Flying from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH) to Veracruz Airport (VER): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Veracruz Airport.
Houston and Veracruz share the UTC-6 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
Flights from IAH to VER start from 09:30 — the first with United Airlines. The latest departure is at 09:32 with United Airlines. Overall, you can choose from seven weekly Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Veracruz Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your IAH to VER flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Flying into Veracruz (and then seeing more of Mexico!) is a cinch with United. This popular carrier has direct flights from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Veracruz Airport.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is United.
With a dependable 86.67% of services landing on schedule, United has the best on-time performance for IAH to VER flights.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Veracruz Airport. Here are the top stopovers between IAH and VER:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Mexico City Juarez International Airport
Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport
Handy information about Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH)
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
79% of flights that take off from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport reach their destination on time.
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Houston. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Veracruz Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to IAH:
Arriving at Veracruz Airport (VER)
If you're coming in on a late Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Veracruz Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near VER:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Veracruz Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Europcar or Keddy By Europcar and explore beyond Veracruz's usual tourist stops.
Booking your vehicle from Veracruz Airport about three weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Veracruz Airport (VER) to central Veracruz
From Veracruz Airport, Veracruz is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Veracruz Airport (VER)
November is the most popular month for flights from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Veracruz Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Veracruz in March.
Lock in your flight from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Veracruz Airport for May if you want to visit Veracruz during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IAH to VER in January. Average temperatures are between 17ºC (63ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Mexico
You've done Veracruz, now it's time to explore other corners of Mexico. Travel about 322 kilometres west to Mexico City to tick off its must-visit sights. From Zócalo to Historic Centre (Centro Historico) and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Ecatepec de Morelos is another must-experience destination in Mexico and is around 306 kilometres west of Veracruz. No trip is complete without experiencing Zoologico Zacango, Centro Ecoturistico y Educación Ambiental Sierra de Guadalupe and Botanical Garden.