Tampa International Airport – TPA

This is a very nice airport. It’s very clean airport. The restaurants are good. The staff at the airport are friendly. I love traveling through this airport and would recommend traveling through this airport.

How can you not love the Tampa International Airport! Love it!
Keep up the good work TIA!

Love this airport. Getting through lines is fast and easy, staff is nice and friendly, and there are a bunch of great restaurants. I’ve been stranded here before and there is a Marriott attached right to the hotel with great service. The rental cars are right next to the airport as well. The layout is modern, new, and everything is really nice and clean. Can’t go wrong!

Love this airport. Everything was fast, clean, smooth.
Arrival: Direction was super clear. Airport staff was at every point along the way directing passengers. I got off the plane and was directed to take a train. The train schedule was super frequent, the ride was maybe 2 minutes. Then I was greeted and directed by another airport staff to follow the different colors separated by airlines to pick up my luggage and get out of the airport. Car rental was right across the street from the airport.
Departure: Drop off my rental car. Walked across the street. Took the train. Got to airport security. I depart on a Tuesday night after work about 6pm. The line was maybe about 10 people. Took me 15 minutes max. The whole process was maybe a little bit more than a half hour.

4.5 stars.
Efficient. Excellent signage. Friendly service. Clean, prompt shuttle and spacious common areas. Easy rental car return. Fast trip through security, which was way less crowded on a Monday morning than I expected. And here in the wing for Southwest, cubbies for workers on the go and a giant, pristine fish tank full of beautiful fish, so calming. Only thing missing is a filtered water dispenser for those of us who travel with our own water bottles. But there are water fountains, and I can certainly fill up there. Only complaint about the concessions is that it’s Starbucks, Starbucks, Starbucks. Blech. Would love to see TPA support a Florida-​based coffee roaster instead.
All in all, a stress-​free experience. Happy traveler I am.

Super amazing airport. Very well cleaned and super nice looking. It’s well maintained. They have these Chairs that are very comfortable like small lounge areas in many areas of the place. They have a train that takes you from point A to point B. And also the Air Port has and art display and History Behind the Airport, which I thought was very interesting and very special and important to have. What a great awesome thought about having the history there. They had TV’s and actual Air Port Model Displays and ect. Pictures on walls and more. They have a hotel inside too, and restaurants and shops. This airport is a very nice one, you will be impressed on it all. I liked my experience here very well. I will definitely be back Tampa Air Port. :)
100% A+

One of my favorite airports. Easy to find your way around in, clean, decent food, and the driving in and out is straightforward. Best of all is that google maps works in the rental car garage, so you don’t drive out blind.

Love flying in and out of Tampa!
The airport is always clean and security lines move fast. I love being able to grab a coffee from Starbucks (whose line also moves fast — not the case at many airports). There’s also Cigar City Brewing or Green Iguana (excellent bloody Mary’s) in case I’m in the mood for something a bit stronger.
I appreciate that there always seems to be ample seating near the gates. How frustrating to stand or sit 3 gates away while waiting for my flight at many airports!
Their economy parking is $ 10/​day and just a short shuttle ride. Much cheaper and more convenient than taking an Über/​taxi both ways.
I wish they had better international flights and better nonstop service to a few key cities, but for the most part I’m able to find exactly what I need without having to drive to Orlando.

I love Tampa airport, it’s clean and easy to navigate. It’s great that they offer free first hour parking. Also it’s very convenient that you can pay for long term parking with your sunpass. There is also a cell phone parking lot which allows for easy waiting of your family and friends.
There are plenty of food options and they are always adding more. Some cute stores with souvenirs are located at different areas of the terminals.
There is nothing better than coming home to sunshine. You can see beautiful Florida beaches as you land!

Very decent airport. Very easy to get in and out of except for getting around the retirees and tourists.
Terminal and gates are very easy to navigate to, decent selection of shopping and fooding.
The train shuttle was easy, timely and clean. TSA was a breeze. Short line, surprisingly, agents didn’t seem like they hated their lives.
Bright and airy waiting areas by the gates with lots of seating and power outlets.

