Travelling from Ottawa to Columbus: what you need to know
Ottawa's main base, Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Ottawa to Columbus.
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) is where you'll be arriving in Columbus.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your Ottawa to Columbus flight.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. A good rule of thumb for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Columbus
Booking in advance is often the key to securing a cheap Ottawa to Columbus flight. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
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Flying from Ottawa
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
YOW is about 11 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 45 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Ottawa to Columbus or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 58.21% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
Arriving in Columbus
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to central Columbus takes about 10 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 10 kilometres away.
It usually takes 1 hour 5 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Ottawa to Columbus. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CMH instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a John Glenn Columbus International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Budget or Avis and experience the lesser-explored corners of Columbus and beyond.
Increase your likelihood of scoring a great price by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your ride from John Glenn Columbus International Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead is a smart idea.
CMH is located at 4600 International Gateway.
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
As soon as your flight from Ottawa to Columbus has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in around 25 minutes by car. Central Columbus is roughly 16 kilometres from Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
The journey will take about 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.
Best time to go to Columbus
July is the most popular month for flights from Ottawa to Columbus. To travel when it's less crowded, head to Columbus in April.
The warmest month in Columbus is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 30ºC. Book your Ottawa to Columbus ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap flights from Ottawa to Columbus in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC and 6ºC on average.
More about Columbus
Once you've booked your flight from Ottawa to Columbus, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these options your base for exploring Columbus:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village are major attractions which should be on every Columbus itinerary.
Explore more of United States
Columbus is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be discovered. About 451 kilometres north-west of Columbus, a visit to Chicago will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
Indianapolis is another essential stop in United States and is around 274 kilometres west of Columbus. No journey is complete without dropping by The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo.
