Flying from Dubai Airport (DXB) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Dubai Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 16 hours 25 minutes.
Houston is nine hours behind Dubai and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
You can choose from ten weekly Dubai Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flights. The 09:35 departure with Emirates is the earliest flight you can take. Emirates operates the latest service of the day at 09:45.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your DXB to IAH flight.
Travelling during a peak month like January? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Emirates is your gateway to exploring Houston (and maybe even some other exciting corners of United States!). Check out the direct flights from Dubai Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport offered by this popular airline.
Emirates has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Emirates is the most punctual carrier that operates DXB to IAH flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Dubai Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between DXB and IAH include:
Frankfurt Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Orlando International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Dubai Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight is Rs119,216. A round-trip fare right now is Rs220,098. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from DXB to IAH, reserve your trip six months before your departure date.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from DXB to IAH.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Dubai Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
74.31% of flights that take off from Dubai Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Dubai Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Dubai. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel near DXB? If you've booked an early flight from Dubai Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Dubai Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near IAH instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a George Bush Intercontinental Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and experience the lesser-explored corners of Houston and beyond.
Booking your ride from George Bush Intercontinental Airport around three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport to central Houston has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Dubai Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Houston in February.
Lock in your flight from Dubai Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport for August if you want to visit Houston during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 40ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from DXB to IAH in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC and 19ºC on average.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Houston, now it's time to explore other corners of United States. Travel around 306 kilometres west to San Antonio to tick off its popular sights. From The San Antonio River Walk to San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Dallas is another must-experience destination in United States and is around 370 kilometres north of Houston. No journey is complete without seeing Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Perot Museum of Nature and Science and Dallas Museum of Art.
