Travelling from London to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE): What you need to know
You can select from multiple airports when planning a flight from London to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE). Check out your options for jetting out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Columbia is four hours behind London. Columbia Metropolitan Airport is located in Columbia, which operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from London to CAE, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
In high season, allow for longer wait times and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to CAE. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular airports:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
Have an early flight from London to Columbia Metropolitan Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these stays near London Heathrow Airport:
68.18% of flights that take off from London Heathrow Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to CAE flight:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that leave from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is around 64 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your London to Columbia Metropolitan Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Stansted Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're setting off early:
The on-time performance record of STN is 64.73%. In other words, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
About Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to Columbia Metropolitan Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CAE instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Columbia Metropolitan Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Budget or Enterprise and experience the lesser-explored corners of Columbia and beyond.
Booking your ride around one week in advance of your London to Columbia Metropolitan Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
CAE is located at 125-A Summer Lake.
Getting from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) to central Columbia
Columbia Metropolitan Airport to the centre of Columbia is around 10 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, do some research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times may vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is Rs102,113. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs173,493. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from London to CAE, book early. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your London to Columbia Metropolitan Airport ticket.
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Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from London to Columbia Metropolitan Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and number of stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from London to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
February is the quietest month for flights from London to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE), while August is the busiest. Figure out the ideal time to go to Columbia based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book a London to CAE flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Columbia to range from 21ºC to 35ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 0ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from London to Columbia Metropolitan Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Columbia
After booking your flight from London to Columbia Metropolitan Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Columbia:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. African American History Monument, Martin Luther King Jr. Park and 701 Centre for Contmporary Art are must-visits when exploring Columbia.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Columbia, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Journey around 145 kilometres north to Charlotte to check off its top sights. From Bechtler Museum of Modern Art to Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in the United States, consider Raleigh, about 306 kilometres north-east of Columbia. North Carolina Museum of Art, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and Dorothea Dix Park are among its highlights.
