TAMPA BAY, Fla. (BLOOM) – Tampa travelers, pack your bags and brush up on your Spanish — starting March 30, you can fly nonstop to Bogotá, Colombia, thanks to a brand-new international route at Tampa International Airport (TPA). This historic launch marks TPA’s first-ever direct service to South America, opening the door to adventure, culture, and connection on an entirely new continent.
The route is operated by Avianca, Colombia’s flagship airline, and offers four weekly flights between Tampa and Bogotá’s El Dorado International Airport. With 1,440 seats available each week, it’s a major milestone in the airport’s growing international portfolio — and a win for both leisure and business travelers.
“This direct flight from Bogotá connects Colombians to the tantalizing tastes, luxurious accommodations, electrifying attractions, and rich and diverse culture that make Tampa Bay and its treasures a ‘must’ for travelers ready to experience the extraordinary,” said Santiago C. Corrada, President and CEO of Visit Tampa Bay…