DUB MIA SJU Connections
Apr 18, 2017, 8:03 am
#1
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 34
DUB MIA SJU Connections
Hi all
I'm looking at taking a trip to San Juan via Miami , and flying from Dublin.
I was looking at the new Aer Lingus route which starts in September.
Being that this flight will have CBP pre-clearance I understand that it will be viewed as a 'domestic' flight.
Would anyone care to hazard a guess as which terminal I could expect to arrive at?
The current suggestion from Aer Lingus is to connect to to the last AA flight of the day to SJU but it only allows 2hr 7min connection time and I don't know if this is going to be enough.
Opinions appreciated.
I'm looking at taking a trip to San Juan via Miami , and flying from Dublin.
I was looking at the new Aer Lingus route which starts in September.
Being that this flight will have CBP pre-clearance I understand that it will be viewed as a 'domestic' flight.
Would anyone care to hazard a guess as which terminal I could expect to arrive at?
The current suggestion from Aer Lingus is to connect to to the last AA flight of the day to SJU but it only allows 2hr 7min connection time and I don't know if this is going to be enough.
Opinions appreciated.
Apr 18, 2017, 8:27 am
#2
Join Date: Jan 2014
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2 hours 7 should be loads regardless of terminal, assuming you are on a single ticket (EI-AA will require a TA or OTA can't be booked online with EI, EI might sell it over the phone)
You will arrive domestic, no customs, no paperwork and bags through checked so no need to collect in MIA and depending on terminal layout you may be able to proceed to next flight without passing a security checkpoint depending on the terminal you arrive and depart from
So need for EI to confirm the arrival terminal
You will arrive domestic, no customs, no paperwork and bags through checked so no need to collect in MIA and depending on terminal layout you may be able to proceed to next flight without passing a security checkpoint depending on the terminal you arrive and depart from
So need for EI to confirm the arrival terminal
Apr 18, 2017, 8:31 am
#3
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Hopefully EI will use Terminal E like BA and Iberia. Terminal E is connected airside to Terminal D (used by most AA flights, although they do have a few flights from E too) so wouldn't require going back through security to connect.
Apr 18, 2017, 9:05 am
#4
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 71
2 hours should be fine if it's one ticket. I usually have 2 hours to connect from T5 to T1 at ORD for an EI to UA connection and normally have enough time to get a coffee in the United Club before boarding the connection.
Because of the domestic arrival, you're from the plane to outside in less than 5 minutes. I'd imagine the same will be true at MIA.
Because of the domestic arrival, you're from the plane to outside in less than 5 minutes. I'd imagine the same will be true at MIA.