Which airport should I fly into for Clearwater?

For long-haul and international flights, St Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE) is the main gateway near Clearwater. The closest airport, Clearwater Air Park (CLW), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Clearwater?

The nearest is about 2 mi (4 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Clearwater?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Clearwater

The closest airports to Clearwater, Florida: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Clearwater, Florida is Clearwater Air Park (CLW), about 2 mi (4 km) away — roughly 8 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is St Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
CLW	Clearwater Air ParkClearwater, United States	2 mi / 4 km	8 min	Regional
PIE	St Petersburg Clearwater International AirportSt Petersburg-Clearwater, United States	8 mi / 13 km	27 min	International
TPA	Tampa International AirportTampa, United States	16 mi / 26 km	31 min	International
SPG	Albert Whitted AirportSt Petersburg, United States	17 mi / 28 km	34 min	Regional
TPF	Peter O Knight AirportTampa, United States	22 mi / 35 km	42 min	Regional
SRQ	Sarasota Bradenton International AirportSarasota/Bradenton, United States	42 mi / 68 km	1 hr 16 min	International
ZPH	Zephyrhills Municipal AirportZephyrhills, United States	43 mi / 70 km	1 hr 18 min	Regional
LAL	Lakeland Linder Regional AirportLakeland, United States	48 mi / 77 km	1 hr 26 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Clearwater Air Park (CLW) is the most convenient at about 2 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, St Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE) (8 mi) is the bigger gateway — worth the extra distance for long-haul or cheaper fares.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Clearwater. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with CLW.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near CLW saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Clearwater is Clearwater Air Park (CLW), about 2 mi (4 km) away — roughly 8 min by road.