Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH): what you need to know
The timezone in Houston is UTC-5, which is five hours behind Edinburgh.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your EDI to IAH flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between EDI and IAH include:
Logan International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Right now, P22,829 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is P54,400. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from EDI to IAH, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when looking for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
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Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Of all flights leaving Edinburgh Airport, 67.94% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Expect a journey time of about 40 minutes when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near EDI. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Edinburgh Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near IAH instead:
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Getting from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
From George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Houston. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Edinburgh Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport for August if you want to go to Houston during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from EDI to IAH in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
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