Not much I can say as I only landed here, left for 3 days and then flew out.
But that’s just it, isn’t it? I have no gripes, no complaints! Never got lost, never treated rudely, didn’t have any of my time wasted… TSA Pre, hell even ate a good lunch at The Green Iguana!
I mean I was at Tampa twice, and twice, these dudes have batted 1000 … That’s baseball talk Mayne.

I like this place. Easy to navigate and clean and nice places to eat and drink. C’mon it’s an airport! And a damn fine one.
It’s the magical doorway to all other places in our wonderful world and it’s a beautiful doorway.
The bathrooms are clean, as always that’s important and the people working here are very nice.
I know they say you have to go north of Florida to go south but the hospitality here is great.
It’s not like you have a choice when you fly into Tampa for airports but you’ll enjoy this.
Pick up a nice trinket for mom in one of the shops.

Tampa is my hometown airport for the past year. It is very clean and convenient.
There are not so many flights as the major airports so flights tend to take off on time or early which is always great!
There are not to many food options here depending on what terminal your plane is taking off from so you may want to eat at the main concourse before heading to the terminal. There are also some nice shops in the main concourse vs barely any in the terminals.

Very nice airport. Not as large or congested as my hometown airport, O’hare, and even having to take the tram to and from the gates is quick and convenient.
The whole airport is clean, has wifi, and nice shops and restaurants. I am disappointed that Bijoux Terner closed, but I see that new shops and places to eat are coming. The stalls in the women’s restrooms are huge! Large enough for me and my carry on bag! The TSA staff are very, very friendly, too, as others have said. They must train them differently than at other airports! No complaints at all.

Love our hometown airport. So easy to get to your destination and all brand flights are at the same gate for the most part. The line for TSA in my experience has never been long and well organized. Parking is not difficult and easy to get inside the airport. The tram from parking to the airport is very slow because it goes on a loop and is old. Other than that, no complaints.

Just six miles west of downtown Tampa, in Hillsborough County is an extensive public airport with free Wi-​Fi, a mixture of restaurants, and Starbucks. Souvenir shops are available for purchasing a keepsake or two. One-​hour free parking is available. Security can occasionally be slow, although it is divided up by each airline. Outdoor area is accessible for smokers and viewers who are interested in overlooking the shuttle bus as it overpasses. As a center for transportation, cleanliness and organization is constantly maintained. Airport runway can be smooth from time to time and is considerably convenient for its location.

One of the best.
TPA is a busy, ever growing airport and yet remains one of the best. It’s clean, easy to navigate, just big enough and offers free wifi.
The cell phone lot was one of the first in the state. It offers a big flight status update board, restrooms and plenty of space.
The economy parking lot gets more expensive every year. Its currently at 10 dollars a day. But, it sure beats the slightly cheaper off site options. The shuttle buses are always moving and have friendly drivers.
Like most airports, the drop off and pick up area can get a little congested.
The issues outlines above are shared by almost all other airports. What sets TPA a part is the cathedral style terminals, destination restaurants, bars and awesome selection of flights and airlines.

The layout of this airport is really convenient. Even dropping off my rental car was easy, and walking from the rental area to the airport was a pretty short walk.
The airport train, akin to the one at Atlanta’s airport, got me where I needed to go in a breeze. The non-​centralized TSA screening areas at each wing made for shorter, faster-​moving security lines. It also means that you can practically escort a passenger to his/​her gate.
TSA workers consistently made announcements over the speaker system for passengers to come back and pick up items they had left such as laptops, wallets and more. The workers were honest.
I was near the E gates, which has a Columbian restaurant (it was rather mediocre), a Starbucks, a bagel place and a pizza/​sandwich place. The options weren’t endless or spectacular, at least near the E gates, but there were options.
On the hot day that I arrived in Tampa, the humidity hit me inside the airport before I even got outside. But as far as airports go, this one could be much worse.
Add better food options and TPA would be unstoppable.

