Flying from Dubai to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning underway by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Dubai to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Dubai Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) are Dubai's main airports.
The average time for a direct Dubai to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight is 16 hours 25 minutes.
Houston is nine hours behind Dubai. George Bush Intercontinental Airport is located in Houston, which runs on the UTC-5 timezone.
The most popular route is from Dubai Airport (DXB) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). You can choose from 7 direct services every week. Emirates operates a 9:30am departure between DXB and IAH.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Dubai to IAH. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
With more travellers during peak seasons, you'll want to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow extra time for delays.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
You can book a direct flight from Dubai to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) departing from Dubai Airport (DXB).
You'll find a direct flight from Dubai to George Bush Intercontinental Airport with Emirates. This popular airline operates services from DXB.
Emirates ranks first in bookings for flights from DXB to IAH.
Emirates is the most consistent performer for punctuality on this route.
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Dubai to IAH with a stopover. To explore the options departing from Dubai Airport (DXB), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between DXB and IAH include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
DXB is around 14 kilometres from central Dubai. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
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74.31% of flights departing from Dubai Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Break up your flight from Dubai to George Bush Intercontinental Airport with a stop at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). One of the main stopovers between Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport and IAH, it's a great opportunity to recharge before the next leg of your journey.
With public transport, you can travel from central Dubai to DWC in about 2 hours 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 45 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport the day before your Dubai to IAH flight:
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time performance of 56.64%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that take off from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
About George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Have a late flight from Dubai to George Bush Intercontinental Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near IAH and hit the pillow fast:
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Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around three weeks before your Dubai to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight.
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Getting from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston
Central Houston is about 21 kilometres from George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of your trip.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
At the moment, ج.م. 21,232 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 36,432. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Dubai to IAH. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Dubai to George Bush Intercontinental Airport tickets throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Snapping up a cheap flight ticket from Dubai to IAH is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as there's a price drop.
Save money on your flight from Dubai to George Bush Intercontinental Airport by using filters. Choose your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Dubai to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
February is the quietest month for flights from Dubai to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), while July is the most popular. Work out the best time to go to Houston based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before locking in your Dubai to IAH flight ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Houston, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 40ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Dubai to George Bush Intercontinental Airport in January when temperatures are between 5ºC and 19ºC.
More about Houston
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Houston right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Dubai to George Bush Intercontinental Airport:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building, The Houston Museum of Natural Science and Holocaust Museum Houston are attractions you won't want to skip in Houston.
Explore more of the United States
Houston has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of the United States you should also see. About 241 kilometres west of Houston, a trip to Austin will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Texas State Capitol, Central Park and Austin Museum of Art, Downtown.
Corpus Christi is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 306 kilometres south-west of Houston. No trip is complete without experiencing Texas State Aquarium, Bayfront Park and Corpus Christi Cathedral.
