Travelling from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH) to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD): what you need to know
Addis Ababa is nine hours ahead of Houston and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
To ensure you get on your IAH to ADD flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight 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 all your options for tickets from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Addis Ababa Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between IAH and ADD include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Istanbul Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH) to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
$1,208 is currently the best price for a one-way Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flight. A return flight starts from $1,884. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from IAH to ADD, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Addis Ababa Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH)
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
When it comes to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Houston. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Addis Ababa Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near IAH:
Arriving at Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
If you have a late Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near ADD:
Venture beyond Addis Ababa and check out places outside the usual tourist stops with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Addis Ababa Airport rental car from Green Motion.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Addis Ababa Airport around two weeks before you set off.
When to fly to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Addis Ababa Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Addis Ababa in March.
The warmest month in Addis Ababa is March, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC and 25ºC. Lock in your flights from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Addis Ababa Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
November has average temperatures of between 6ºC and 22ºC. Search for cheap tickets from IAH to ADD around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Ethiopia
You've visited Addis Ababa, now it's time to discover more of Ethiopia. Travel around 354 kilometres east to Dire Dawa to check off its must-visit sights. From Saint Mary Gate of Heaven Orthodox Cathedral to Mosque and Porc Epic Cave, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Time for another stop? Journey to Nazrēt. It's about 80 kilometres south-east of Addis Ababa and features highlights including Adama Mosque and Oromia Martyrs Memorial Monument.