Cheap flights to Columbia

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Reasons To Visit Columbia

The city of Columbia is a charming place best known as the home of the University of Missouri and is also noted for its high standard of living, so travelers in the city can look forward to many memorable things to see and do. Be sure to check out some of the historic neighborhoods in the center like Downtown Columbia or head north to the North Ninth Street Historic District. Culture is alive in Columbia with a variety of theaters and performing arts centers putting on shows across the year, so make sure you catch one during your stay. There are plenty of interesting festivals and events in the city like the Art in the Park weekend in June and the Columbia Heritage Festival in September. Also, consider heading out of the city and exploring the beautiful Katy Trail State Park.

Arriving In Columbia

Columbia Regional Airport is situated around 20 km from the center of Columbia and currently handles a small range of domestic flights around the United States. Those looking to travel from the UAE to Columbia won’t find any direct flights available, but you can conveniently transfer in Chicago so that you only have to make a single stopover when flying from the UAE.

Columbia Regional Airport is a small airport offering very little in terms of amenities and facilities, so come prepared and bring everything you need with you. However, the airport does provide travelers with free Wi-Fi so you can still surf the web to help pass the time. Plans are also underway to construct a brand-new terminal at the airport in the near future which will boost its capacity and facilities. When your flight has arrived in the country you can find taxis available just outside of the airport, although you may prefer to arrange for a private transfer instead just in case no taxis are available. Alternatively, you could consider renting a car in Columbia.

Columbia Travel Information

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As a UAE national flying to the United States, you’ll have to have a valid visa so be sure to send off an application with plenty of time to spare before your journey. Despite the warm weather in the city over the summer which sees average highs of around 30 degrees from June until August, temperatures soon plummet in the winter time with freezing temperatures and snowfall. To get on local time in Columbia you will need to put your clocks back by nine hours, while there is a public bus system which serves the city so you can get around without a vehicle if necessary.

* This information is correct as of April 2018

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