Travelling from Istanbul to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH): what you need to know
Istanbul has two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Istanbul to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
Book a direct flight from Istanbul to George Bush Intercontinental Airport and you'll be in the air for around 13 hours 22 minutes.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport is located in Houston. The city operates in the UTC-5 timezone and is 8 hours behind Istanbul.
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is the most popular route. There are 14 direct weekly flights to choose from. If you prefer a later start to the day, hop on the last flight with Turkish Airlines at 14:50. Choose the first IST to IAH departure operated by Turkish Airlines at 07:45 if you want to get going earlier.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Istanbul to IAH.
Popular months like August or other busy periods mean bigger queues and potential delays. Stay ahead of the crowds by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
You can hop on a direct flight from Istanbul to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST).
You can travel on a direct flight from Istanbul to George Bush Intercontinental Airport with Turkish Airlines. This leading airline operates departures from IST.
We make it a piece of cake to find a flight from Istanbul to IAH with a stopover. To see your options leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between IST and IAH include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
From the centre of Istanbul, IST is approximately 48 kilometres away. Visit the official airport website or use navigation apps to find the best way to arrive at the terminal.
Booked an early flight from Istanbul to George Bush Intercontinental Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near Istanbul Ataturk Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) operates direct flights from Istanbul to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Break up your flight from Istanbul to George Bush Intercontinental Airport with a stop so you can freshen up or tick a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and IAH include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
On public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in around 1 hour and 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 57 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from Istanbul to IAH? Check in to a hotel near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
About George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Istanbul to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near IAH instead:
Getting from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from the centre of Houston. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 20 minutes.
It takes around 49 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 280 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 422 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Lock in cheap tickets from Istanbul to IAH by booking at least 8 months ahead. According to flight price data, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Istanbul to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices for every month.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap tickets from Istanbul to IAH. You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Istanbul to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
February is the quietest time to travel to Houston. Alternatively, join the crowds and visit in July. This is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, but the best time to go is your call.
Book your flight from Istanbul to IAH for August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Houston to range from 24ºC to 40ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC and 19ºC. Search for cheap flights from Istanbul to George Bush Intercontinental Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Houston
After locking in your flight from Istanbul to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Houston:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to start. The Houston Museum of Natural Science, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building and Hermann Park are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Houston itinerary.
Complete your Houston trip with a car rental
After you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from Istanbul to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, the next task is choosing one of our car rentals in Houston. Explore the offers and easily compare your options on price, pick-up convenience, and more.
