Buki to Tampa (FIN–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule No service
No nonstop service between FIN and TPA. Nearest airports to FIN with scheduled service: Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport (LAE, 77 mi) · Girua Airport (PNP, 154 mi) · Kerema Airport (KMA, 170 mi)
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Buki to Tampa
Route information for FIN to TPA.
-14h behind

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
FIN → TPA
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
81%
Return
TPA → FIN
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TPA delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-14h
Tampa is 14 hours behind Buki.
FIN: +10 · TPA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Buki, it's 4:00 AM in Tampa.
Getting from TPA

Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level curb; typically $20–30 to downtown Tampa and $45–60 to St. Petersburg. Taxis at the rank run $25–35 to Tampa center. The HART bus (Route 30X) connects to downtown for $2.25 but is infrequent; check schedules before relying on it.Rental car counters are in the arrivals hall with a shuttle to the consolidated rental facility. I-275 provides direct access north to downtown and south toward St. Pete. The airport's people mover system is free and connects all areas of the terminal complex.

Tampa Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Tampa is called the "lightning capital of North America." Afternoon thunderstorms are nearly daily from June through September, causing frequent ground stops and gate holds during summer afternoons. Summer afternoon flights routinely run late.

Hurricane season (June–November) poses storm surge and wind risk. Direct hits are rare, but evacuations periodically affect the region. Winter (December–February) is mild at 14–23°C with very low disruption risk. Spring (March–May) is the most comfortable season.

FIN–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Buki to Tampa route.
Route details
Time difference-14 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Origin: FIN
IATA / ICAOFIN / AYFI
TimezonePacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation60 ft / 18 m
Destination: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FIN to TPA flights.
Tampa is 14 hours behind Buki.
Yes, return flights from TPA to FIN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.