Formerly known as Drew Field Municipal Airport, Tampa International Airport (TPA) is a premier public airport situated about six miles from downtown Tampa in Florida, United States. Tampa International Airport operates non-stop flights to more than 70 domestic and international destinations across the Caribbean, UK, Canada, Mexico and Switzerland. Some of the famous travel destinations covered by the airport are Los Angeles, London, New York, Toronto, Pittsburgh, Halifax, Miami, Zurich and many more. The airport is served by more than 15 major airlines including Air Canada, British Airways, JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines, US Airways and many more. Tampa International Airport is renowned for its excellent architecture and was also counted among the 10 best airports in 2011 by CNNGo.
Tampa International Airport Amenities
Whether you want to enjoy a delicious burger in Burger King or taste a spicy pizza in Papa John's, Tampa International Airport offers diverse range of choices to suit your taste buds. Some of the other restaurants located inside the airport are TGI Friday's, Baja Fresh, Starbucks and many more.
No need to waste your time waiting for the departure? Utilize your free time by shopping for your family at the shopping stores present inside the airport. Some of the famous shopping stores situated inside the airport are Shalimar's Jewelry, Nathan's Accessories, Kid's Store & Flowers, Monocle Bookstore and many more.
Some of the other amenities provided by the airport are car rental service, parking, banking services, lost and found and much more.
Tampa International Airport Ground Transportation
Passengers can board private taxis from the Commercial Ground Transportation Quadrants situated in the Baggage Claim Area. United Cab and Yellow Cab are the two operators that serve the airport.
Red Coach operates many buses that connect the airport terminal to all the major destinations in the city. Traveling by bus is considered both economical and comfortable.
Travelers can also hire car of their choice at the Rental Counters situated in the Red Baggage Claim Area. Avis, Hertz and Budget are some of the car rental companies that serve the airport.
Tampa International Airport Parking
Tampa International Airport offers multiple provisions for short term, long term, valet and economy parking. Parking area is monitored by security patrols ensuring safety of your vehicles. Parking rate varies from $20 for a day in Short Term Parking Garage to $25 for a day in Valet Parking Lot.
Frontier Airlines to Start New Flights from Tampa
Frontier Airlines is starting new non-stop service from Tampa International
Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, starting
October 6, 2019. The airline is also starting new non-stop flights between
Tampa International Airport and San Juan Airport, from November 15, 2019.
The Tampa-Atlanta service will be offered thrice a week on Tuesdays,
Thursdays, and Sundays, and Tampa-San Juan service will be offered four
times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.