Departing Passengers

Confirm your flight information Expand Be sure to confirm your flight information prior to leaving for TPA, and make sure you have all necessary paperwork, confirmation numbers and identification. Airline Information Check flight status Have a ground transportation game plan Expand Have a ground transportation game plan. Review your parking options and decide which facility best meets your options. Review Parking Option Pre-book Parking and Save! Pre-booking online is always cheaper. Tampa International Airport has multiple convenient parking options. View rates Need to return a rental car? Expand 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 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day. Directions to TPA Expand 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. View Google Maps Roadway construction information Expand Go to FDOTtampabay.com to find out more about construction on area State roads, highways, and interstates. Local road rules and traveler tips Expand For a guide to basic road rules and travler tips, go to VisitFlorida.com Toll Roads Expand 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. Parking Options Expand TPA offers multiple parking options to fit the needs of every traveler. For the latest rates and product information, view the link below. Review parking options Just dropping someone off? Expand Parking under one hour is free in the Short Term Garage! Paying with SunPass? Expand 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. TSA screening procedures Expand If you haven't flown in a while, review the TSA screening procedures and view the list of prohibited items. How long does the screening process take? Expand 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. Accepted forms of ID Expand 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. Allowed items Expand Wear slip-on shoes to make removing and replacing them at security easier.Remember 3-1-1 for carry-ons: Liquids, gels, aerosols, creams and pastes must be 3.4 ounces (100ml) or less per container, must be in 1 quart-sized, clear plastic bag and you can only have 1 bag in your carry on. If you’ve got more, you’ll need to check it.Don’t try to carry on any sharp objects, firearms or explosives.If you’ve got a laptop, you may be asked to remove it from its sleeve or bag when putting it through x-ray screening. TSA PreCheck Expand Skip the hassle and sign up for TSA PreCheck! TSA Hours Expand Airside - A – eGates Open at 3:30am & TSA Opens at 3:45amAirside - C – eGates Open at 3:15am & TSA Opens at 3:30amAirside - E – eGates Open at 3:15am & TSA Opens at 3:30amAirside - F – eGates Open at 3:45am & TSA Opens at 4:00am Shopping and Dining options Want a quick bite before taking off? Forgot to pack something or want a magazine to read on the plane? View our shops and restaurants Art Collection Over fifty years as a commercial airport has allowed us to build a diverse, award-winning, art collection that reflects our community. Explore Public art Free Wifi WiFi is free in the Main Terminal and at airside buildings. Connect with "TPA" on your mobile device. So what are you waiting for? Log on!