Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH): what you need to know
Houston's timezone is UTC-5, making Houston six hours behind Barcelona.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BCN to IAH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between BCN and IAH:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
$749 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight. A return flight starts from $1,309. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BCN to IAH if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from BCN to IAH.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Of the departures from Barcelona-El Prat Airport, 79.12% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Barcelona-El Prat Airport from central Barcelona, it takes around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near BCN:
Arriving at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Consider booking a hotel near IAH if you're taking a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a George Bush Intercontinental Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and discover more of Houston and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from George Bush Intercontinental Airport about three weeks ahead.
Getting from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston
The address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport is roughly 27 kilometres from central Houston. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
It typically takes 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Houston. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport for August if you want to explore Houston during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 40ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BCN to IAH in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC and 19ºC then.
Explore more of United States
You've done Houston, now it's time to explore other corners of United States. Journey around 306 kilometres west to San Antonio to check off its leading attractions. From The San Antonio River Walk to San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another side of United States, consider Dallas, roughly 370 kilometres north of Houston. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Perot Museum of Nature and Science and Dallas Museum of Art are key highlights.