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IAH (George Bush Intercontinental, Houston) Airport Guide

Houston • United States of America • Houston Airport System

United Airlines' Gulf Coast hub and a primary gateway to Latin America — 5 terminals connected by the Skyway people mover, with 1,200+ daily flights.

IAH Airport at a Glance

  • 5 Terminals
  • 5 Runways
  • 1,200 Daily flights
  • 48,131,213 Passengers / year
  • 1969 Opened
  • 97 Elevation, ft

Online departures and arrivals board for Houston George Bush (IAH)

United States of America

Transfers and hotels

Houston George Bush (IAH) is a convenient entry point. To ensure a stress-free journey, plan your travel arrangements in advance: book a transfer from IAH with a Russian-speaking driver and a meet-and-greet service—it's more reliable than a taxi. For a comfortable stay before or after your flight, choose a hotel near the airport —with free cancellation and breakfast included.

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Terminals & Airlines at IAH

A

Terminal A

  • Delta Air Lines
  • JetBlue
  • Frontier Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • Air Canada
  • Alaska Airlines
B

Terminal B (United Regional)

  • United Express
C

Terminal C

  • United Airlines (mainline domestic)
D

Terminal D (International)

  • Air China
  • Air France
  • All Nippon Airways
  • British Airways
  • EVA Air
  • KLM
  • Lufthansa
  • Qatar Airways
  • Turkish Airlines
  • Emirates
  • Singapore Airlines
E

Terminal E (United International)

  • United Airlines (international + select domestic)

TSA PreCheck, CLEAR & Global Entry at IAH

TSA PreCheck

Available at: A, B, C, D, E

CLEAR

Available at: A, C, E

Global Entry

Available at: D, E

Global Entry kiosks at international arrivals halls D and E.

Restaurants & Food at IAH

Terminal A

  • Smashburger · Fast food · 05:00–22:00 · post-security

Terminal C

  • Pappadeaux Seafood · Fine dining · 11:00–22:00 · post-security
  • Whataburger · Fast food · 05:00–22:00 · post-security

Terminal D

  • Hugo's Cocina · Fine dining · 11:00–22:00 · post-security

Terminal E

  • Yum Yum Cha Cafe · Casual · 11:00–22:00 · post-security
  • Cadillac Bar · Bar · 06:00–23:00 · post-security

Ground Transportation at IAH

Rideshare & Taxi

Pickup zone: Terminal curbside (Arrivals Level) at each terminal

Uber and Lyft pickups at the Arrivals Level. Fare to downtown Houston is $35–60.

Rental Cars

Location: Rental Car Center (RCC, off-airport)

Shuttle: Free shuttle from every terminal, every 5–10 min

Public Transit

  • bus — METRO 102 Bush IAH Express
    Downtown Houston
    $4.50 one-way to downtown, ~60 min.

Parking

On-site: Terminal Garages, Ecopark 1 & 2 (with shuttle)

Rates: Garage $5/hour, Ecopark $7/day

Hotels Near IAH Airport

  • Marriott Houston Airport at George Bush Intercontinental · 0 mi from terminal Free shuttle
  • Hilton Houston North · 3 mi from terminal Free shuttle
  • Crowne Plaza Houston Airport · 2 mi from terminal Free shuttle
  • DoubleTree by Hilton IAH Hotel · 1.5 mi from terminal Free shuttle
  • SpringHill Suites IAH · 2.5 mi from terminal Free shuttle
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Frequently Asked Questions about IAH

How do I get between terminals at IAH?
The Skyway is the elevated airside automated people mover connecting Terminals A, B, C, D, E. Free, runs every 1–2 minutes. There's also the underground Subway people mover between B, C, and E.
Which terminal is United at IAH?
United mainline domestic is at Terminal C. United Express (regional) is at Terminal B. United international is at Terminal E.
Is the USO at IAH 24/7?
Yes — USO IAH at Terminal C is open 24 hours.