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Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport Guide (IAH)

Airport info
Code: IAH
Address:
2800 North Terminal Road, Houston, Texas 77032, United States
Location:

The airport is located 37km (23 miles) north of Houston.

Number of terminals: 5
Telephone:
(281) 230 3100.
Timezone: GMT -6:00
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport map

Here you'll find essential information on Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport, including contact details, airport transfer facts, details of airport facilities, and how to get there.

Airport news: 

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport has embarked on a project to upgrade its taxiways in preparation for the anticipated arrival of aircraft such as the Airbus A380 and the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

Information: 

Visitor/airport information is provided at the staffed visitor information centers, located on the baggage claim level of terminals A, B and C and outside US Customs in Terminal D. Multilingual special service representatives are available.

Website: 
www.fly2houston.com
Transfer between terminals: 

A free underground inter-terminal train runs between all terminals and the airport hotel. The TerminalLink, an over-ground automated people mover, provides an airside connection between Terminals B and C and E.

Driving directions: 

Access to the airport is via I-45, Highway-59, the Hardy Toll Road and the Sam Houston Tollway (Beltway 8). There are two main entrances to the airport terminal complex via John F. Kennedy Boulevard from the Sam Houston Tollway (Beltway 8), Will Clayton Parkway from Highway-59 and the Hardy Toll Road (Intercontinental exit).

Public Transport

Public transport road: 

Bus: Houston Metropolitan Transit Authority (tel: (713) 635 4000; ridemetro.org) operates non-stop Airport Direct services from IAH to central Houston every half-hour from 0610-2040 daily. Journey time is 30 minutes. There is also an express service, No. 102, from the south side of Terminal C. Courtesy buses are operated by the various hotels at and around the airport.

Taxi: Taxis are available outside each terminal and are hailed by airport ground transportation staff. Taxis are charged at a fixed zonal rate.

Terminal facilities

Money: 

ATMs are located throughout the airport; bureaux de change can be found in Terminal D. There are 24-hour postal facilities.

Food: 

Restaurants and bars are available throughout the airport and there are also numerous fast-food outlets and coffee shops in all terminals.

Shopping: 

There are many shops at the airport. Duty-free shopping is in Terminal D.

Luggage: 

Trolleys are available at various locations throughout the airport for a small charge. Due to security concerns, lockers are no longer available at the airport. Lost property is located on the lower level of Terminal A.

Other: 

Baby changing facilities can be found in the ladies' toilets and shoe shine services can be found in all terminals. There is an interfaith chapel.

Airport facilities

Conference and business: 

The Houston Airport Marriott (tel: (281) 443 2310; www.marriott.com) is located in the centre of the terminal complex and provides a complimentary underground train service to/from the airport. The hotel offers a business centre with a choice of 39 meeting rooms and full office facilities.

Disabled facilities: 

Visually- or hearing-impaired passengers can request assistance or information (tel: (281) 233 3000 or TDD tel: (281) 230 3089). There are disabled toilets and TDD telephones in the terminals and car parking spaces reserved for disabled passengers in the airport's car parks. White courtesy telephones are located throughout each terminal for assistance.

Car parking: 

There are over 25,000 parking spaces at the airport. An additional 5,600 spaces are available in the Terminal A/B garage situated between Terminals A and B, and a further 2,500 located at Terminal E. Terminal C covered parking is also available. The Houston Airport System also operates an economy car park that provides parking at the corner of Greens Road and John F. Kennedy Boulevard, with free shuttle service to the terminals. In addition to the economy car park, passengers can also choose from a number of off-site car parking facilities with courtesy shuttles to the terminals.

Car rental: 

Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty are all represented at the airport. Car hire is serviced at a ‘consolidated rental car facility’ (tel: (281) 233 1010; www.iahrac.com) about 5 minutes by shuttle bus from the terminal buildings.

Airport hotels

A number of hotels are located in the vicinity of the airport. Many of the hotels operate courtesy buses to/from the airport; these can be booked by contacting the hotel concerned via courtesy telephones in the baggage reclaim area. The airport's website has a complete listing of nearby hotels.

Best Western Intercontinental Airport Inn

The Best Western Intercontinental Airport Inn offers a free shuttle service to/from the airport and is located nearby. The hotel offers complimentary breakfast and it also has fitness and meeting facilities.

Telephone: (281) 548 1402.
Website:
book.bestwestern.com
Comfort Suites Bush Intercontinental Airport

Comfort Suites Bush Intercontinental Airport is located at the entrance to the airport. The hotel is also near to a water park, shopping centre and the business district. The hotel provides a free shuttle service to the airport terminals.

Telephone: (281) 442 0600.
Website:
www.choicehotels.com
Houston Airport Marriott

The Houston Airport Marriott is situated between Terminals B and C and provides a complimentary underground tram service direct to the airport. The hotel offers a business centre with a choice of 39 meeting rooms and full office facilities.

Telephone: (281) 443 2310.
Website:
www.marriott.com
La Quinta Inn

La Quinta Inn is located near to George Bush Intercontinental Airport and offers a shuttle service to/from the airport. The hotel facilities include business services, a fitness centre, and a free breakfast is available.

Telephone: (281) 219 2000.
Website:
www.lq.com
Sheraton North Houston

Sheraton North Houston is located close to George Bush Intercontinental Airport and provides limited transfers to/from the airport. Facilities include swimming pools, business services and extensive fitness facilities.

Telephone: (281) 442 5100.
Website:
www.starwoodhotels.com
Sleep Inn Bush Intercontinental Airport

Sleep Inn Bush Intercontinental Airport is located close to George Bush Intercontinental Airport and provides a free 24-hour shuttle service to/from the airport. The hotel offers a free breakfast, free Internet and a seasonal pool and hot tub.

Telephone: (281) 442 7770.
Website:
www.choicehotels.com
Wyndham Greenspoint

Wyndham Greenspoint is located close to George Bush Intercontinental Airport and offers free breakfast, free internet and business and fitness services.

Telephone: (281) 875 2222.
Website:
www.wyndham.com

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