Columbus Airport Information
Port Columbus International Airport (CMH)
With its convenient location eight miles northeast of downtown Columbus, and extensive service by 12 major airlines, Port Columbus International Airport provides easy access to the city from all corners of the United States. One of the fastest growing airports in the country, Port Columbus International offers 180 daily non-stop flights to 47 destinations in the United States and Canada and services more than 7.7 million passengers per year. The recent renovation of the International Gateway promises to provide easier access to the airport and will allow for future expansion to a second terminal.
The airport features a number of amenities including free wireless Internet access, a meditation room, massage chairs, game room, skycap service, business center and an array of shops and dining options. The airport's six-level parking garage boasts approximately 15,000 spaces and provides short-term, long-term and valet parking. An artistic centerpiece of the airport, Concourse B is home to a towering 26-foot-tall sculpture entitled "Brushstrokes of Flight" by late Ohio State alumnus Roy Lichtenstein.
Airline carriers serving Port Columbus International Airport
- Air Canada
- American
- Continental
- Delta
- JetBlue
- Midwest Express
- Northwest
- Skybus
- Southwest
- United
- USA 3000
- US Airways
Columbus Public Transportation
Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) Bus Lines
The Central Ohio Transit Authority operates bus lines in Columbus and throughout Franklin County, Ohio. COTA maintains 234 buses and services 55 routes; its network extends 562 square miles and provides 50,000 rides per weekday. Single trip fare is $1.50 for regular buses and $2 for express buses. Discounted fares for seniors and children are available, as are multiple ride passes.
Shuttle Service
Arch Transportation, Super Shuttle and Urban Express Transportation each offer shuttle service from Port Columbus International Airport to downtown Columbus. Shuttle buses can be pre-arranged or riders can walk up for services upon arrival. Larger groups can arrange for a charter bus or limousine service prior to their arrival or departure. Fare for shuttle service from the airport to the convention center is approximately $17.
Rental Cars
Port Columbus International Airport provides service from eight on-site rental car companies. Customers of Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty can find the check-in counters on the ground floor of the parking garage.
Taxis
Taxis are available 24 hours a day from the ground level at Port Columbus International Airport. Fare to downtown Columbus from the airport is approximately $23 to $28.
Distance to...
- Dayton, OH
- Cincinnati, OH
- Cleveland, OH
- Indianapolis, IN
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Detroit, MI
- Chicago, IL
- Washington, DC
- 72 miles
- 109 miles
- 142 miles
- 176 miles
- 185 miles
- 201 miles
- 354 miles
- 418 miles
