Tampa International Airport (TPA)

Tampa International Airport (TPA)

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    Joshua B.
    "Great airport, picked up friend and flight arrived 40 mins early"(63 Tips)
    Mackenzie
    "Free wifi, 1hr free in short term parking and people watching!! :)"(26 Tips)
    Esther F.
    "Really nice airport with free wifi and great restaurants and shops"(84 Tips)
    Ryan D.
    "Cigar City Brewing has Horchata Ale right now!"(17 Tips)
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  • Krystel J.heart icon on user image
    Krystel JusticeDecember 26, 2016
    Easy to navigate, friendly staff.
  • Cindy M.heart icon on user image
    Cindy MerrittDecember 8, 2020
    Pretty poor comparative to love field in Dallas; especially flight back, rules differ w/same circumstances, oh well we got home SAFE‼️
  • Michelle D.
    Michelle DOctober 13, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    1.For vehicle rentals try Enterprise. 2.Level 7 for parking spots are gd and 3.During 1hr (Short term parking lot) FREE.
  • Isabella M.
    Isabella MaderDecember 29, 2012
    1 hr free parking, free wifi, short ways !!!(you can, but you don't have to run passed 5000 shops). Best airport ever.
  • Raffi K.
    If you've rented a car from one of the in-terminal companies and need to fill gas before returning the car, set your GPS for a nearby gas station instead of the airport. There're no stations enroute.
  • Paul C.heart icon on user image
    Paul CarranzaJune 20, 2016
    Super easy airport to fly out of. Airside A has Duckys for some good local craft beer.
  • Hanny L.
    Hanny LeeMay 10, 2013
    Get the air shuttle bus to rent a car. Lots of people at Enterprise. I I would probably go for Avis or Budget.
  • Olman C.
    Olman CastroJuly 24, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    While Economy parking is cheapest, it also takes some 30 min to get to your car. Long term gets me on my car in 5.
  • Mike Z.
    Mike ZimmerJuly 11, 2019
    Been here 10+ times
    Well appointed all around with eats, drinks and comfort.
  • Scot C @.heart icon on user image
    Scot C @DjScotECMarch 12, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Use the cell phone lot for picking up someone.. big sign with arrivals, bathrooms, concession, free wifi. The only thing that would be better is if they had a view of the runway..
  • Gretchen M.heart icon on user image
    Gretchen MillerAugust 20, 2018
    Very easy to get through!
  • Michelle L.
    Michelle LAugust 12, 2014
    Very nice and clean airport. Easy to navigate for out of towners. Had no trouble here.
  • Parker S.heart icon on user image
    Parker SmithJune 22, 2014
    This is the friendliest and most convenient airport I've been to. And yes, that includes the TSA agents!
  • Trae F.heart icon on user image
    Trae FFebruary 2, 2019
    A bright and clean airport with a lot of nice amenities
  • Alisa F.
    Alisa FranzSeptember 23, 2023
    Been here 50+ times
    Easy to navigate. Clean and calm. Love this airport!
  • Thomas Y.heart icon on user image
    Thomas YockelJune 3, 2018
    Parking, ticket counter, TSA, food.... everything!
  • Angela D.
    Angela DumadagFebruary 6, 2015
    Airport setup is a little weird. Don't buy coffee or water til you get ALL THE WAY past security, which is after the shuttle.
  • Amber E.heart icon on user image
    Amber ErinSeptember 10, 2015
    Tsa was very friendly. Airport is clean and prettt
  • DoubleTree by Hilton
    DoubleTree by HiltonOctober 10, 2011
    Keeping liquids in checked baggage is always your best bet, but if you aren’t checking luggage, predetermine how much liquid security allows and plan ahead to avoid losing your favorite shampoo!
  • Michal P.heart icon on user image
    Michal PigulaSeptember 8, 2013
    Just enjoy yourself being here. One of the nicest airports I've ever seen. And the guys in security check are hilarious!
  • NewWaveDave W.
    NewWaveDave WApril 11, 2024
    Been here 25+ times
    Best airport in the country. Don’t just take it from me, google it.
  • kumi m.
    kumi monsterAugust 20, 2010
    One of the nicest airports I've been to in the US. Simple, and easy to get around, free WiFi & smoking areas before & after security (at least for airside C)!
  • Normen S.heart icon on user image
    Normen StrobelDecember 14, 2014
    Indoor smoking is not permitted, don't leave your bags unattended or accept any packages between now and boarding.
  • Marissa B.
    Marissa ByrumJuly 26, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    Goody Goody Burger, Ulele, and Cafe Com Leche are in Terminal C. 'Nuf said
  • Monique T.