First, it’s OUR airport! What’s not to like? Here’s a list of WHY someone should use TPA:
1. It’s SO easy to get to. Centrally located in Tampa Bay with signage that can’t be beat!
2. Parking is a breeze. And cheap! Have you tried parking at LaGuardia? Boston? DC?
3. Navigating the airport is as easy as navigating a preschool! ABC at one end. DEF at the other. Simple Simon. No long trains to ride and then you miss your stop… just A, B, C, D, E,& F.
4. Good food outside while waiting with friends and family — then, good food when you go to your terminal! At O’Hare in Chicago, if someone drops you off, you have to stand around and chat… no chairs, no food, not even a vending machine! Chicagoans must hate family. (OK, major generalization there, but you get my point!!) ;-D
5. Rarely have I ever had a flight that was later than about 30 minutes… unlike other cities where the wait can turn into hours and hours… TPA’s turnaround rate is pretty high, I’ve heard, although I can’t quote a statistic…
6. Again, unlike MANY other cities, the wait for baggage carriers to gather your luggage off the plane and onto the belt for pickup is QUICK! Gotta LOVE this service when you get in late and all you want is to get home! (Or to La Teresita for a late night cuban and some sangria!)
7. Last, but far from least… FREE WIFI! No stupid charges…4 hours, full day, etc. Just free!
WE ARE SUCH A NICE CITY!!!
Overall, people should just move to Tampa for our airport! WAIT! What am I SAYING??? Just visit. It’s a fantastic airport! Use it as you wander through and soak up some of our sun… then go back to the cold! ;-P

I really like Tampa’s airport. It’s pretty clean and modern, and I like that they have a lot of outlets for plugging stuff in. And comfy chairs are always a plus. It’s also one of the few airports that I’ve been in that is constantly changing. Right now they’re doing a bunch of renovations to add some restaurants and other stores. And they’re also adding a bunch more parking spaces, which is always a plus if you live in the area.
Tampa is kind of like Nashville’s airport. Not too big, and not a ton of people on most days. Sure there are the busy times when there’s something going on in town. But I’m talking about a normal day, just regular traffic. You’re not going to get the crazy amount of people like at O’Hare or Atlanta, so it’s actually kind of relaxing. Well, as relaxing as traveling can be. The only thing that I would recommend is adding free Wi-​Fi. It’s the 21^st century, come on now.

A decent Airport.
Like Orlando they shuttle you between the arrival and departure baggage areas to the gates. Lots of construction, I think they are building another terminal, so I image it gets busy on week days. We went thru on a Saturday and lines were minimal, including security and check in.
Free Wifi and enough seating to allow you to not be on top other passengers.

Very clean airport and easy to navigate. The restrooms very clean which is a gripe of mine when traveling. I am shocked at how many airport restrooms are in unacceptable condition.
The staff working at the food counters seem to border on rude. They do not engage with you at all. This is a shame as they are the face of the airport.

Your I enjoy getting off the plane walk a bit take the Tram! Why doesn’t more Airports up North improve there airports Not just the runways. review helps others learn about great local businesses.
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Wow this airport is in dire need of a face lift. It makes Orlando airport seem like a great airport. The airport itself serves its function but the place needs to be moved away from the 70s style look.

They have a great area called the Cell Phone Lot where you can wait for your party to arrive. They have plenty of parking and two big boards to check on arrivals by airline. Also there are restroom facilities and vending machines. No more riding around waiting for an overdue plane.

Nice clean airport.
Full of natural light.
They have Starbucks which is a must for me!
I dislike the way they handle the security check, because it was very disorganized but nice to have at a section of gates instead of going through security with all passengers.
Best thing? FREE UNLIMITED WIFI!
Overall, great airport!

I can’t believe I’m reviewing an airport. Hopefully, someone at TSA will see this and send management down to see what’s happening here to show other airports, because it’s AMAZING.
The TSA employees are a different breed. They are… real people. Not the power tripping jerks you often find, the robots without brains, they treat you like a real person, act respectful, and make your trip through security as painless as can be. Thank you!
The airport itself is easy access — easy parking, fast tram to get around, modern and clean.

