Flying from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Tampa: what you need to know
Tampa is 4 hours behind Belfast, where George Best Belfast City Airport is located. Tampa operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from BHD to Tampa.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
Whether you're eager to explore a new city on the way or just have a break, we make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To compare your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is a stop you can make during your flight from BHD to Tampa.
If you have a passport from United Kingdom, you will need an ETA to enter United States. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from George Best Belfast City Airport to Tampa for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you book and definitely before you fly.
Travelling from central Belfast to BHD takes around 22 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 12 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to Tampa? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to BHD:
How to find the cheapest flights from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Tampa
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from George Best Belfast City Airport to Tampa is C$699. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$1,030. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from BHD to Tampa. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap tickets from George Best Belfast City Airport to Tampa is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to show the best prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Airports in Tampa
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Tampa International Airport (TPA) to the centre of Tampa is about 13 minutes by car. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 57 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to Tampa, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near TPA:
St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
Once your flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to Tampa has touched down, you can reach the city centre in around 23 minutes by car. Central Tampa is roughly 29 kilometres from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE).
You can also travel using public transport, which will take about 2 hours and 11 minutes.
There are some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near PIE. Unwind and get cozy after your flight from BHD to Tampa at one of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Tampa
July is the busiest month for flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Tampa. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Tampa in May when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Tampa is August, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Tampa in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from BHD to Tampa in January when temperatures average between 9ºC and 23ºC.
More about Tampa
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Tampa right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to Tampa:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Ybor City Tattoo Company, Tampa Riverwalk and The Florida Aquarium are major attractions which should feature on any good Tampa itinerary.
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