--- title: "El Al terminal and check-in · MIA Airport Guide" description: "El Al checks in and departs from Concourse J (South Terminal), counters 630-637." url: "https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/el-al/" updated: "2026-10-21" airport: "MIA" type: "place" --- > Independent guide, not the official MIA website. All pages: https://miaairportguide.com/llms.txt # El Al El Al checks in and departs from Concourse J (South Terminal), counters 630-637. Updated October 21, 2026 - **Departure concourse:** J South Terminal - **Check-in counters:** J, counters 630-637 (South Terminal) - **Flights:** International flights - **Door:** 27 - **International arrivals:** Yes - **Airline code:** LY Source: Miami International Airport ## Where El Al checks in and departs The airport lists El Al's MIA flights as international. ### Concourse J Gates J2 to J18, through Checkpoint 8, 9 or 10. International arrivals through J exit on Level 3. - [Checkpoint 8](https://miaairportguide.com/security/#security-south): Gates H3 to H17, J2 to J18 4 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. TSA PreCheck: TSA Precheck available during checkpoint hours. TSA PreCheck Touchless ID lane for PreCheck members flying Delta Air Lines and United Airlines who opt in through the airline's app or profile no ID or boarding pass shown at the lane. Families on the Fly is available at this checkpoint - [Checkpoint 9](https://miaairportguide.com/security/#security-south): Gates H3 to H17, J2 to J18 Open 24 Hours TSA PreCheck: TSA Precheck available during checkpoint hours. Families on the Fly is available at this checkpoint - [Checkpoint 10](https://miaairportguide.com/security/#security-south): Gates J2 to J18, H3 to H17 4:15 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. TSA PreCheck: TSA Precheck available during checkpoint hours. Families on the Fly is available at this checkpoint ## El Al at MIA: terminal and concourse ### Which terminal is El Al at MIA? El Al departs from Concourse J (South Terminal), and its check-in counters are 630-637. MIA files its concourses under three terminals: North Terminal holds Concourse D; Central Terminal holds Concourse E, Concourse F and Concourse G; South Terminal holds Concourse H and Concourse J. ## Connecting through MIA with El Al ### Can I walk between terminals at MIA? H-J Connector: for El Al, it leads from Concourse J toward Concourse H. El Al passengers who need a concourse in another terminal use Level 3, which carries the airport's interterminal moving walkways. ### Where do I go after an international arrival at MIA? For El Al: International arrivals through J exit on Level 3. International arrival, onward U.S. flight: When U.S. entry inspection is required at MIA, collect checked bags before Customs. Follow your flight’s arrival instructions. [Connecting at MIA](https://miaairportguide.com/connections/) ## Lounges nearby ### Lounges in Concourse J These lounges are listed in Concourse J; none is run by El Al, so check each lounge's page for who it admits. - [The VIP Lounge](https://miaairportguide.com/lounges/latam-vip-lounge-j/): LATAM After Security Checkpoint, South Terminal J, near Gate J6 · Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday: 1 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. Tuesday: 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. - [Avianca and TAP Portugal Lounge](https://miaairportguide.com/lounges/avianca-tap-lounge-j/): Avianca / TAP Portugal South Terminal, Concourse J, across from Gate J6, after security and passport control · 24 hours daily. ## Food and shops near its gates ### Concourse J 8 places to eat and shop after security in Concourse J, among them: - [Burger King](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/burger-king-south-terminal/) - [Carlo's Bake Shop Express](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/carlos-bake-shop-express-south-terminal-departures-after-security-j-11-2nd-level-departures/) - [Duty Free Americas Liquors & Wines](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/duty-free-americas-liquors-wines/) - [Duty Free Liquor Store](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/duty-free-liquor-store/) - [Earl of Sandwich](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/earl-of-sandwich/) - [Miami News Connection](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/miami-news-connection-south-terminal-gate-j-7/) [All places in Concourse J](https://miaairportguide.com/dining/?terminal=South+Terminal&concourse=J) ## Getting to the gate and arriving ### Moving between H and J The South Terminal map shows the H–J connector. Use this to understand the relationship between the two concourses, not as a promise of an unrestricted connection for every itinerary. Neither the D Skytrain nor the E Train serves H and J. For movement between terminal areas, MIA documents Level 3 moving walkways. ### J international arrivals are on Level 3 International arrivals through J are on Level 3. Domestic baggage claim is on Level 1. If someone is meeting you, distinguish your arrival type and level instead of simply saying “South Terminal.” ### Animal-relief area in the connector An indoor animal-relief area is listed after security in the H–J connector, across from InMotion. The outdoor J relief area near Door 28 was listed as temporarily closed for construction when reviewed; do not rely on it without checking at the airport. ## Trains, buses and shuttles This service boards at or beside Concourse J, where El Al flies from. - [PortMiami pre-arranged cruise line transportation](https://miaairportguide.com/transport/cruise-transfers/): North bus station (Concourse D, Level 1, Door 1) or South bus station (Concourse J, Level 1, Door 33) ## Parking and pickup The airport lists these car parks for Concourse J. - [Flamingo Garage](https://miaairportguide.com/parking/flamingo/): Concourses E - J; all other airlines Level 3 moving walkways to terminals no shuttle a green light marks an open space and a red light an occupied one, and digital signs show the spaces free on each floor - [Ibis Garage](https://miaairportguide.com/parking/ibis/): Concourses J - H; all other airlines A green light marks an open space and a red light an occupied one, and digital signs show the spaces free on each floor - [Cell Phone Waiting Lot](https://miaairportguide.com/parking/cell-phone-lot/): private, not-for-hire vehicles waiting for arriving passengers Accessible from LeJeune Road heading North or South ## Other airlines in the same concourse ### What airlines are in Concourse J at MIA? - [Aerolineas Argentinas](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/aerolineas-argentinas/) - [Air Canada](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/air-canada/) - [Air France](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/air-france/) - [Avianca](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/avianca/) - [Avianca Ecuador](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/avianca-ecuador/) - [Caribbean Airlines](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/caribbean-airlines/) - [CONDOR](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/condor/) - [COPA Airlines](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/copa-airlines/) - [Emirates](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/emirates/) - [ITA Airways](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/ita-airways/) - [KLM](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/klm/) - [LATAM Airlines](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/latam-airlines/) [9 more airlines in Concourse J on the airline list](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/) ## South Terminal guide - [South Terminal guide](https://miaairportguide.com/terminals/south/): Concourses H and J, gates H3 to H17 and J2 to J18, through Checkpoints 8, 9 and 10. International arrivals through J exit on Level 3. [All airlines](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/)[Connecting at MIA](https://miaairportguide.com/connections/)[Flight information](https://miaairportguide.com/flights/)