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Yes. Pet owners are welcome to take their animals to the small, designated lawns outside the airport building. Turn left as you enter the main terminal building, where you will find a wall of art close to the Southwest ticket desk at the end of the building. Exit through the doorway below it and walk straight ahead, where you will notice two patches of grass.

You find short and long-term parking, garage parking, and an economy e-lot. Additionally, as you approach the airport from Route I-87, you will find the cell phone parking lot on the right side of Albany Shaker Road. There are three electric vehicle charging areas located at the exit plaza inside the long-term parking lot, three are located on the second floor of the North Garage facing the terminal, and ten are located on the fourth floor.

Highway 60 provides a direct route into Tampa's downtown region as it traverses Old Tampa Bay and links places like Clearwater and Safety Harbor to the airport. Just east of the Courtney Campbell Causeway's beginning, the highway passes the airport's entrance, where airport signage directs drivers to Memorial Highway and the terminal building.

Taxis, ride-shares, buses, and car rentals are available outside the baggage claim area. Passengers can rent cars and drop their bags off at the rental vehicle center which is located south of the airport next to the economy parking lot. Additionally, the SkyConnect train runs between the terminal and the rental vehicle center. If traveling in large groups, there is the option of hiring a private van to accommodate your entire party.

Among airlines operating Albany to Tampa flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Southwest operates flights between Albany and Tampa.

Flights from Albany to Tampa usually depart from Albany Intl (ALB) and arrive at Tampa (TPA).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Albany to Tampa:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $232 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $419 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest and Allegiant Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

One-stop flights from Albany to Tampa most commonly connect through:

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 15% of one-stop connections
• New York LaGuardia (LGA) - 7% of one-stop connections

Charlotte Douglas (CLT) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the Albany to Tampa route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $363 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $450, a difference of $87. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in Tampa are Raymond James Stadium, Tampa Convention Center and Tampa Riverwalk. These are among the most viewed places in Tampa on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Albany to Tampa:

• Earliest: departs at 6:35 am and lands at 9:47 am
• Latest: departs at 5:45 pm and lands at 8:57 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 12m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 21% above the route average of $405. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Albany to Tampa takes 3h 12m, covering 1,131 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Albany to Tampa are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $124, which is 47% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Charleston (CHS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 49m, compared with 4h 58m via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and 5h 08m via Philadelphia (PHL).

Tampa Airport (TPA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Priceless
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Alamo

Round-trip flights from Albany to Tampa range from $329 to $491, with an average of $405 over the past 12 months. Anything below $329 counts as a good deal.