1 terminal (new Midfield Terminal opened 2024) · 25M+ passengers/year
8.4/ 10
How good is Abu Dhabi International Airport?
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) scores 8.4/10 (Excellent)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (8.3),
passenger experience (8.5), and facilities (8.6).
Lounge quality rates 9.0/10. See full airport guide →
In short
Abu Dhabi AUH is rated 8.4/10 on FlightLogic with lounge score 9.0/10. Etihad First and Business lounges in the new Midfield Terminal are the premium benchmark. Single-terminal connections are efficient — allow 75+ minutes for intercontinental transfers. See /guides/auh-airport-lounge-guide.
FlightLogic Score8.4Excellent
On-time8.3Departure reliability
Experience8.5Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities8.6Food, shops, seating
Lounges9.0Lounge quality
Rating basisEditorialFlightLogic methodology
Score breakdown
Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.
On-Time Performance
8.3
Passenger Experience
8.5
Facilities & Comfort
8.6
Lounge score9.0/10
Highlights
Etihad First and Business lounges in the new Midfield Terminal — among the highest lounge scores in the Gulf at 9.0/10
Single-terminal design simplifies connections vs older multi-terminal layouts
Strong UK–Asia and UK–Australia routings on Etihad with competitive business class fares
US Pre-Clearance available for select Etihad departures to the United States
Overview
Etihad Airways hub with the new Midfield Terminal — First and Business lounges rivalling Dubai and Doha for Gulf premium ground product.
Etihad lounges and Midfield Terminal
The 2024 Midfield Terminal consolidates Etihad operations with new First and Business lounges featuring à la carte dining, spa treatments, and dedicated quiet zones. First Lounge includes private suites for qualifying passengers.
Compare AUH against Dubai (DXB) and Doha (DOH) for Gulf hub routing — Etihad often prices competitively on UK–Asia business class.
UK traveller notes
Etihad flies direct from London Heathrow to Abu Dhabi with strong connections to Maldives, Seychelles, India, and Australia. UK261 does not apply to AUH departures; EU261 may apply on EU-origin sectors.
Careem and Uber operate from signed pick-up zones landside — see our Careem Dubai guide for similar Gulf ride-hail patterns.
Miami, United States · MIA · #2 in this comparison
North, Central, and South terminals · 52M+ passengers/year
7.6/ 10
How good is Miami International Airport?
Miami International Airport (MIA) scores 7.6/10 (Very Good)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.2),
passenger experience (7.4), and facilities (8.0).
Lounge quality rates 8.2/10. See full airport guide →
In short
Miami MIA is rated 7.6/10 on FlightLogic with lounge score 8.2/10. American Airlines Flagship Lounge in Concourse D is the premium benchmark for long-haul departures. Allow extra time for immigration on arrivals and terminal-specific lounge planning. See /guides/mia-airport-lounge-guide.
FlightLogic Score7.6Very Good
On-time7.2Departure reliability
Experience7.4Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities8.0Food, shops, seating
Lounges8.2Lounge quality
Rating basisEditorialFlightLogic methodology
Score breakdown
Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.
On-Time Performance
7.2
Passenger Experience
7.4
Facilities & Comfort
8.0
Lounge score8.2/10
Highlights
American Airlines Flagship Lounge and Admirals Club in Concourse D — key for transatlantic and Latin America connections
Centurion Lounge in Concourse D for Amex cardholders on qualifying international departures
Heavy Latin America and Caribbean network — common connection point for UK travellers routing to South America
Terminal-specific lounge access — North Terminal (Concourse D) hosts most premium clubs
Overview
Primary US gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean — American Airlines hub with Flagship Lounge and strong oneworld connectivity.
American Airlines hub and lounge access
MIA is American Airlines' primary Latin America hub. Flagship Lounge in Concourse D serves long-haul international business and first class on AA metal. Admirals Club locations span multiple concourses.
British Airways and Iberia use MIA for select services — oneworld elites may access AA lounges on qualifying itineraries. Priority Pass options exist in Central Terminal.
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