Houston, Texas — Airports
George Bush Intercontinental
- Airport Code
- IAH
- Full Airport Name
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Location
- The airport is sited 22 miles (35km) north of Houston.
- Time Zone
- GMT -6 (GMT -5 from March to November).
- Phone Number
- Tel: +1 281 230 3100.
- Terminal Transfer
- The TerminalLink automated people mover connects Terminals B, C, E and the International Arrivals Building. There is also an underground inter-terminal train that connects the five terminal buildings.
- Ground Transport
- Numerous shuttle services, including minibuses and limousines, are available from the airport to downtown Houston and a variety of other destinations, including the Gulf Coast resort city of Galveston. SuperShuttleshared-ride service picks up from any home or business. Metro's Airport Directbus departs from across from the Downtown Transit Center from 5.30 am to 8pm.The 30-minute nonstop journey departs every 30 minutes and costs $30 return, or $15 one way. The Houston Metro offers public bus services from the south side of Terminal C, including an express airport bus. Courtesy vans are operated by various hotels and there are courtesy telephones in the baggage claim area.
- Car Rental
- The airport is served by major car rental companies who operate from a Consolidated Car Rental Facility, reached by shuttle bus from the terminals. Companies represented include Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty.
- Airport Taxis
- Metered taxis are available outside each terminal; journeys cost from $30 to $90 depending on destination. A $2.75 departure fee will be added to the meter, plus $1 should the journey be between 8pm and 6pm.
- Airport Facilities
- Facilities at the airport include dozens of food and beverage establishments from formal dining to fast food. There are also many newsstands and specialty shops throughout the airport. Duty-free shops are available in the international terminal. ATMs and currency exchange are available throughout the airport, as are business services including fax, photocopying and Internet facilities. Disabled facilities are good.
- Car Parking
- There is lots of parking available at the airport terminals and at off-airport sites. A free shuttle service connects the parking facilities to the terminals. Note that all vehicles entering the A/B and Terminal C garages will be searched by security personnel.
- Departure Tax
- None.
- Website
- www.fly2houston.com/iah
