Flying from Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI) to Tampa International Airport (TPA): what you need to know
The timezone in Tampa is UTC-4, which is one hour ahead of Bloomington.
Leave plenty of time to make your BMI to TPA flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as September, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Central Illinois Regional Airport to Tampa International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between BMI and TPA:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI) to Tampa International Airport (TPA)
At the moment, 175 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Central Illinois Regional Airport to Tampa International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 273 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from BMI to TPA. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport to Tampa International Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Save time searching for cheap flights from BMI to TPA by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport to Tampa International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI)
BMI is located at 3201 Cira Dr.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Central Illinois Regional Airport, 79.95% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Bloomington to Central Illinois Regional Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Booked an early flight from Central Illinois Regional Airport to Tampa International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to BMI:
Arriving at Tampa International Airport (TPA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Central Illinois Regional Airport to Tampa International Airport flight. 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 top providers you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Tampa International Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to central Tampa
TPA is located at 5507 West Spruce Street.
From Tampa International Airport, Tampa is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It'll take around 55 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Tampa International Airport (TPA)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Central Illinois Regional Airport to Tampa International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Tampa. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in May.
Lock in your flight from Central Illinois Regional Airport to Tampa International Airport for August if you want to explore Tampa during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BMI to TPA around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Jacksonville is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Tampa. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain.
Miami is another well-known destination in United States and is around 338 kilometres south-east of Tampa. No journey is complete without a visit to Wynwood Walls, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and American Airlines Arena.
