Flying in
Airports near Nationwide Arena
The closest airport to Nationwide Arena is John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), 6.4 miles away in a straight line.
Airports compared
Straight-line distance from Nationwide Arena. The drive is always longer, and the roads near a venue are busiest at event times.
| Airport | Type | From the venue | Metro search | First airport for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMH John Glenn Columbus International Airport | Large airport | 6.4 mi (10.3 km) | — | — |
Next events at Nationwide Arena
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Add-ons, not event tickets
Parking, tailgates and passes 1
These are add-on products rather than admission to the event itself, so they are listed separately and are not counted among the upcoming dates above.
Search flights for (the day before to the day after):
- Sep 30: Teddy Swims
- Oct 1: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Buffalo Sabres
- Oct 3: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Utah Mammoth
- Oct 6: Weezer, The Shins & Silversun Pickups
- Oct 7: Johnny Blue Skies & The Dark Clouds
- Oct 13: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Florida Panthers
- Oct 16: Jonas Brothers
When events at Nationwide Arena happen
- 16 of 58 upcoming events (as of Sep 24, 2026) are on Saturdays; 28 fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 43 of 54 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Home teams
- Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL) play here; see every NHL arena’s nearest airport.
- Of the 30 NHL arenas we list, Nationwide Arena is the 15th closest to its first airport (6.4 mi; league median 6.5 mi).
Teams visiting Nationwide Arena
Teams that play here on upcoming dates we sell tickets for, and whose own home is another venue.
- Pittsburgh Penguins, next here Thu, Sep 24
- Buffalo Sabres, next here Thu, Oct 1
- Utah Mammoth, next here Sat, Oct 3
- Florida Panthers, next here Tue, Oct 13
- New York Rangers, next here Sat, Oct 17
- Vegas Golden Knights, next here Sat, Oct 24
- Colorado Avalanche, next here Tue, Nov 3
- Dallas Stars, next here Thu, Nov 5
Where to stay
Frequently asked questions
What time do events at Nationwide Arena usually start?
43 of the 54 upcoming events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Can I book flights and Nationwide Arena tickets together?
No. Event tickets and flights are separate bookings with separate confirmations, so neither changes automatically if the other does.
How does Nationwide Arena compare with other NHL arenas?
Of the 30 NHL arenas we list, Nationwide Arena is the 15th closest to its first airport (6.4 miles; the league median is 6.5 miles).
What is the closest airport to Nationwide Arena?
The closest airport to Nationwide Arena is John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), 6.4 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport should I fly into for a Columbus Blue Jackets game?
CMH is the nearest airport we list, 6.4 miles away. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
