Travelling from London to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE): What you need to know
Columbia is five hours behind London. Columbia Metropolitan Airport is located in Columbia, which is in the UTC-5 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to CAE. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from London to CAE with a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LHR and CAE include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of London, LHR can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 25 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from London to Columbia Metropolitan Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these stays near London Heathrow Airport:
Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 78% land on schedule at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
LGW is about 48 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about staying at one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to CAE flight:
Most flights that leave London Gatwick Airport touch down at their destination as planned. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 82%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is around 56 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay near London Stansted Airport and know you'll get to the terminal with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early London to Columbia Metropolitan Airport flight:
With 80% of its departing flights arriving as scheduled, STN is a dependable starting point for any adventure.
About Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
If you're arriving on a late flight from London to Columbia Metropolitan Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near CAE:
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week ahead of your London to Columbia Metropolitan Airport flight.
The address for CAE is 125-A Summer Lake.
Getting from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) to central Columbia
Central Columbia is around 19 kilometres from Columbia Metropolitan Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport takes about 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
Right now, $1,029 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Columbia Metropolitan Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,565. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to CAE if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your London to Columbia Metropolitan Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from London to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from London to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE). October is the most popular month to visit Columbia. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in January.
Before locking in your London to CAE plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Columbia, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 35ºC.
January has temperatures of between 0ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from London to Columbia Metropolitan Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Columbia
Once you've booked your flight from London to Columbia Metropolitan Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Columbia:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. South Carolina African American History Monument, 701 Centre for Contmporary Art and South Carolina State Museum are leading attractions which should feature on any good Columbia itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Columbia, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Travel around 145 kilometres north to Charlotte to tick off its leading attractions. From Bechtler Museum of Modern Art to Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 306 kilometres northeast of Columbia, Raleigh is another essential stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at North Carolina Museum of Art, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and Dorothea Dix Park.