you share the driving... As for the children i would think they would fall asleep and you can stop of on the way and have dinner... We saved about £800 for 2 of us as well worth it..

[scarecrow]

We too are flying into Miami, from Leeds though going via LHR.
Our flight arrives around 6.00 pm. By the time we have done immigration and collected our luggage I reckon it will be around 8.00. Initially we were just going to stay at the Sofitel airport hotel overnight they have a free shuttle to and from the airport. Now we will be staying somewhere on Miami Beach for two nights and enjoying the sights of Miami a little before heading to Disney.

As others have said you definately need to stay overnight as your body clocks will be on UK time. The drive up the turnpike is not that bad, yes it's boring, the service stations are great compared to ours here in the UK. Maybe stop off twice to break the journey for the little ones. You will be wide awake at silly o,clock and hopefully beat most of the other tourists heading to MCO. It takes around 4 hours. Make sure you stick to the speed limits.

[mason1]

We arrive into Miami just after 2pm and will drive up the coast a little to Fort Lauderdale - we've booked a hotel on the beach, so the kids can have a bit of a play before heading up to Orlando the following day.

[wmc711]

We are Lhr to Mia in Aug staying at the airport hotel then collecting car then gentle cruise up coast road