Travelling from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Columbus: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 44 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Bradley International Airport to Columbus.
Hartford (the location of Bradley International Airport) and Columbus are in the same timezone — UTC-4.
To ensure you catch your flight from BDL to Columbus, leave plenty of 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 general rule.
If you're flying during a popular month like August, arrive at the terminal even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. You can expect lines to be longer during vacation periods like Christmas, New Year and spring break.
You can book a direct flight from Bradley International Airport to Columbus. Start your journey at BDL and arrive at John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).
Take to the skies with Breeze Airways. This airline operates direct flights from Bradley International Airport to Columbus.
When flying domestically within United States, you don't need a visa or passport. However, you'll have to present some form of identification, like a driver's licence or ID card. Once you've booked flight tickets from Bradley International Airport to Columbus, make sure your ID is up to date.
BDL is about 24 kilometres from central Hartford. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 16 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 31 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near BDL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Bradley International Airport to Columbus or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
How to find the cheapest flights from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Columbus
C$72 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Bradley International Airport to Columbus. A return flight starts at C$140. These fares can change depending on availability.
To snag cheap tickets from BDL to Columbus, book your trip 9 months before your departure.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Bradley International Airport to Columbus. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Airports in Columbus
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) is around 13 kilometres from the centre of Columbus. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 10 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 5 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Bradley International Airport to Columbus. Book one of these accommodation options near CMH instead:
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
As soon as your flight from Bradley International Airport to Columbus has hit the tarmac, 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 roughly 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Quality Inn & Suites South is a comfortable accommodation option within an easy drive of LCK. Check in here after your flight from BDL to Columbus and then hang the 'Do not disturb' sign to enjoy some uninterrupted rest.
Best time to go to Columbus
July is the busiest month for flights from Bradley International Airport to Columbus. To avoid the crowds, head for Columbus in April when things are quieter.
Before you book a flight from Bradley International Airport to Columbus, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Columbus, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC to 30ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC and 6ºC. Search for cheap flights from BDL to Columbus around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Columbus
Start your Columbus trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Bradley International Airport to Columbus, explore our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village are highlights which should be on any well-planned Columbus itinerary.
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