Flying from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Glasgow: what you need to know
The timezone in Glasgow is UTC+0. The city is six hours ahead of Houston, where Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is located.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your IAH to Glasgow flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's wise to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your plane ticket from IAH to Glasgow. All you need to do is uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Give yourself a breather (and maybe even a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Travelling from central Houston to IAH takes about 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Glasgow? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to IAH:
Of all flights departing from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 79% land on schedule at their destination.
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Glasgow
$572 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Glasgow flight. A return ticket right now is $1,542. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from IAH to Glasgow. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the nearer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Glasgow throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
You don't need to check back constantly to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when there's an extra saving on cheap flights from IAH to Glasgow.
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Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
The distance from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to central Glasgow is roughly 13 kilometres. It'll take you around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
If you have a late flight from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Glasgow, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near GLA:
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Glasgow Airport around three weeks in advance of your flight from IAH to Glasgow.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Once your flight from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Glasgow has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in around 50 minutes by car. Central Glasgow is roughly 48 kilometres from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
Travelling by public transport will take around 55 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel near PIK. Here are a few options where you can check in after your IAH to Glasgow flight:
Get the lowest price by reserving your ride from PIK two weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Glasgow
January is the quietest month for flights from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Glasgow, while September is the most popular. Work out the best time to go to Glasgow based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Glasgow is July, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC and 20ºC. Lock in your Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Glasgow plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IAH to Glasgow in January when temperatures average between -1ºC and 7ºC.
More about Glasgow
After booking your flight from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Glasgow, choose a hotel that combines comfort with a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Glasgow:
King's Theatre and Glasgow Cathedral are a couple of leading attractions to add to your Glasgow to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many places in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've seen Glasgow. Around 290 kilometres away to the southeast, check out popular attractions including Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Birmingham is another standout destination in the United Kingdom and is around 402 kilometres southeast of Glasgow. No journey is complete without experiencing Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.