Travelling from Houston to Belfast: what you need to know
Houston has a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Houston to Belfast flying out of Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH) or Houston Hobby Airport (HOU).
Touch down in Belfast at Belfast International Airport (BFS) or Belfast City Airport (BHD).
Belfast is six hours ahead of Houston and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Allow plenty of time to catch your Houston to Belfast flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling over a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Belfast
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap Houston to Belfast flights if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
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Flying from Houston
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing Houston to Belfast flights leaving from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
Travelling from central Houston to IAH takes around 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Houston to Belfast? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport:
Of the departures from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport, 79% touch down on time at their destination.
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
You can get to HOU from central Houston in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes to travel the 16 kilometres or so.
You're off on holiday, so why not extend it with another night away? Think about kicking back in one of these accommodation options near Houston Hobby Airport the day before your flight from Houston to Belfast:
Houston Hobby Airport has an on-time performance of 79%. This figure shows how frequently flights that depart from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
The street address for HOU is 7800 Airport Boulevard.
Arriving in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
The distance from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to central Belfast is roughly 19 kilometres. It'll take you about 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Houston to Belfast. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BFS instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Belfast International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Budget, Drivalia or Dollar and explore beyond Belfast's main sights.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Belfast International Airport about three weeks ahead of your Houston to Belfast flight.
Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Once your flight from Houston to Belfast has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in about 15 minutes by car. Central Belfast is approximately 5 kilometres from Belfast City Airport (BHD).
Public transport will get you there in approximately 25 minutes.
After your flight from Houston to Belfast, rest your head at a hotel near BHD. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Budget, Sixt and Alamo make picking up a Belfast City Airport rental car easy and quick. These trusted companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Avoid paying extra. Securing your ride two weeks before your arrival at BHD will help you save.
Best time to go to Belfast
September is the most popular month for flights from Houston to Belfast. To travel when it's less crowded, head to Belfast in February.
The warmest month in Belfast is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Lock in your Houston to Belfast ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap flights from Houston to Belfast in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
More about Belfast
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Belfast right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from Houston to Belfast:
Titanic Belfast and St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast are a couple of leading attractions to put on your Belfast itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Grand Opera House.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored after you've experienced Belfast. Around 274 kilometres to the southeast, top sights here include Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Science and Industry Museum.
Birmingham is another favourite destination in the United Kingdom and is around 354 kilometres southeast of Belfast. No journey is complete without a visit to Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome and Bournville Experience.