Travelling from Mobile to Tampa: what you need to know
Your next great adventure starts at one of Mobile's main airports, Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) or Mobile Downtown Airport (BFM). Explore the options for booking a flight from Mobile to Tampa taking off from either of these bases.
When it comes to touching down in Tampa, Tampa International Airport (TPA) is a major hub. St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) is another.
The timezone in Tampa is UTC-4, which is one hour ahead of Mobile.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your Mobile to Tampa flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mobile to Tampa
To find cheap Mobile to Tampa flights, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
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Arriving in Tampa
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Tampa International Airport (TPA) is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Tampa. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 15 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 55 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Mobile to Tampa. Stay at one of these accommodation options near TPA instead:
Grab a Tampa International Airport rental car and discover Tampa and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Budget and Thrifty are well-known companies you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Tampa International Airport about one week ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
The address for TPA is 5507 West Spruce Street.
St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
As soon as your flight from Mobile to Tampa has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in about 25 minutes by car. Central Tampa is roughly 24 kilometres from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE).
Travelling by public transport will take approximately 2 hours 10 minutes.
No need to worry about public transport schedules or long cab lines. Grab a St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport rental car and take your trip in whatever direction you choose. Compare rates and availability from Budget, Alamo and Avis.
Get the vehicle you actually want, not just what's left over, by booking your ride from PIE ahead of time. You can also avoid last-minute price hikes, especially when the airport is busy.
St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport can be found at Suite 221 - Terminal Building.
More about Tampa
After booking your flight from Mobile to Tampa, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Tampa:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Ybor City Tattoo Company, Tampa Riverwalk and The Florida Aquarium are popular attractions which should be on every Tampa itinerary.
Explore more of United States
You've visited Tampa, now it's time to discover other corners of United States. Travel around 274 kilometres north to Jacksonville to tick off its leading sights. From Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens to The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Miami is another standout destination in United States and is around 338 kilometres south-east of Tampa. No journey is complete without experiencing Wynwood Walls, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and American Airlines Arena.
