Flying from Frankfurt to Columbus: what you need to know
Frankfurt has a couple of airports that could be the jumping-off point for your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Frankfurt to Columbus departing from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN).
Come in for landing at Columbus's primary gateway, John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).
Columbus's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Columbus five hours behind Frankfurt.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your Frankfurt to Columbus flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Columbus
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap Frankfurt to Columbus flights if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest plane tickets from Frankfurt to Columbus across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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Flying from Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
We make it a cinch to book a Frankfurt to Columbus flight with a stopover. To see all your options departing from Frankfurt Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The journey from central Frankfurt to FRA takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Need a handy hotel close to Frankfurt Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Frankfurt to Columbus, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Of all flights departing from Frankfurt Airport, 67.47% land on schedule at their destination.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Frankfurt to HHN in around 2 hours 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 105 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from Frankfurt to Columbus? Kick back in a hotel near Frankfurt - Hahn Airport before your trip officially begins. Consider one of these stays:
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport has an on-time performance rate of 53.13%. This figure reflects how often flights that depart from this airport reach their destination on time.
Arriving in Columbus
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to central Columbus takes around 10 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 10 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Frankfurt to Columbus. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CMH instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a John Glenn Columbus International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Budget or Avis and explore beyond Columbus's main sights.
Book your ride from John Glenn Columbus International Airport a few weeks before your departure to secure the best deal. If you're travelling during a busy period, you may want to book your Frankfurt to Columbus flight even earlier.
CMH is situated at 4600 International Gateway.
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
As soon as your flight from Frankfurt to Columbus has hit the tarmac, you can reach the city centre in around 25 minutes by car. Central Columbus is roughly 16 kilometres from Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
If you hop on public transport, the ride to the centre takes 1 hour 20 minutes or so.
Best time to go to Columbus
April is the quietest month for flights from Frankfurt to Columbus, while July is the most popular. Work out the ideal time to visit Columbus based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Frankfurt to Columbus ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Columbus to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Frankfurt to Columbus in January when temperatures average between -11ºC (12ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).
More about Columbus
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Columbus right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from Frankfurt to Columbus:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village are attractions you won't want to skip in Columbus.
Explore more of United States
You've visited Columbus, now it's time to explore other parts of United States. Travel about 451 kilometres north-west to Chicago to tick off its popular sights. From Millennium Park to Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier, your itinerary will be busy.
Indianapolis is another well-known destination in United States and is around 274 kilometres west of Columbus. No journey is complete without dropping by The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo.