    Monique TercDecember 9, 2013
    Awesome inside playground by terminal a for the kiddies. Makes waiting around so much easier for families traveling with young ones.
  • Edward P.
    Edward PludraMarch 27, 2013
    $35.00 to Tampa airport from Pinellas county Tarpon springs to clearwater and St. Pete. 727-260-8294 book online and save. www.727taxi.com
  • Amber T.
    Amber TreatMay 2, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Tampa International Airport is a great place, the tram is great and efficient! I always enjoy this airport.
  • Mackenzie
    MackenzieAugust 1, 2012
    I love this airport! Yay for living 10min away from it. Free wifi, 1hr free in short term parking and people watching!! :)
  • Sara W.
    Sara WhitakerJune 23, 2016
    Make sure to visit Cigar City brewing! Amazing beers!
  • Danny M.
    Danny McManusAugust 29, 2013
    I travel ALOT. . . TSA employees here are the most polite and friendly of any airport I've been to. If course is 7am, so that might change.
  • 956foodie
    956foodieSeptember 12, 2014
    Little bar in terminal A, gates 1-11 is awesome... Mojito time!
  • Rufina f.
    Rufina fowlerFebruary 16, 2012
    If you're looking for a place for a cheap date: park in short term first hour is free; stop by Starbucks; ppl watch and ride the parking tram
  • DANNY™♉🌈 J.heart icon on user image
    DANNY™♉🌈 J☀HNS☀NDecember 22, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Through the holidays, sales throughout airport include Buy 1 Get 1 Free at Dog e Works, and Buy 3 Get 4th Free on all tshirts at Ron Jon. Stop in and check in! Happy holidays!
  • Dillon H.
    Dillon HohertzOctober 2, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    If u have time to kill before a flight, head over to the Marriott bar and pool. There are couches and big nice chairs to relax in and watch some tv
  • Jennifer L.
    Jennifer LuxOctober 31, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Make sure to check out Cigar City Brewing in Terminal C! A Tampa Original.
  • C.c. G.
    C.c. GüersMarch 17, 2019
    Flapping your arms and yelling “prepare for take off” will get you noticed really quick!
  • The Capital Grille
    The Capital GrilleJuly 26, 2013
    In 1976, the airport leased 6 acres of land to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to be used for the team's headquarters and training site.
  • Thomas B.
    Thomas BJune 5, 2014
    Been here 50+ times
    Get pre-check! This amazing airport has it figured out!!!!!!!! That was the fastest security pass through ever !!!
  • Kurtis J.
    Kurtis JohnsonMarch 27, 2013
    great floors and great layout plenty of orange cones on runway for safety. meets travel needs
  • Julie D.
    Julie Del CuetoJune 4, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    Park on lvl 2 long term to walk across, esp if u have ur boarding pass printed right side is closest to airside c for southwest and AirTran
  • Chris P.heart icon on user image
    Chris PolloneMarch 25, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Pretty easy to get around. Good Irish bar near Delta gates. Rental car area is a bit of a haul, so leave time.
  • Betsy C.
    Betsy CookMay 14, 2012
    Wonderful hotel the rooms are large the staff outstanding. And then we sauntered down to check in for our flight
  • Rebekah J.
    Rebekah JohnsonJuly 18, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    #tsa agents are much nicer at the c gate for airtran and southwest! Much smoother screening as well compared to the US Airways gate and agents.
  • Michael C.
    Michael CarpathiosFebruary 24, 2019
    Admittedly, I haven’t seen the entire airport. But I don’t see the fuss. In the Southwest terminal, there are only about 40 seats per gate. This leaves lots of people to stand for a long time.
  • Kevin F.heart icon on user image
    Kevin FrenchDecember 23, 2014
    One of the nicest airports I've been to
  • Krisha M.heart icon on user image
    Krisha MarcanoApril 2, 2015
    Nice and quiet with Free WiFi! Yes!
  • Don V.
    Don VancoJune 8, 2014
    Been here 50+ times
    Listen you shitstains - when your 7 trays of crap come through the X-ray PUT THE EMPTY TRAYS AT THE END OF THE LINE. You mom is not cleaning up behind you.
  • Jeff B.heart icon on user image
    Jeff BMarch 19, 2018
    Been here 25+ times
    Don’t fight the departure drop-off traffic at Blue terminal, drive to the end and turn right on the one-way street to let people out in peace.
  • Jet S.heart icon on user image
    Jet SetterOctober 27, 2014
    Such an easy airport to navigate through.
  • David L.
    David LingholmApril 17, 2014
    If you're flying Southwest, do your tummy a favor and head over to Cigar City Brewing for breakfast.
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