Flying from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH) to Birmingham Airport (BHX): what you need to know
Birmingham is six hours ahead of Houston and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
Leave enough time to make your IAH to BHX flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Birmingham Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between IAH and BHX include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Handy information about Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH)
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Of the flights that depart from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport, 79% land on time at their destination.
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Houston. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Birmingham Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near IAH:
Arriving at Birmingham Airport (BHX)
Book a hotel close to BHX if you have a late Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Birmingham Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Birmingham Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Birmingham and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Birmingham Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Birmingham Airport (BHX)
August is the busiest month for flights from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Birmingham Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Birmingham in March.
When reserving your flight from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Birmingham Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Birmingham, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC to 24ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from IAH to BHX in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 8ºC on average.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored after you've seen Birmingham. Around 161 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
If you want to check out another major stop in the United Kingdom, consider Manchester, roughly 113 kilometres north of Birmingham. Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry are among its highlights.