Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is the main international gateway to Houston, Texas, serving downtown Houston and the wider Gulf Coast region. Compare transfer options to downtown Houston, the Galleria, The Woodlands, Galveston, and nearby business districts, and plan your onward journey with ease.
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About George Bush Intercontinental Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport is the primary international airport serving Houston and the surrounding Southeast Texas region. Opened in June 1969 as Houston Intercontinental Airport, it was renamed in 1997 in honor of former U.S. President George H. W. Bush.
Located approximately 23 miles (37 km) north of downtown Houston, IAH is a major hub for United Airlines and offers domestic and international connections across five passenger terminals. Terminal C serves United's domestic operations, Terminal E handles United's international flights, and Terminal D (Mickey Leland International Terminal) accommodates most other international carriers.
The airport is reached by road, taxi, shuttle, car rental, and METRO bus service, with private transfers providing direct connections to downtown Houston, the Galleria, The Woodlands, and other destinations across the region.
Passenger facilities include dining, shopping, duty-free retail, lounges, free Wi-Fi, charging points, and accessibility services, making IAH a convenient gateway for travelers arriving in the Houston area.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
George Bush Intercontinental Airport has five passenger terminals—A, B, C, D, and E—arranged in a semicircle. Terminal A handles several domestic carriers, Terminal B is used primarily by United Express, Terminal C serves United Airlines' domestic operations, Terminal D (Mickey Leland International Terminal) accommodates most non-United international carriers, and Terminal E handles United Airlines' international flights.
Ground Transportation Services to and from George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Transfers
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Hourly Chauffeur
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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