First Flight

Big airport but run smoothly. Nicely decorated and plenty of eateries to choose from. When we landed and made it to baggage claim our bags were coming out. So we didn't have to wait forever for our bags. We rented a car and had to take the shuttle seemed like a ways away but good signage which made navigation a breeze to get to where we needed to go.

Attractive airport and laid out very efficiently. Easy in and out on my first visit to Tampa. I utilized the trains for both terminal and car rental facility connections; I never waited more than just a few minutes. Terminal C had great dining choices and excellent runway views to please this aviation geek.

I’m a big fan of this airport. Yes, it is a little confusing knowing where to go to find a shuttle to your terminal, but after a few times coming through the airport, it is really laid out well, kept very clean, and has plenty of space so that it never feels crowded. There are plenty of really good dining options within the airport both inside the terminal as well as just outside the terminals. Inside the terminal, there are dozens of restaurants and shops to get snacks and food. Outside the terminal at the main hub, there are more restaurants and there is even a full PF Changs inside! To get to the rental car Center, it is a little bit complicated. You don’t go downstairs to baggage claim. Rather, stay on the main level and continue all the way to the other end where are you take an escalator up to get to a train. That train will take you to both the economy parking lot as well as the rental car center. The rental car center is the best out of any of the airports I’ve rented a car at. It’s a massive building that has every car rental company you could think of. Giant signs for each company hang from the walls, and there is plenty of space to go get rental cars.

Live this airport. Medium sized, easy to get in and out. Domestic and international flights. There is cell phone park Very convenient before the terminal. Short and long term parking and a few private companies operating private parking nearby. Now if you don’t have luggage you can go to express exit area, not crowded and easy pick up.great signage and clean bathrooms. Recent huge renovation and extension.👍🏼

This is one of the cleanest and spacious terminals I have ever been in. The gate area waiting lounges are huge. You never have that crowded feeling you get in other airports. The shuttles to the gates are frequent and fast. TSA does a great professional job processing travelers. One of the most efficient areas is the passenger pickup areas and the cell phone lot. The traffic folks really keep the “waiters” from hogging the pickup area. The cell phone lot is huge with large boards on arrivals. By comparison to Orlando several years ago where it was a nightmare in picking up baggage getting to the pickup area and seeing that area totally clogged with people that refuse to use the cell phone lot and just continue to circle around. Tampa is a dream come true. Keep up the good work Tampa!

The Tampa Airport is easy to navigate with good signs for arriving passengers to get from the gate to the baggage claim area. The facilities are average, with a little bit of grunge. On the way from the gate I noticed several shopping areas and restaurants. Baggage seems to be slow getting from the plane.

As a Tampa Bay native, I have watched Tampa International Airport grow from a modest hub to one of the nicest airports in the country. Getting into and out of the airport itself can be a little intimidating if you are new to the area, so follow all the signs very closely. If you miss your turn though, you can loop back around without getting back on Memorial Highway, so don’t panic. Once you’re there, the airport itself is very open-concept and either newly built or recently renovated. I have always enjoyed my experiences at TPA and highly recommend it!