Private jets to Art Basel Miami Beach
The Americas' leading art fair, with preview days on 2 and 3 December before it opens to the public.
- Dates
- 4–6 December 2026
- Where
- Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach
- Fly to
- Miami-Opa Locka Executive (OPF)
- Book by
- Book now: call us for what's still available
Where to land
Transfer times are approximate and grow on event days, when roads around the venue are at their busiest.
Miami-Opa Locka Executive (OPF)
About 30 to 40 minutes by road.
Miami International (MIA)
About 25 minutes by road, longer in fair-week traffic.
Fort Lauderdale Executive (FXE)
About 45 minutes to an hour by road.
Slots and permissions during Art Basel Miami Beach
During major events, airports often run special slot, parking and prior-permission (PPR) schemes, and each airport sets its own rules for each event. Every event quote is subject to the slots and permissions being granted. We apply for them as soon as you book, and if your first-choice airport is full we offer the nearest alternative.
What the airports have published
In 2024 the Signature FBO at Opa Locka needed reservations to land and depart during fair week, and charged an event fee at Opa Locka and Miami International. This is an FBO arrangement, not an airport rule; terms for 2026 were not published when we checked.
Good to know
- Most collectors arrive for the preview days, 2 and 3 December 2026, which is when South Florida's business aviation ramps are busiest.
Request to book
Every event quote is subject to the slots and permissions being granted.
Questions
Which airport is closest to Art Basel Miami Beach?
Miami-Opa Locka Executive (OPF) is the usual choice: About 30 to 40 minutes by road to Miami Beach Convention Center. The alternatives are Miami International (MIA), Fort Lauderdale Executive (FXE).
When should I book a private jet to Art Basel Miami Beach?
We suggest booking by 11 September 2026. The book-by date is our suggested latest date to confirm for the widest choice of aircraft. Aircraft and slots are committed early for big events, so booking sooner usually means more options and a better price. After it, flights are often still possible, with less choice.
Are airport slots guaranteed?
During major events, airports often run special slot, parking and prior-permission (PPR) schemes, and each airport sets its own rules for each event. Every event quote is subject to the slots and permissions being granted. We apply for them as soon as you book, and if your first-choice airport is full we offer the nearest alternative.
Sources
Checked on 20 October 2026. Organisers and airports change their arrangements, so we confirm them again for your flight.
