Flying from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Taipei: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Taipei is 13 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Taipei is UTC+8. The city is 13 hours ahead of Houston, where George Bush Intercontinental Airport is located.
The busiest route is from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). You can choose from seven weekly services between these two airports. EVA Air offers a 00:40 departure between IAH and TPE.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to board your IAH to Taipei flight.
Travelling during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Start your trip at IAH and travel straight to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). That will be your arrival point when searching for George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Taipei tickets.
Get on board with EVA Air. This airline operates direct flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Taipei.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight ticket from IAH to Taipei. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Travelling from central Houston to IAH takes about 50 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Taipei? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near IAH:
Of the departures from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 78.42% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
How to find the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Taipei
Rs112,996 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Taipei flight. A return flight ticket right now is Rs206,906. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book one month before travelling. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from IAH to Taipei.
The best month for scoring cheap George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Taipei tickets is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when there's an updated deal for cheap flights from IAH to Taipei.
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Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is around 48 kilometres from central Taipei. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes about 40 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Taipei. Stay at one of these accommodation options near TPE instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from 固得租車, IWS rent a car or Chih-hang car hire to explore Taipei and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport about two weeks in advance of your flight from IAH to Taipei.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
The centre of Taipei is around 6 kilometres from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA). Once your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Taipei has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of around 20 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take about 45 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near TSA. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your IAH to Taipei flight:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Taipei Songshan Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from 固得租車, Ho Ing or CARPLUS and hit the road in a heartbeat.
Avoid potential price surges. Reserving your ride four weeks before your arrival at TSA can help you lock in a better rate.
Best time to go to Taipei
Plan your trip to Taipei during peak season if you want a lively atmosphere, but remember that prices may be higher. Alternatively, book flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Taipei during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
Lock in a George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Taipei flight ticket with a departure in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 25ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from IAH to Taipei in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC and 19ºC on average.
More about Taipei
Start your Taipei trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Taipei, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Taipei 101 and Ximending Night Market are leading attractions which should be on every Taipei itinerary.
Explore more of Taiwan
You've done Taipei, now it's time to explore other corners of Taiwan. Travel around 129 kilometres south-west to T'ai-chung-shih to check off its must-visit sights. From Taichung Park to Quanyuan Park and Yongquan Park, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Taiwan, head for Tainan, about 257 kilometres south-west of Taipei. Anping Old Street, Anping Fort and Anping Tree House are among the biggest draws.