Cheap Flights to Columbus
About the Origin Columbus
Columbus is the capital city of Ohio and has ranked as the 15th largest metropolitan in the nation, with a population of 835,957. The city is located in central region of Ohio and is the home for numerous educational institutions and research centres including the Ohio State University, Battelle Memorial Institute (this is the largest science & technology research and development foundation). The city has been chosen as the best city for business and most liveable metropolis in the country by many popular magazines and surveys.
Tourist Attractions
Columbus city has five districts including, Downtown, University Area, Northwest Columbus, Northeast Columbus, and South Columbus. Each district of the city possesses numerous visiting places and outdoor activities. Downtown is the majestic place in the city with abundant entertainment and cultural opportunities. Ohio Statehouse, COSI, Columbus Museum of Art, Santa Maria, studios on High Gallery, PM gallery, Goodale Park, Doo Dah Parade, and Scioto Mile are few sites from its vast list. In the University area, you can visit the Jack Nicklaus Museum and The Ohio State University. Northwest district has the historical society Columbus Crew Stadium, Ohio Village, and Ohio historical center. Northeast district has marvelous sculpted gardens at the Franklin Park Conservatory. South Columbus has the Adena Conical Burial Mound; a state memorial and popular Ohio Craft Museum; exhibiting variety of crafts. Conversely, there are plentiful outdoor activities to partake in all the districts including, musical concerts, live orchestra, performing theatres, wineries, and many more.
Shopping Dining & Nightlife
The capital city has a great array of shopping opportunities. There are plentiful of shopping malls and stores ranging from up-scale to cheap, in each of its districts. Numerous stores are sprawled throughout the city, offering international brands and latest fashions. The city Columbus City Center, the Short North, the North Market, Wholly Craft, and Hey Diddle Children's Clothing Boutique are the prime shopping destinations in the city. Conversely, there are numerous local boutiques and souvenirs.
The largest city has massive number of restaurants serving wide range delicious food, ranging from high end to low cost. Columbus Public Health Department will thoroughly inspect the eateries, public pools, spas, tattoo parlors, and food markets to ensure the safety. Each restaurant will be given a color code by the health department such as, green, red, yellow, white. Recently inspected restaurants will get the Green. You need to re consider your choice before entering in to other color coded restaurants. The kitchens of the restaurants will cover Asian, Middle Eastern, European, and American delights.
Columbus owns the exuberant nightlife. There are myriad taverns and bars sprawled throughout the city. Each district of the city possesses plentiful of wineries and breweries. You can enjoy the best live music in many bars, and waving DJ nights in most of the taverns.
Festivals & Seasons
Being the capital of the Ohio state, Columbus celebrates distinct festivals and events. Myriad Music festivals, religious festivals and parades, food festivals and exhibitions makes the city as the capital for the celebrations. Asian Festival, Columbus Arts Festival, Columbus Jazz and Rib Fest, ComFest, Festival Latino, German Village Oktoberfest, Good Guys Columbus, Ohio Expo Center, Origins International Game Expo, Red, White & BOOM, and Experience Columbus are few from the massive list of festivals.
Transportation within the City
The COTA bus service is the public transit option available in the city, which are very frequent and covers most of the prime places. Finding a parking place is very easy, if you are travelling through car. Taxi is the least option you can chose here, as the buses are conveyable to most of the desired destinations.
Popular Sports in Columbus
Columbus holds the two professional league teams, including The Columbus Blue Jackets, features in the National Hockey League (NHL) and the Columbus Crew, plays in Major League Soccer (MLS). Also, the city is the home for many minor league teams and college sports events. Along with the professional sports, you can also enjoy the automotive racings, fitness competitions hosted by celebrity Arnold Schwarzenegger, motor sports, and horse shows.
Weather in Columbus
Columbus has a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. Snowfall is relatively low and extreme cold is unusual when compared with other cities in the state. Summer will be pleasant, with more sunshine and high humidity. Fall is the best season to visit Columbus, the weather will be beautiful, with low humidity. Rainfall is moderate in the city, and during June thunderstorms are experienced.
Emergency Numbers
For any criminal offense tourists can inform the police at a toll free number 911
About Columbus Airport & Location
Port Columbus International Airport (IATA: CMH, ICAO: KCMH, FAA LID: CMH) is located 10 kilometres away from the city Columbus. Around six million passengers travel through this airport each year and the city airport serves flights to both domestic and international destinations. Nearly 4000 flights depart from this airport every week.
Airline Information
| Air Canada Express | American Eagle | Delta Connection | United Airlines |
| United Express | US Airways Express | US Airways | Delta Air Lines |
| American Airlines | Southwest Airlines |
Airport Terminal Information
Port Columbus International Airport has one terminal with three concourses. Concourse A has seven gates (A1 to A7). Except A1 and A7 all other gates are hub for southwest airlines. Concourse B has gates B15 to B36, this concourse act as a home to American Airlines, US Airways, United Airlines, Air Canada and vacation express charter flights.  Concourse C has gates C46 – C56, gate C46 is used for international arrivals and customs immigration, C47- C50 are not in use.
Local Transportation at Columbus Airport
Taxis, rental cars and hotel shuttles are the means of transportation from the Port Columbus International Airport. Public buses has a stop at the airport. Cabs are very expensive, which costs about 25$ per ride from the airport.
Airport Facilities
Golf shop, book shop, sweet shop, toiletries shop, shoeshine shop, ATMs, lost and found service, business centre, currency exchange, fax, copiers, postal facilities, conference rooms, money grams, flight insurance, fast food restaurants, food court, golf-themed restaurants, pet rest area, bars, medical facilities, wheelchair facilities and information desk are the facilities offered by the Port Columbus International Airport.
Hotels near Columbus Airport
There are many accommodations for passengers near the Port Columbus International Airport namely
| Fairfield Inn & Suites | Four Points | Country Inn & Suites |
| Staybridge Suites | Comfort Suites East Broad | Hilton Garden Inn |
| Homewood Suites Columbus | Days Inn | Hampton Inn |
| Best Western Port |
All Airport Enquiries
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Port Columbus International Airport Address |
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4600 International Gateway, Columbus, OH 43219, |
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United States - Ph: +1 614-239-4000 |
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