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Flights from Gulfport

Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport provides air services to those in the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS, region. The airport is located about 3.7 miles from the city center at 14035-Q Airport Road. It is the origin of cheap flights from Gulfport-Biloxi aboard carriers such as American Eagle, Delta Air Lines, United Express and US Airways Express, most offering tickets through Orbitz.com. Along with handling civilian airlines, Gulfport-Biloxi is also used by military aircraft.

Parking at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport

Parking is available on both a short-term and long-term basis. Short-term parking in the parking lots is free for up to 15 minutes for drop-offs at $1 every half-hour. The daily rate is $10, weekly is $60, and monthly is $140 (paid in advance). Garage parking is $11 a day.

Transportation to Gulfport-Biloxi Airport

Public transportation via the nonprofit Coast Transit Authority is available through CTA buses to the airport. The fare for bus travel is $1.25 for a single ride running from the city hall to the airport (which takes about 50 minutes). Metered taxis are available as well, taking about 10 minutes to reach the airport from the downtown area.

Breakfast before Departing

A food court is available in the Gulfport-Biloxi Airport. Food services are provided by MSE Branded Foods and include Arby's, Lazy Magnolia, Caribou Coffee and the Bayside Grill. If you'd prefer a more traditional meal setting, the Waffle House on Canal Rd. offers a delicious breakfast. O'Charley's is a great destination for flyers looking for a bargain. It has everything from steak combos to takeout sandwiches for those in a hurry to catch cheap flights from Gulfport.

Airports in Columbia

Columbia Metropolitan Airport in West Columbia, South Carolina, services more than 1.2 million passengers annually. One of the best ways to find cheap flights to Columbia is to check Orbitz.com, which searches hundreds of flights to ensure you get the best deal. Located approximately 10 miles from downtown Columbia, this airport is serviced by Delta, American Eagle, US Airways and United.

Transportation From the Airport

When your flight lands at Columbia Metropolitan Airport, you can take a taxi to the hotel of your choice. If you want to rent a car to make traveling around the city easier during your stay, you can check for package deals that include low-cost flights to Columbia, hotel rooms and rental cars on Orbitz.com. Many of the larger hotels near the airport offer complimentary shuttle service to and from the airport.

Weather in Columbia

Daytime temperatures in Columbia are fairly mild during the winter months, with highs in the 50s. During the summer, the weather is hot with highs in the 80s to 90s. Nighttime lows rarely dip lower than the upper 30s during the winter and the 60s during the summer. If you are traveling during the summer months, bring an umbrella or rain coat, as pop-up showers are possible.

Colombia's Major Attractions

Once you book cheap flights to Columbia on Orbitz.com, you will have to decide what to do. You can go to the award-winning Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Garden. You may also want to visit the State Museum or find sales on tickets to a production at one of the many theatres in the area.