Flying from Columbus to Nashville International Airport (BNA): What you need to know
Your trip gets off the ground at one of Columbus's main airports, John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) or Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK). Check out your options for booking a flight from Columbus to Nashville International Airport (BNA) setting off from either of these.
Around 1 hour 20 minutes is the usual time it takes for a direct Columbus to Nashville International Airport flight.
The timezone in Nashville is UTC-5, which is one hour behind Columbus. Nashville International Airport is located in Nashville.
The most popular route is from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Nashville International Airport (BNA), with 12 direct services every week. If you're ready to head out sooner, the earliest flight from CMH to BNA is the 6:10am Southwest Airlines option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 9:40pm with Southwest Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from Columbus to BNA.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Columbus
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Columbus to Nashville International Airport (BNA) leave from this terminal.
When leaving from CMH, you can catch a direct flight from Columbus to Nashville International Airport with Southwest Airlines.
Southwest Airlines is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from CMH to BNA.
With a reliable 80.31% of services landing on schedule, Southwest Airlines is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route.
Located around 8 miles from central Columbus, CMH can be reached in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
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Of all flights leaving John Glenn Columbus International Airport, 79.5% land on time at their destination.
The address for CMH is 4600 International Gateway.
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
You can arrive at LCK from central Columbus in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 16 miles or so.
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Rickenbacker International Airport has an on-time performance of 66.14%. This figure reflects how frequently flights departing from this airport arrive on schedule.
About Nashville International Airport (BNA)
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BNA is located at One Terminal Drive, Suite 501.
Getting from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to central Nashville
Nashville International Airport to the center of Nashville is roughly 6 miles. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, plan ahead to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times can vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
Traveling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Columbus to Nashville International Airport (BNA)
$81 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Columbus to Nashville International Airport. Return flights start at $168. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Columbus to BNA. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
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The best time to fly from Columbus to Nashville International Airport (BNA)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Columbus to Nashville International Airport (BNA). July is the busiest month to visit Nashville. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in April.
Book a Columbus to BNA plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Nashville to range from 64ºF to 91ºF.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Columbus to Nashville International Airport in January when temperatures are between 23ºF and 52ºF.
More about Nashville
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Nashville right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Columbus to Nashville International Airport:
All great vacations should include some sightseeing. Grand Ole Opry, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and The Johnny Cash Museum are must-do's during your Nashville adventure.
Explore more of the United States
Nashville is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 160 miles north of Nashville, a trip to Louisville will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Louisville Mega Cavern, Actors Theatre of Louisville and Belle of Louisville.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in the United States, consider Lexington, about 180 miles north-east of Nashville. Kentucky Horse Park, Keeneland Association Inc and James E. Pepper Distillery are the start of reasons to visit.