My favorite airport. Period.
I wish every airport was designed like this as this is the best designed airport to me. The main terminal is located in the middle of the airport. Then to get to your gate you take a short ride on the tram to your respective terminal. Southwest has an entire terminal. There is a terminal at each corner of the airport.
The entire airport is super clean and there are plenty of other positive things to say about it. Everything is super efficient here from checking bags in to renting a car. Let me say that this is also my favorite place that I’ve ever been to for renting a car. So quick and easy here. Literally 2 – 3 minutes and you’re done. Also the rental prices seem cheaper here than other places. I rented a van here and it cost me around $ 130 for 3 days. Normally that same van at other car rentals would have cost me at least $ 180.
The food options are good, there are plenty of seating areas, the terminals are modern and well-​designed, and the staff are usually all very helpful. I never thought much about Tampa until I first visited this lovely city in 2014. Now I love the city and the airport. Both were so much better than anticipated.

TPA Airport is one of the cleanest, most well-​organized, beautifully decorated, and well laid out floor plans I’ve seen. It’s modern, updated and I would even say… pretty. If you happen to be on a layover, and you have some time, there are plenty of nice restaurants to choose from to have a lovely meal. You can just sit, eat leisurely, and enjoy your own company. I love doing this activity. If you’re just passing through quickly, there also are some fast food options. The people-​mover tram also is clean, people who ride it are generally polite, and it gets you where you need to be very quickly. Off to your gate or baggage claim.
Check-​in usually goes by fast if you’re not traveling on a holiday, or very near/​after a holiday such as Thanksgiving or Christmas. It also gets busy the first week of the New Year, give or take a week or so, simply because lately, more people are planning vacations around those times.
It always helps, and I never hesitate to do so, to use the self-​service kiosks to obtain my paper ticket, which has the information for my flight, such as Gate number, Flight number, Times, Seats, etc. The machines are very user-​friendly and I would encourage you to use them. Everyone’s time is valuable these days, and checking in at the kiosks saves you time. I rarely check my bag, so I tend to use the self check-​in. Most airlines allow one small bag to carry on and stow in the overhead compartments, and an additional carry-​on, such as a purse or small back pack to tuck under the seat in front of you. If you’re checking your bags though, you may want to go to the reservationist’s desk to check in, where you will be charged for your bags, and also be issued your ticket there. Charges vary depending on the airline as well as the size of the bag (s).
Then comes the fun part. At least for me. Oh, boy! You then stand in the TSA security check line and must present your paper ticket, along with a valid photo ID. Your names must match exactly on both documents. You place all your belongings on a conveyor belt and get ready to be scanned. There have been times when TSA has asked everyone to remove their shoes, and times when they say to leave them on.
This is where the fun part REALLY starts. This is where I ALWAYS get frisked because I set off the detectors like crazy. They pull me aside and make me lift up my blouse to see if there’s any metal. I tell them I’m bionic. Just kidding. They’re not a jovial bunch and you don’t mess with them. I tell them I have a lot of hardware in my body from being put back together after being broken, and they look at me funny. I smile. They look at me funny. I show them my card that tells about my bionic-​ness but they don’t believe me. They look at me suspiciously. They have me step to the side and wait for a ‘lady’ to frisk me. I never wear anything metal when flying, so they find nothing. Then they want to go further and search my carry on bag. The TSA agent said she was looking in my bag for sharp objects; I said I had none. She waved her magic wand all around my bag. Viola! She pulls out a plastic ziplock bag with two beauty products in it. They are not sharp objects.
So I guess this time, as punishment for not understanding me being a bionic woman, plus not finding any sharp objects, TSA guard decides I have to throw away the $ 50 worth of beauty products I just bought for this particular trip. I guess they showed me who was boss.
I really do like this airport, though. At least I can get free Wifi.

I never have an issue at my home base airport.
Even flying out 2 days before xmas with hundreds of others and long lines there was hardly a delay. Lines moved fast… security is friendly and efficient.
Of course I only fly united so it might be different thru scuzzwest side.
Baggage check at curb is speedy.
Plenty of options for food and drink. Easy parking too.

