How to find cheap flights to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR)
Currently, £637 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Golden Triangle Regional Airport. Or you can reserve a round-trip plane ticket to GTR for £667.
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Book as early as possible. You might even be able to land some excellent early bird deals on tickets to Columbus, where Golden Triangle Regional Airport is located.
Select 'Add nearby airports' during your search to increase your chances of landing cheap flights to Columbus. Doing this will give you more choices for where you take off and touch down, along with different fares.
If you're not in a rush to get to Columbus, think about going the long way round. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Golden Triangle Regional Airport if you book a flight with a stop or two.
Best time to go to Columbus
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if your travel dates are flexible. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight to GTR that fits your plans and budget.
July is the most popular month for flights to GTR. Travel then if you're eager to experience Columbus at its liveliest.
Travel in February if you'd prefer to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Columbus are generally less expensive.
Check the weather conditions before travelling. July brings the warmest days in Columbus, averaging between 19ºC and 34ºC.
Ranging from -2ºC to 15ºC, January has the lowest temperatures.
Don't want to pack a raincoat? October is the driest month in Columbus, averaging five days of rain.
Expect more rain if you're visiting in July, which gets around 13 days of wet weather.
Travelling to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR): What you need to know
Take the express route to Columbus with Delta or American Airlines. These popular airlines offer nonstop flights to Golden Triangle Regional Airport.
Consider booking your GTR plane ticket with Delta. It's the leader in on-time performance, with up to 83% of flights into this hub showing up on time.
When you land at GTR, you'll be in the UTC-5 timezone.
Looking to stay within easy reach of Golden Triangle Regional Airport? Step off your flight to GTR and drift off to sleep shortly after at La Quinta by Wyndham Columbus MS.
Start your Columbus adventure sooner by picking up a car hire in GTR. Avis, Budget and Hertz are trusted providers to choose from here.
If you're catching an onward flight from Golden Triangle Regional Airport or flying home from there, your plans are more likely to stay on track. Up to 88% of all flights out of GTR touch down on time.
Getting to central Columbus from Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR)
The distance from GTR to central Columbus is about 19 kms (12 miles).
After touching down from your flight to GTR, the drive to the centre takes around 15 minutes.
The right hotel can make your trip even better. Book a room at one of these guest-approved stays in Columbus:
Columbus highlights
These leading sights have to be on your must-do list after stepping off your flight to Columbus:
River Walk Trail: The perfect place to start your city tour, this landmark is located around 0.64 kms (0.40 miles) south-west of the city centre.
Lowe's Garden Centre: You'll find this park roughly 3 kms (2 miles) north-east of the centre. It's a great spot to take some time out while exploring Columbus.
White Arches: Hit up this landmark next. Around 0.97 kms (0.60 miles) south of the city centre, it's also worth a visit to get the full Columbus experience.
How to get to Tuscaloosa from Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR)
Going to the nearby city of Tuscaloosa? It's about 113 kms (70 miles) from GTR. It'll take you around 1 hour 15 minutes to drive there.
Travelling from Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) to Tupelo
If Tupelo is your destination, it's around 88 kms (55 miles) from Golden Triangle Regional Airport.
Reaching it by car will take you roughly 1 hour.
Explore more of the United States
Up for more adventures? Memphis offers a fresh angle on your visit to the United States. It's about 225 kms (140 miles) north-west of Columbus and features Elvis Presley’s Memphis, Elvis Presley's Home and National Civil Rights Museum. The main airport for this city is Memphis International Airport (MEM).
Let your travels lead you to Birmingham. Roughly 161 kms (100 miles) east of Columbus, 16th Street Baptist Church, Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument and Civil Rights District are reasons to visit.
