Flying from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH) to Zayed International Airport (AUH): what you need to know
Abu Dhabi is ten hours ahead of Houston and observes the UTC+4 timezone.
Leave enough time to make your IAH to AUH flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Zayed International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between IAH and AUH:
London Heathrow Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
Hamad International Airport
Handy information about Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH)
IAH's address is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Of all flights leaving Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport, 79% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport from central Houston, it takes around 30 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near IAH. Whether you have an early flight from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Zayed International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Zayed International Airport (AUH)
Book a hotel near AUH if you're taking a late Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Zayed International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Zayed International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz, Alamo or Europcar and discover more of Abu Dhabi and beyond.
Reserve your ride from Zayed International Airport a few weeks in advance to get the best possible rate. If you're planning to travel during a busy period, it's a smart idea to book even earlier.
When to fly to Zayed International Airport (AUH)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Zayed International Airport. December is the most popular month to visit Abu Dhabi. If you like a quieter vibe, go in May.
When reserving your flight from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Zayed International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Abu Dhabi, with temperatures ranging from 30ºC (86ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from IAH to AUH sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
You've seen Abu Dhabi, now it's time to discover other corners of the United Arab Emirates. Travel about 121 kilometres north-east to Dubai to tick off its must-visit sights. From Burj Khalifa to Dubai Opera and Dubai Gold Souk, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Sharjah is another favourite destination in the United Arab Emirates and is around 145 kilometres north-east of Abu Dhabi. No trip is complete without dropping by Rain Room, Al Noor Mosque and Adventureland.