Flying from Houston to Birmingham International Airport (BHX): What you need to know
Houston has two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Houston to Birmingham International Airport (BHX) taking off from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
Birmingham is five hours ahead of Houston. Birmingham International Airport is located in Birmingham, which operates on the UTC+0 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Houston to BHX. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Houston to BHX. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these airports:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Located around 27 kilometres from the centre of Houston, IAH can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Houston to Birmingham International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near George Bush Intercontinental Airport:
78.42% of flights that leave from George Bush Intercontinental Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
IAH's address is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
HOU is about 19 kilometres from central Houston. It'll take you 20 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Houston to BHX flight, unwind in one of these hotels near William P. Hobby Airport:
The majority of flights that depart William P. Hobby Airport make it to their destination on schedule. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 81.06%.
HOU is located at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Reserve a hotel near BHX if you're catching a late flight from Houston to Birmingham International Airport. Settle into one of these options and say goodnight sooner:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Birmingham International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo and explore beyond Birmingham's main sights.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around one week before your Houston to Birmingham International Airport flight.
Getting from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to central Birmingham
The centre of Birmingham is roughly 11 kilometres from Birmingham International Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions, so do a little research before you go.
Travelling by public transport takes about 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Currently, ₹ 35,354 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Birmingham International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 59,666. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Houston to BHX, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Houston to Birmingham International Airport (BHX). June is when most people travel to Birmingham. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in February.
Book a Houston to BHX flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Birmingham to range from 10ºC to 24ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Houston to Birmingham International Airport in January when temperatures are between 0ºC and 8ºC.
More about Birmingham
Start your Birmingham trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Houston to Birmingham International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. The Windsor Castle, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre are top attractions which should feature on any good Birmingham itinerary.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London is just one of the many places in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered after you've seen Birmingham. Around 153 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Bristol is another favourite destination in the United Kingdom and is around 129 kilometres south-west of Birmingham. No journey is complete without dropping by Banksey, Banksy's You Don't Need Planning Permission to Build Castles in the Sky and Clifton Suspension Bridge.
