Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH): what you need to know
Houston's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Houston five hours behind London.
Your LGW to IAH flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between LGW and IAH include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Tampa International Airport
Cancun International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
204 € is currently the best price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight. A return flight starts from 336 €. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from LGW to IAH, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when looking for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights that leave from London Gatwick Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport is about 80 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near LGW:
Arriving at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
If you're arriving on a late London Gatwick Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near IAH:
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Getting from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from central Houston. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
When to fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
July is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Houston in February.
Book your flight from London Gatwick Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport for August if you want to visit Houston during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LGW to IAH in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
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