I flew in and out of Tampa over last week. The new airport terminals are very nice indeed with a great variety of food service and shopping. The airport is more efficient than it used to be and much more modern and clean. Baggage arrived in a reasonable amount of time and the pick up for passenger service, taxis and shuttles is very efficient. I liked it very much it’s a lot better than the old terminals. But it’s still an airport. But as far as airports go it’s pretty nice.

Airport has very good signage and the security checkpoints were not long at all on the Sunday afternoon we were there (Jan. 17). They also have a very nice variety of restaurants with good price ranges. The shuttle is very easy to use to get to the gates and security checkpoints. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Is a very clean airport and not noisy. Rental cars are right by the terminals.

This was my main leaving airport when I lived in the area, now when I come visit, I’m still glad to see it.
It’s got:
–lots of shopping/​eating options
–it’s clean
–free 1 hour parking so people can pick you up and not just at curbside. Other places charge like $ 8 for this so I appreciate it a lot
–free wifi. Also not standard at all airports. Thanks for the convenience!
–I like that little shuttle ride to the terminal. It’s just more fun than walking.
There was a bit of a line in security, but then a new line opened and I was 2^nd. For an airport, I really can’t find any downside. I’ve never had to wait too long to get to the terminal and it has the amenities I enjoy. It’s my most frequented airport over my lifetime, but it’s still great as I compare it to others I didn’t even realize how great.

Airports are one of my least favorite places because they’re super hectic, the employees aren’t very nice, people seem incredibly stressed out, and the food is terrrible. But, I recently visited TPA and was pleasantly surprised!
It took me a total of 10 minutes to wait for the shuttle, ride to the terminals, get through security screenings, and walk to my gate. TEN. T-​E-​N. I was amazed. At LAX, it takes you ten minutes just to find the back of the line.
On top of that, the security guards and employees were SO friendly! They were joking around with everyone and seemed genuinely happy to be there. I’m a ball of nerves when I step foot into an airport, so their positive vibes definitely helped to make this one of the smoothest airport experiences everrrrrr.
Since it was so early in the morning, I didn’t pay much attention to the restaurants, but there seemed to be a good number of food options. There was also no shortage of outlets to charge your iPod, iPad, iPhone, iMom and whatever else you may have.
Thanks TPA, I hope to see you again soon!

This may be the best big airport in America. Big plus for free WiFi. It’s the only big airport I’ve been in that is arranged for easy quick movement between gates. I can’t believe I’m writing this about an airport, but it’s really easy to figure out how to get through. There’s a red side and a blue side and they are right next to each other. As big and busy as this airport is, the way it’s set up and labeled, you can move right through it with ease and alacrity. It’s pristine and clean, the restrooms are comfortable and spotless with excellent ventilation. The food, drinking and shopping choices are more than adequate but more importantly they are well located relative to gates. The architects and designers understood a fact about airports, people spend much of their time waiting in these places. This is an airport that is not just easy to get around in, it’s a comfortable place to wait for your flight.
The TSA crew here is unbelievably shockingly efficient. There’s virtually no line, they are quick but they are also thorough. This is the only time I’ve been through a major airport security check where I felt safe, seeing how carefully and thoughtfully they were checking luggage coming through, and yet it was very fast at the same time, and also very polite. Unlike any other TSA checkpoint they made heavy use of the polite interaction, this is a strategy I’ve only seen in Tel Aviv, but it’s smart. People who are up to no good reveal themselves when there is constant friendly chatter from security workers. The agent who searched my bag even managed to fix my broken zipper. Polite, fast, effective, in the same sentence as TSA? Just to put this seemingly bizarre statement into proper context, I’m the kind of person who racists report as «looking suspicious» (I maybe resemble the actors who play terrorists on television shows). Yup, TSA is polite, fast and effective here. This place is a model for airport security.
Über and Lyft serve the airport, and in fact they serve so quickly don’t call for them until you are in position for pick up. If they pass you up, the drivers have to loop around for five minutes, so take a minute to orient yourself using the map function first. The one thing that’s not that well marked is the county bus stop. The 30 runs at least every half hour and will take you right downtown for only $ 2. The only airport stop is outside the red terminal area by Southwest’s baggage claim. For some reason none of the downtown hotel workers know about public transportation but the bus is easy, cheap, and you can figure it out easily using Google Maps. The 30 runs all night.

