Travelling from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Columbus: what you need to know
Buffalo (the location of Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Columbus are in the same timezone — UTC-4.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from BUF to Columbus. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Going away during a peak time like August? Popular seasons (like spring break, summer and Thanksgiving) can easily add another hour at security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
When flying domestically within United States, you won't need a visa or even a passport. However, you'll have to present another kind of identification, like an ID card or driver's licence. Once you've booked flight tickets from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Columbus, make sure your ID is up to date.
BUF is around 18 kilometres from central Buffalo. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 21 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Columbus? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to BUF:
How to find the cheapest flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Columbus
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Columbus is C$81. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$313. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from BUF to Columbus, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
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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 about 10 minutes by car. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour and 5 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Columbus. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CMH instead:
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
After your flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Columbus has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in around 24 minutes by car. Central Columbus is roughly 26 kilometres from Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
The trip will take about 1 hour and 20 minutes on public transport.
You'll find a few comfortable accommodation options within a quick drive of LCK. Switch to relaxation mode at Quality Inn & Suites South after your flight from BUF to Columbus.
Best time to go to Columbus
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Columbus. July is the busiest month to visit Columbus. If you want a quieter atmosphere, go in April.
The warmest month in Columbus is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Columbus in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from BUF to Columbus in January when temperatures average between -11ºC and 6ºC.
More about Columbus
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Columbus right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Columbus:
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens and Ohio Statehouse are a couple of major attractions to add to your Columbus itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to German Village.
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