Travelling from Glasgow to Columbus: what you need to know
Glasgow has two main airports where you can start your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Glasgow to Columbus departing from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) or Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
Hop off the plane at Columbus's primary gateway, John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).
Columbus's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Columbus four hours behind Glasgow.
For a relaxed travel experience, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your Glasgow to Columbus flight.
During popular months like June, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Columbus
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap Glasgow to Columbus flights if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
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Flying from Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Whether you'd like to discover another city along the way or just take a break, we make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To compare your options leaving from Glasgow International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is a stop you can make on your Glasgow to Columbus flight.
The journey from central Glasgow to GLA takes around 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near Glasgow International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Glasgow to Columbus or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
70.07% of flights that depart Glasgow International Airport reach their destination on time.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
You can reach PIK from central Glasgow in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
It's your holiday, so why not extend it with an additional night away? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Glasgow Prestwick Airport the day before your flight from Glasgow to Columbus:
Glasgow Prestwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights departing from this airport reach their destination on time.
Arriving in Columbus
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) is approximately 10 kilometres from the centre of Columbus. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 10 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Glasgow to Columbus. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CMH instead:
Grab a John Glenn Columbus International Airport rental car and explore Columbus and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Budget and Avis are well-known companies you can book with here.
Improve your chances of scoring a great price by booking early. Reserving your vehicle from John Glenn Columbus International Airport at least a few weeks in advance is a good move.
The street address for CMH is 4600 International Gateway.
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
As soon as your flight from Glasgow to Columbus has touched down, you can reach the city centre in about 25 minutes by car. Central Columbus is roughly 16 kilometres from Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
You can expect the trip to take about 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.
Best time to go to Columbus
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Glasgow to Columbus. July is the busiest month for a trip to Columbus. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in April.
Lock in a Glasgow to Columbus ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Columbus to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap flights from Glasgow to Columbus in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
More about Columbus
After booking your flight from Glasgow to Columbus, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Columbus:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Columbus itinerary.
Explore more of United States
Chicago is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Columbus. Around 451 kilometres to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in United States, consider Indianapolis, roughly 274 kilometres west of Columbus. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo are among its highlights.
