Travelling from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Columbus: what you need to know
Gainesville (the location of Gainesville Regional Airport) and Columbus share the same timezone — UTC-4.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to board your GNV to Columbus flight.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. A good rule for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
GNV is around 6 kilometres from central Gainesville. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 20 minutes.
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Gainesville Regional Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 82.41% of flights that take off from GNV arrive at their destination as scheduled.
GNV is located at 3400 Northeast 39th Avenue.
How to find the cheapest flights from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Columbus
$714 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Gainesville Regional Airport to Columbus flight. A round-trip flight ticket right now is $621. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from GNV to Columbus. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the nearer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Finding cheap tickets from Gainesville Regional Airport to Columbus is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to access the lowest prices across every month and snap up a fantastic deal.
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Airports in Columbus
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to central Columbus takes about 10 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 13 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Book a hotel close to CMH if you're coming in on a late flight from Gainesville Regional Airport to Columbus. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
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Boost your chances of snagging a great price by booking early. Reserving your ride from John Glenn Columbus International Airport at least a few weeks before your flight from GNV to Columbus is a good move.
CMH is located at 4600 International Gateway.
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) is around 26 kilometres from the centre of Columbus. Once you've disembarked your flight from Gainesville Regional Airport to Columbus, it'll take you around 25 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
The trip will take about 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.
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Best time to go to Columbus
Carefully consider your dates before locking in your flight from Gainesville Regional Airport to Columbus. The city comes alive in high season, but rates are often higher and top attractions can get crowded. Go to Columbus in the low season if you like a quieter vibe.
Lock in a Gainesville Regional Airport to Columbus flight ticket with a departure in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 15ºC to 30ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC and 6ºC. Search for a cheap ticket from GNV to Columbus around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Columbus
After booking your flight from Gainesville Regional Airport to Columbus, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Columbus:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Ohio Statehouse, Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens and German Village are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Columbus itinerary.
Explore more of United States
You've done Columbus, now it's time to explore other parts of United States. Journey about 451 kilometres north-west to Chicago to check off its popular sights. From Millennium Park to Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 274 kilometres west of Columbus, Indianapolis is another essential stop in United States. Start your sightseeing at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo.
