Departing Passengers

Be sure to confirm your flight information prior to leaving for TPA, and make sure you have all necessary paperwork, confirmation numbers and identification.

Have a ground transportation game plan. Review your parking options and decide which facility best meets your options.

If you are returning a rental car, consider using the Remote Bag Check located in the Rental Car Center. Hours may vary, but currently, the bag check center is open Mon-Fri from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Tampa International Airport is easy to find, just five miles west of downtown Tampa on the eastern shore of Tampa Bay.

If you live locally, get here by taking Spruce Street, Highway 60 or the Veterans Expressway.

Go to FDOTtampabay.com to find out more about construction on area State roads, highways, and interstates.

For a guide to basic road rules and travler tips, go to VisitFlorida.com

There are several connecting toll roads around the Airport, including the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, Veteran's Expressway, Suncoast Parkway and The Florida Turnpike. For more information on toll roads visit Florida'sTurnpike.com.

TPA offers multiple parking options to fit the needs of every traveler. For the latest rates and product information, view the link below.

Parking under one hour is free in the Short Term Garage!

You can use it to pay for parking - just enter and exit through a SunPass Plus lane, and you'll be out in a jiffy.

If you haven't flown in a while, review the TSA screening procedures and view the list of prohibited items.

Allow plenty of time to get through the screening process by arriving two hours prior to departure, especially during peak travels periods, including weekends and holidays. Keep an eye on our social channels for the latest on travel peaks.

Be sure to have your boarding pass and ID handy; accepted forms of ID include a valid U.S. driver’s license, passport and military ID.

Skip the hassle and sign up for TSA PreCheck!