Travelling from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Columbus: what you need to know
Columbus is 9 hours 30 minutes behind Bengaluru, where Kempegowda International Airport is located. Columbus operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from BLR to Columbus, leave enough 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.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Whether you're eager to visit another city as part of your journey or just have a break, we make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To check out your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a stop you can make on your flight from BLR to Columbus.
If you hold a passport from India, you'll need an embassy visa to visit United States. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Kempegowda International Airport to Columbus for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines before you book and certainly before you fly.
Travelling from central Bengaluru to BLR takes around 1 hour and 54 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near BLR. Whether you're catching an early flight from Kempegowda International Airport to Columbus or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
How to find the cheapest flights from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Columbus
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Kempegowda International Airport to Columbus is P33,213. The cheapest price for a return flight is P60,377. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from BLR to Columbus, book in advance. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Kempegowda International Airport to Columbus across the month. It's the best way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Airports in Columbus
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to central Columbus is roughly 13 kilometres. It'll take you about 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour and 5 minutes to get there using public transport.
If you have a late flight from Kempegowda International Airport to Columbus, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near CMH:
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
The centre of Columbus is approximately 26 kilometres from Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK). After your flight from Kempegowda International Airport to Columbus has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 24 minutes.
You can also travel by public transport, which will take around 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Quality Inn & Suites South is one accommodation option within an easy drive of LCK. Settle in here after your flight from BLR to Columbus and then put up the 'Do not disturb' sign to enjoy some uninterrupted rest.
Best time to go to Columbus
July is the busiest month to board a flight from Kempegowda International Airport to Columbus while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Columbus, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
The warmest month in Columbus is July, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Columbus in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from BLR 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 most popular stays in Columbus right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from Kempegowda International Airport to Columbus:
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens and Ohio Statehouse are just a couple of the big attractions to put on your Columbus travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out German Village.
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