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IAH George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

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George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) serves Houston. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAIAH
ICAOKIAH
Non-stop169
Airlines32
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation30 m

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The airport in numbers

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport — facts & history

We pulled George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 48M passengers in 2025, against a peak of 48M in 2024.

Passengers / year
48M
as of 2025
Elevation
30 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Houston Airport System
Passengers per year, 1987–2025

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport to Houston

Train & bus: Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.

Taxi & apps: A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.

Tipping: 15–20% is effectively expected for a taxi/Uber driver.

Distances

From IAH to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Houston25 km52 min$49–$78
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Which way suits you from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Houston ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

Non-stop flights to about 169 destinations, operated by 32 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: United Airlines · Delta Air Lines · US Airways · American Airlines · Spirit Airlines · Air Canada · Air China · Lufthansa · Avianca · Alaska Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

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Sleep nearby

Hotels near George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Houston shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport to the centre of Houston?
Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I use a ride app from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport?
A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.
What's the cheapest way from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport to Houston?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I get from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport?
About 169 destinations, including Atlanta, London, Los Angeles, New Orleans. 32 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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