Travelling from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Beijing: what you need to know
Beijing is 14 hours ahead of Houston, where Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is located. Beijing observes the UTC+8 timezone.
To avoid missing your IAH to Beijing flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, it's wise to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
We make it a breeze to book plane tickets from IAH to Beijing with a stopover. To see your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
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IAH is about 21 kilometres from central Houston. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a hotel close to IAH? If you're catching an early flight from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Beijing, these accommodation options set you up for a seamless send-off:
When it comes to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Beijing
442 € is currently the best price for a one-way Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Beijing flight. Return plane tickets start at 935 €. These fares may change based on availability.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from IAH to Beijing. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
Scoring cheap tickets from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Beijing is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to access the lowest prices across the month and walk away with an incredible deal.
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Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to central Beijing takes about 45 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 27 kilometres away.
It takes around 50 minutes to get there by public transport.
If you have a late flight from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Beijing, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near PEK:
Increase your likelihood of getting a great price by booking early. Reserving your ride from Beijing Capital International Airport at least a few weeks ahead of your flight from IAH to Beijing is a smart move.
The address for PEK is Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) is roughly 48 kilometres from central Beijing. Once you've hopped off your flight from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Beijing, it'll take you around 50 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 45 minutes or so.
You'll find some comfortable places to call home for the night near PKX. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your IAH to Beijing flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Beijing
August is the most popular month for flights from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Beijing. To escape the crowds, head to Beijing in December.
The warmest month in Beijing is June, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Beijing plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from IAH to Beijing in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
More about Beijing
Start your Beijing trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Beijing, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Temple of Heaven and Forbidden City are a couple of top-rated attractions to put on your Beijing to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Tiananmen Square.
Explore more of China
Beijing has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of China just waiting to be discovered. About 113 kilometres southeast of Beijing, a trip to Tianjin will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Haihe River, China Ancient Castle and Tianjin World Financial Centre.
Around 418 kilometres south of Beijing, Tai'an is another essential stop in China. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Daguan Peak, Tai’an Fantawild Adventure and Taishan West Lake.