Travelling from Taipei to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can take off from in Taipei. Explore your options departing from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) or Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) when planning your flight from Taipei to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
13 hours 50 minutes is the average duration of a direct Taipei to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight.
The timezone in Houston is UTC-5, which is 13 hours behind Taipei. George Bush Intercontinental Airport is located in Houston.
The busiest route is from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). There are 7 direct services every week. EVA Air operates a 9:20pm departure between TPE and IAH.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Taipei to IAH.
High season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Taipei to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) operate out of this terminal.
You can travel on a direct flight from Taipei to George Bush Intercontinental Airport with EVA Air. This popular carrier operates departures from TPE.
EVA Air is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from TPE to IAH.
With 71.67% of services arriving as planned, EVA Air is the leading performer for punctuality on this route.
TPE is about 48 kilometres from central Taipei. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Taipei to George Bush Intercontinental Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport:
74.72% of flights that leave from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
TSA is about 6 kilometres from central Taipei. It'll take 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 45 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Taipei Songshan Airport the day before your Taipei to IAH flight:
The majority of flights that depart Taipei Songshan Airport land at their destination within the expected time frame. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 91.15%.
About George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Taipei to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near IAH instead:
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IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Getting from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport to central Houston is about 21 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
R 7,647 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Taipei to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. A return flight starts at R 12,209. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Book one month before travelling. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Taipei to IAH.
The best month for scoring cheap Taipei to George Bush Intercontinental Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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The best time to fly from Taipei to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Taipei to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). July is when most people travel to Houston. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in February.
The warmest month in Houston is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Lock in your Taipei to IAH plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from Taipei to George Bush Intercontinental Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
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