mermaid123 Posted April 6, 2004 #1 Share Posted April 6, 2004 Has anyone flown into Tampa instead of MCO, and if so, how did you like this airport? I'm thinking of trying it. Two out of the three times I've flown out of MCO, we had flight delays, were backed up 20 planes for takeoff, and missed our connection. I'm hoping for a smaller, less crowded airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DChabira Posted April 6, 2004 #2 Share Posted April 6, 2004 Tampa has one of the greatest airports in the world. I highly reccomend it. Last year when I flew to Florida for the LDI Convention in Orlando, I flew in and out of Tampa. It's less than an hour drive. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wer2pats Posted April 6, 2004 #3 Share Posted April 6, 2004 Tampa airport is very, very busy but we have never had any problems flying out or into. The layout at Tampa is about the same as Orlando. Orlando is perhaps a tad newer than Tampa but Tampa has had some expansions recently. Both are very nice. Probably easier to get around in Tampa than Orlando although, there is a lot of construction. Any further questions, just ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chas2na Posted April 6, 2004 #4 Share Posted April 6, 2004 Hi Mermaid! The Tampa airport is a world class facility. Every year "Conde Nast Traveler" rates it number 1 for U.S. airports & number 3 in the world. It is very consumer friendly. No such thing as a bad cruise, just some are better than others! Majesty - Western '98 Vision - Alaska '99 Explorer - Eastern '00 Rhapsody - Western '01 Brilliance - Western '02 Majesty (again!) - Bahamas '03 Vision (again!) - Mexican riviera '03 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glentally Posted April 6, 2004 #5 Share Posted April 6, 2004 I like TPA. They have the rental cars at the airport which makes things easier for picking up and dropping off. Glen CCL Fantasty - 85 CCL Destiny - 99 NCL Sky - 00 CCL Destiny - 01 NCL Star - 02 CCL Inspiration - 03 vegas trip- can I do this on a cruise board? The big 50 years old cruise RCI Adventure - 05 'BIG 50' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphincruiser404 Posted April 6, 2004 #6 Share Posted April 6, 2004 I agree - Tampa is a wonderful airport! I have flown in and out of there twice a month for the last year and have only once ran into a delay! I would definately choose TPA over MCO! 5/04 Navigator of the Seas 3/03 Sovereign of the Seas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptChris Posted April 6, 2004 #7 Share Posted April 6, 2004 My DW and I flew into TPA for our cruise on the Nordic Empress a couple of weeks ago. I was immediately impressed once we were in the terminal. It is a beautiful facility! There were no delays getting in, or getting out. In fact, Delta airlines brought in a bigger plane from MCO (a 757) to accomodate all of the overbooked passengers! I have always like Delta, now I like them even more. Because of this, we were able to re-ticket to an earlier flight 4 hours earlier! Do not hesitate booking a flight into TPA, you will not be dissapointed! Nordic Empress 3/2004 Disney Wonder 9/2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathi29 Posted April 7, 2004 #8 Share Posted April 7, 2004 What port are you cruising out of? If you are leaving from Canaveral, you might want to consider the Jacksonville airport. Sovereign 6/02 Voyager 9/03 Mariner is so far away.. [ ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsbooger Posted April 7, 2004 #9 Share Posted April 7, 2004 Tampa International is THE BEST airport around! I'm spoiled by it. I highly recommend! Days To Go Until The Sensation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briternik Posted April 7, 2004 #10 Share Posted April 7, 2004 Thanks so much for the quick replies. You guys have made me feel much better. I am traveling to Port Canaveral. I looked at the airport in Jacksonville, but I can save about $400 by flying into Tampa, which is worth the extra hour drive if it is a good airport. I've rented a car there through Budget. I'm glad to see it's right at the airport. Also, I have no clue as to why my name says mermaid123 on my original post. I didn't notice that until I had posted. This board is weird sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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