I flew into this airport with minimal expectations and came with a very positive impression. Most airports are blah, Tampa International is the opposite of that.
Easy to navigate, this airport is great for several reasons. First of all, it was way cheaper to fly here as opposed to Orlando, which was my final destination. Even rental cars were cheaper.
The next thing I like is that the airport is clean, high tech and offers lots of food and shopping options. On the tech side I found this cool board that let me scan my boarding pass, then it showed me on a map how to get to my gate. It was way cool. I was even able to find a Starbucks on the way to my gate.
The security line moved smoothly and efficiently. An added bonus is that I didn’t have to take off my shoes.
I have feeling I’ll be using this airport many more times in the future.

I’ve gone in and out of here many many times. It is one of the easiest airports to travel to and from when it comes to the ticket counters and security. Smooth and little time spent from parking to the gate. The economy parking lot is $ 10 per day and they have a free cell phone waiting lot if you are picking up someone.
Restaurants are decent (although somewhat high priced like other airports). There is a Cigar City Brewery with beer brewed onsite in the Southwest terminal. The terminals are clean as well as the bathrooms. MUCH better than other international airports!

I connected here at TPA five years ago and never left the airport. This time, I terminated my flight here and then initiated a return. This one has given me the opportunity to wander around the terminal, get something to eat, rent a car, pick up luggage and check in luggage. All of those went really well.
Even though there’s a shedload of construction going on, I was impressed with the signage that pointed me to the rental car return and then into the terminal. Finding the ticket counter was easy, finding the entrance to the terminal shuttle was easy and getting to security was easy. What a super airport.
Free wifi abounds. And Delta has a SkyClub. What more could I possibly need?
Well, easy public transport to downtown would be nice and so would lower taxes on rental cars. 28% to taxes and fees.

4 stars for the cleanliness and design
I love TIA. It’s very bright with lots of large windows over looking the runways and the concourses are giant. The main hub in TIA has a lot of shops to browse and a Starbucks in the center (like most airports I guess). Security is well laid out and the officers seemed pleasant. The one bad thing is the long term parking garage gets slammed on Mondays.

Mein Lieblingsflughaden. Nicht so groß, freies wifi, kurze Wege. Sehr sauber. I kike it.

I really like this Airport. It’s by fare my favorite in Florida. very efficient and traveler friendly. Hard to beat. There is free fast wifi everywhere, lots of chargers, too, distances are duable, it’s really easy to get around. The whole airport is well lit and the bright waiting areas are clean and friendly. Also the bathrooms are clean. Eating options are better than in other airports and starbucks is everywhere.

Ich kann mich noch gut an meinen ersten Trip in die USA erinnern da gab es sogar noch einen direktflug hierher, heute leider nicht mehr. Aber ich habe diesen Flughafen nur noch gut in erinnerung gehabt, freundlicher service, alles sehr übersichtlich und gute Preise.

Dieser mittelgroße Flughafen ist für amerikanische Verhältnisse sehr sauber und verfügt über erfreulich kurze Wege (rental car-​terminal-​gate). Die Verpflegung an den entlegenen Gates ist gerade ok, aber durchaus ausreichend. Das Check-​In Procedere ist außergewöhnlich. Zumindest bei Southwest Airlines. Man stellt sich an eine Reihe von nummerierten (Bus)-Haltestellen. Diese entsprechen den Sitzreihen im Flugzeug. Nacheinander werden dann die Reihen zum Einchecken aufgerufen. Funktioniert tadellos (wenn man es denn erstmal verstanden hat).
Der Airport ist zusätzlich aus allen Richtungen gut zu erreichen.