Traveling from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to Columbus: what you need to know
Indianapolis (the location of Indianapolis International Airport) and Columbus share the same timezone — UTC-4.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from IND to Columbus. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're traveling during a popular month like July, head to the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer during vacation periods like spring break and summer.
When flying domestically within United States, you won't need a visa or even a passport. However, you'll have to show some form of identification, such as a driver's license or ID card. Once you've booked cheap tickets from Indianapolis International Airport to Columbus, make sure your ID is up to date.
IND is around 24 kilometers from central Indianapolis. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 23 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour and 2 minutes.
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How to find the cheapest flights from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to Columbus
$119 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Indianapolis International Airport to Columbus. Return flights start from $339. These fares can change depending on demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from IND to Columbus if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your ticket from Indianapolis International Airport to Columbus.
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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 kilometers. It takes about 10 minutes to reach the center driving.
It takes around 1 hour and 5 minutes if you're traveling on public transport.
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Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
Once your flight from Indianapolis International Airport to Columbus has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city center in about 24 minutes by car. Central Columbus is approximately 26 kilometers from Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
The journey will take roughly 1 hour and 20 minutes on public transport.
You'll find a few welcoming places to lay your head within a short drive of LCK. Shift into relaxation gear at Quality Inn & Suites South after your flight from IND to Columbus.
Best time to go to Columbus
July is the busiest month to catch a flight from Indianapolis International Airport to Columbus while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Columbus, consider the pace you like to travel at.
The warmest month in Columbus is July, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Indianapolis International Airport to Columbus in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC and 6ºC. Search for cheap flights from IND to Columbus sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Columbus
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Columbus right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Indianapolis International Airport to Columbus:
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens and Ohio Statehouse are a couple of popular attractions to add to your Columbus must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to German Village.
Complete your Columbus trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in Columbus and see the sights on your own terms. Easily compare rates in one place to find the perfect set of wheels once you've booked your hotel and cheap flights from Indianapolis International Airport to Columbus.