Flying in
Airports near Benchmark International Arena
The closest airport to Benchmark International Arena is Tampa International Airport (TPA), 5.5 miles away in a straight line. St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE) is 15 miles.
Airports compared
Straight-line distance from Benchmark International Arena. The drive is always longer, and the roads near a venue are busiest at event times.
| Airport | Type | From the venue | Metro search | First airport for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TPA Tampa International Airport | Large airport | 5.5 mi (8.9 km) | — | 35 venues we list |
| PIE St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport | Large airport | 15 mi (23.4 km) | — | 25 venues we list |
| SRQ Sarasota Bradenton International Airport | Large airport | 38 mi (61.4 km) | — | — |
Next events at Benchmark International Arena
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Add-ons, not event tickets
Parking, tailgates and passes 1
These are add-on products rather than admission to the event itself, so they are listed separately and are not counted among the upcoming dates above.
Search flights for (the day before to the day after):
- Sep 25: Gabriel Iglesias
- Oct 2: Los Tigres del Norte
- Oct 3: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Washington Capitals
- Oct 5: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Philadelphia Flyers
- Oct 8: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Minnesota Wild
- Oct 10: Phil Wickham
- Oct 11: Jonas Brothers
When events at Benchmark International Arena happen
- 19 of 72 upcoming events (as of Sep 24, 2026) are on Saturdays; 36 fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 63 of 71 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Home teams
- Tampa Bay Lightning (NHL) play here; see every NHL arena’s nearest airport.
- Of the 30 NHL arenas we list, Benchmark International Arena is the 11th closest to its first airport (5.5 mi; league median 6.5 mi).
Teams visiting Benchmark International Arena
Teams that play here on upcoming dates we sell tickets for, and whose own home is another venue.
- Florida Panthers, next here Thu, Sep 24
- Washington Capitals, next here Sat, Oct 3
- Philadelphia Flyers, next here Mon, Oct 5
- Minnesota Wild, next here Thu, Oct 8
- Seattle Kraken, next here Thu, Oct 15
- Vancouver Canucks, next here Sat, Oct 17
- Winnipeg Jets, next here Thu, Oct 29
- Florida Gators, next here Mon, Nov 2
Where to stay
Frequently asked questions
What time do events at Benchmark International Arena usually start?
63 of the 71 upcoming events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Which airport should I fly into for a Tampa Bay Lightning game?
TPA is the nearest airport we list, 5.5 miles away; PIE is 15 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
What is the closest airport to Benchmark International Arena?
The closest airport to Benchmark International Arena is Tampa International Airport (TPA), 5.5 miles away in a straight line.
How does Benchmark International Arena compare with other NHL arenas?
Of the 30 NHL arenas we list, Benchmark International Arena is the 11th closest to its first airport (5.5 miles; the league median is 6.5 miles).
How far is PIE from Benchmark International Arena?
St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE) is 15 miles (23.4 km) from Benchmark International Arena in a straight line, against 5.5 miles for TPA.
Can I book flights and Benchmark International Arena tickets together?
No. Event tickets and flights are separate bookings with separate confirmations, so neither changes automatically if the other does.
