Tampa International Airport is of course the major hub in the region, serving approximately 20 million passengers annually. Airport amenities include free wireless Internet access, cell phone waiting lot with flight & departure information, and complimentary first hour of terminal parking. There are more than 20,000 parking spaces, and long-term passengers can find a good deal on parking by utilizing the airport's economy lot with free 24-hour shuttle to the terminals. Find out more by visiting the Tampa International Airport website.  They've even got a page where you can find out real-time flight arrival and departure information, including regularly scheduled flights for airlines and charters.  The page also has a Flight Planner section where you can search for flights to and from Tampa International Airport in the next 12 months.

St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport in nearby Pinellas County is a nice alternative to reaching Tampa, and there quite a few low-cost airlines and charters that service the facility, such as Sunwing Airlines and Allegiant Air.  Although seasonal, many carriers offer service between St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport and various Canadian destinations. Check out the St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport website for further details.

About 65 miles from Downtown Tampa is Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport in Sarasota Florida.  It is the smaller of the three airports, but it's adding more commercial flights all the time.  Although it's not right around the corner from Tampa, it's a convenient airport to fly into then drive out of, so it's worth looking into as a backup airport.  Visit Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport to learn more about this air facility.

When planning a trip to the Tampa Bay Area, keep in mind that most flights between November to March fill up months in advance.  If you are looking to come here during this time frame, we recommend arranging your air travel as far in advance as possible.  It will give you and those traveling with you the piece of mind in knowing your seats to sunny Sarasota are secure and reserved.  Plus, when you book ahead, you might be able to get a really great deal on your tickets!

Regional Airports