Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH): what you need to know
The timezone in Houston is UTC-6, which is six 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.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between EDI and IAH:
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New York Newark Airport
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Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
73% of flights that depart Edinburgh Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Edinburgh Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to EDI:
Arriving at Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH)
If you're coming in on a late Edinburgh Airport to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near IAH:
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Getting from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH) to central Houston
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
From Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport, Houston is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH)
The quietest month for a flight from Edinburgh Airport to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport is September, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Houston based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Houston is August, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Lock in your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from EDI to IAH in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
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