Travelling from Stansted Airport (STN) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH): what you need to know
The timezone in Houston is UTC-5, which is five hours behind London.
Your STN to IAH flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Choose a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Stansted Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is a top stopover on the STN to IAH route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport (STN) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
At the moment, £295 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Stansted Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £513. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from STN to IAH if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Stansted Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Stansted Airport (STN)
64.73% of flights that take off from Stansted Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To reach Stansted Airport from central London, it'll take about 1 hour if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 40 miles from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to STN? If you've booked an early flight from Stansted Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Stansted Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near IAH instead:
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For the best deal, reserve your ride from George Bush Intercontinental Airport about three weeks in advance.
Getting from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston
The street address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
From George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston is approximately 17 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Stansted Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Houston in February.
Book your flight from Stansted Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport for August if you want to go to Houston during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from STN to IAH in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
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