Travelling from London to Columbus: what you need to know
London has plenty of airports to start your journey from. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organising your flight from London to Columbus. London Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
Port Columbus Airport (CMH) is the primary point of entry to Columbus.
Columbus is five hours behind London and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
To ensure you make your London to Columbus flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling over a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Columbus
To pick up cheap London to Columbus flights, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap plane tickets from London to Columbus is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across the month and score a great deal.
There's no need to search every day to see if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll tell you when there's a better deal on cheap flights from London to Columbus.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your London to Columbus flight results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'
Flying from London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it simple to book a London to Columbus flight with a stopover. To see all the options leaving from London Heathrow Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
New York Newark Airport (EWR)
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
Located around 26 kilometres from the centre of London, LHR can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 25 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from London to Columbus? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to London Heathrow Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, 78% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your London to Columbus flight, browse these options when heading out from London Gatwick Airport:
New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
You can reach LGW from the centre of London in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport will take roughly 45 minutes to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from London to Columbus, unwind in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
Flights from London Gatwick Airport are known for their punctuality, with 83% of them touching down right on cue.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
From the centre of London, STN is around 48 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to arrive by car and 45 minutes or so on public transport.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your London to Columbus flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near London Stansted Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
With 80% of its departing flights arriving as scheduled, STN is a reliable starting point for any journey.
Arriving in Columbus
Port Columbus Airport (CMH)
Port Columbus Airport (CMH) to central Columbus takes about 20 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 10 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Columbus. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CMH instead:
Pick up a Port Columbus Airport rental car and explore Columbus and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Budget and Avis are popular providers you can book with here.
To lock in the best rate, reserve your vehicle from Port Columbus Airport several weeks in advance. Rates generally rise as your departure date approaches.
CMH is located at 4600 International Gateway.
Columbus Rickenbacker Airport (LCK)
The centre of Columbus is approximately 16 kilometres from Columbus Rickenbacker Airport (LCK). As soon as your flight from London to Columbus has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should be around 25 minutes.
The journey will take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
Baymont by Wyndham Columbus/Rickenbacker is one accommodation option within a short drive of LCK. Settle in here after your flight from London to Columbus and then hang the 'Do not disturb' sign to get some rest.
Best time to go to Columbus
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from London to Columbus. July is the most popular month to travel to Columbus. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
When booking your London to Columbus tickets, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Columbus, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 31ºC.
Search for cheap flights from London to Columbus in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC and 6ºC on average.
More about Columbus
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Columbus right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from London to Columbus:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Columbus Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre are essential stops on your Columbus itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Chicago is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Columbus. Around 451 kilometres to the northwest, check out popular attractions including Millennium Park, The Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower.
If you're eager to discover another side of the United States, head for Indianapolis, roughly 274 kilometres west of Columbus. Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis are the start of reasons to visit.
