Flying from Washington DC to Columbus Airport (CSG): What you need to know
Start planning your trip by looking up the most convenient place to catch your flight from Washington DC to Columbus Airport (CSG). Explore the options for taking off from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), two of the city's main airports.
Washington DC and Columbus (where Columbus Airport is located) share the UTC-4 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Washington DC to CSG. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Taking off during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Located around 8 kilometres from the centre of Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Ronald Reagan National Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Washington DC to Columbus Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
When it comes to Ronald Reagan National Airport's on-time performance, 76.44% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in around 1 hour 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 50 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Washington Dulles International Airport the day before your Washington DC to CSG flight:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 74.39%.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
The journey time to BWI from the centre of Washington DC is around 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 50 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay near Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport and know you'll be at your gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Washington DC to Columbus Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive at their destinations within the expected time frame. At BWI, that rate is 77.13%.
About Columbus Airport (CSG)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Washington DC to Columbus Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near CSG instead:
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To get the best deal, book your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Washington DC to Columbus Airport flight.
CSG is located at 3250 West Britt David Road.
Getting from Columbus Airport (CSG) to central Columbus
Columbus Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Columbus. How long it'll take to get there by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
Travelling on public transport takes around 1 hour 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Columbus Airport (CSG)
Currently, ر.ق. 438 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Columbus Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 1,333. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Washington DC to CSG. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Columbus Airport (CSG)
November is the quietest month for flights from Washington DC to Columbus Airport (CSG), while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Columbus based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Columbus is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your Washington DC to CSG flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has temperatures of between -1ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Columbus Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Columbus
Once you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Columbus Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Columbus:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. National Infantry Museum and Soldier Centre, The National Infantry Museum and Columbus Collective Museums are essential stops on your Columbus itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Atlanta is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Columbus. Around 145 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Georgia Aquarium, Birth Home of Martin Luther King, Jr and Fox Theatre.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Columbus, Birmingham is another essential stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at 16th Street Baptist Church, Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument and Civil Rights District.
