Flying from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Columbus: what you need to know
Columbus is 1 hour ahead of Birmingham, where Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is located. Columbus operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from BHM to Columbus. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like July or holiday times such as Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Year will mean longer waits at check-in and security. If you're travelling then, play it safe and get to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a wise move.
For a flight within United States, you don't need a visa or passport. However, you'll have to show another kind of identification, like an ID card or driver's licence. Once you've booked cheap tickets from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Columbus, make sure your ID is up to date.
BHM is around 10 kilometres from central Birmingham. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 11 minutes or so to arrive, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a handy hotel near BHM? If you're boarding an early flight from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Columbus, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Columbus
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Columbus is ₹ 9,973. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 18,924. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BHM to Columbus if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
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Airports in Columbus
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to the centre of Columbus takes around 10 minutes by car. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour and 5 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Columbus. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CMH instead:
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
Once your flight from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Columbus has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in around 24 minutes by car. Central Columbus is approximately 26 kilometres from Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
You can also opt for public transport, which will take approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Quality Inn & Suites South is a comfortable accommodation option within an easy drive of LCK. Unpack your bags here after your flight from BHM to Columbus and then put up the 'Do not disturb' sign for some uninterrupted rest.
Best time to go to Columbus
July is the busiest month to board a flight from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Columbus while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Columbus, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Lock in your flight from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Columbus for July to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 15ºC to 30ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from BHM to Columbus in January when temperatures average between -11ºC and 6ºC.
More about Columbus
After locking in your flight from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Columbus, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Columbus:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village are must-do's during your Columbus adventure.
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