Travelling from Columbus to London: what you need to know
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) is Columbus's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Columbus to London jetting off from here.
Arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). You can also hop off the plane at London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) in London.
The timezone in London is UTC+0, which is four hours ahead of Columbus.
To ensure you catch your Columbus to London flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
Getting on a plane during a peak time like July? High seasons (like Thanksgiving, Christmas/New Year and spring break) can easily add an hour at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Columbus to London
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap Columbus to London flight. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
Getting cheap plane tickets from Columbus to London is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across each month and pick up a fantastic deal.
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Flying from Columbus
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and maybe even explore a different city. When browsing Columbus to London flights leaving from John Glenn Columbus International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
CMH is about 10 kilometres from central Columbus. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near John Glenn Columbus International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Columbus to London, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to the on-time performance of John Glenn Columbus International Airport, 79.5% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find CMH at 4600 International Gateway.
Arriving in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London takes around 55 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 26 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour to get there on public transport.
If you have a late flight from Columbus to London, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near LHR:
Travel at your own speed with a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion and chase adventure across London and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from London Heathrow Airport about one week before your departure date.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is about 40 kilometres from the centre of London. Following your flight from Columbus to London, it takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take approximately 30 minutes.
After your flight from Columbus to London, rest your head at a hotel near LGW. These are some comfortable options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Green Motion, U-Save and Drivalia make picking up a London Gatwick Airport rental car easy and quick. These reliable suppliers are located around or in the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Snap up the best price by booking your ride from LGW three weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Hop off your flight from Columbus to London and travel to your hotel or jump right into exploring. The centre of London is around 48 kilometres from Stansted Airport (STN) and takes roughly 1 hour to reach by car.
The journey will take around 1 hour 25 minutes using public transport.
Find a hotel near STN and go from landing to lounging in your room in a flash. Whether you have a late Columbus to London flight or just want a hassle-free arrival, these stays offer a quick route to a good night's sleep:
Begin your journey without worrying about how to arrive at your destination with a Stansted Airport rental car. Find your perfect set of wheels with reliable names here like Green Motion, Drivalia and Europcar.
If you're looking for a specific kind of vehicle, lock in your ride from STN around four weeks before your flight from Columbus to London. This gives you a better chance of getting the car you want, along with a better deal.
Best time to go to London
July is the most popular month for flights from Columbus to London. To travel when it's less crowded, head to London in February.
Book a Columbus to London ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in London to range from 11ºC to 26ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Columbus to London in January when temperatures average between 0ºC and 9ºC.
More about London
After booking your flight from Columbus to London, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring London:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned London itinerary.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom waiting to be explored. About 161 kilometres north-west of London, a visit to Birmingham will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Bristol is another essential stop in United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres west of London. No trip is complete without dropping by Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.