Bush Intercontinental, Houston (IAH)
An airport in Houston, United States. IATA code IAH. ICAO code KIAH. Terminals: Terminal A, Terminal B, Terminal C, Terminal D and Terminal E.
On Flyteller:
- Departures and arrivals
- The map, with 281 places inside it, 111 of them to eat and drink
- Walking routes along its mapped corridors
- Passport queue times through the day
- Essentials, each fact with the page it came from: getting there and away; lounges; facilities; terminals and airlines; at security
- What you can take through security
The airport’s own website: www.fly2houston.com
Quick answers
Is there food after security at Bush Intercontinental?
Yes. The map has 97 places to eat or drink after security.
How do I get to Bush Intercontinental by public transport?
METRO Route 500 IAH Downtown Direct and Super Shuttle.
How many terminals does Bush Intercontinental have?
5: Terminal A, Terminal B, Terminal C, Terminal D and Terminal E.
Flyteller’s map · checked Thu 24 Sept · en.wikipedia.org · checked Thu 24 Sept
Getting there and away
- METRO Route 500 IAH Downtown Direct: George R. Brown Convention Center / Downtown Transit Center and William P. Hobby Airport · Source: en.wikipedia.org
- Super Shuttle: surrounding communities · Source: en.wikipedia.org
- Rideshare apps, shuttles, or rental cars · Source: fly2houston.com
- Metro: Houston METRO public bus 102 serves IAH Airport, running between the downtown Metro station and Terminal C, where it stops on the south side at baggage claim level. Fares and route details are on the Houston METRO website. · From Sleeping in Airports; latest report 2026
- Car hire: On-site car hire firms are based east of JFK Blvd in a separate building, the Rental Car Center. From Terminals A, B and C, shuttles leave every 5 minutes from 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM and every 10 minutes from 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM. From Terminal D they only run until 9:00 PM. · From Sleeping in Airports; latest report 2026
- Taxi: Taxis pick up outside baggage reclaim at every terminal. Inside Houston city limits, each ride costs a flat rate or the metered fare, whichever is lower. Every trip adds a $2.75 flag drop fee, plus a $1 late-night surcharge where it applies (8:00 PM – 6:00 AM). Groups of 2 or more share 1 fare, and senior citizens get 10% off. · From Sleeping in Airports; latest report 2026
Lounges
- Air China lounge · Source: en.wikivoyage.org
- American Airlines Admirals Club · Source: en.wikivoyage.org
- American Express Centurion Lounge · Source: en.wikivoyage.org
- Qatar Airways lounge: Opens 4 hours before departure · Source: en.wikivoyage.org
- United Club (Terminal C, near Gate C1): Terminal Terminal C · 5:30AM-10:30PM · Source: en.wikivoyage.org
- United Polaris Lounge: Terminal Terminal E, between the United Club location and Gate E12 · Source: en.wikivoyage.org
- USO Lounge · Source: en.wikivoyage.org
- Minute Suites: Terminal Terminal C North · past security, private relaxation suites and showers · Source: en.wikipedia.org
- HAS Executive Club: Terminal Airside in Terminal D, close to Gate D5 · After security · Entry at the door from $45 • lounge passes bought in advance • lounge memberships • Diners Club credit card rewards • first or business class on some airlines · 1:00 PM – 1:45 AM · From Sleeping in Airports; latest report 2026
- KLM Crown Lounge: Terminal Airside in Terminal D, close to Gate D7 · After security · $50 at the door • lounge passes bought in advance • lounge memberships • Business class on KLM or SkyTeam airlines on Standard or Flex fares • Flying Blue Ultimate, Platinum or Gold members • SkyTeam Elite Plus members · 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM · From Sleeping in Airports; latest report 2026
Facilities
- wifi: Free Wi-Fi via 'Free Airport WIFI' network · Source: en.wikivoyage.org
- charging: Power outlets added in many seating areas in most terminals · Source: en.wikivoyage.org
- prayer: Two interfaith chapels for prayer or quiet meditation, one with prayer mats · Gate C33 and Gate D15 (Terminal D chapel has prayer mats) · Source: en.wikivoyage.org
- lost_property: Items lost while in flight are held by the airline · Source: fly2houston.com
- hotel: Houston Airport Marriott directly attached to the airport, with restaurant, lounge, fitness, conference facilities · between Terminals B and C · Source: en.wikipedia.org
- assistance: USO center and lounge in Terminal D for active and reserve military personnel · Terminal D · Source: en.wikivoyage.org
- info_desk: Interactive Visitor Kiosks and direct dial phones for hotel shuttle requests in Baggage Claim · Baggage Claim · Source: fly2houston.com
- opening_hours: Houston Airport opens 24 hours a day. Check-in and bag drop hours differ between carriers, so confirm them with your airline. TSA screening hours depend on the terminal. · From Sleeping in Airports; latest report 2026
- showers: Showers can be found at the Centurion Lounge in Terminal D, the United Polaris Lounge in Terminal E and Minute Suites in Terminal C. · From Sleeping in Airports; latest report 2026
Terminals and airlines
- Terminal A: non-United domestic carriers, occasionally United Express · Source: en.wikipedia.org
- Terminal B: United Express · Source: en.wikipedia.org
- Terminal C: United domestic flights · Source: en.wikipedia.org
- Terminal D: non-United international flights · Source: en.wikipedia.org
- Terminal E: United international flights, international arrivals · Source: en.wikipedia.org
At security
- CLEAR allows members to bypass long lines and go straight to screening · Source: fly2houston.com
- TSA Pre-check expedited screening program · Source: fly2houston.com
- CLEAR enrollment center hours by terminal · Source: fly2houston.com
- TSA Pre-check hours vary by terminal, e.g. Terminal E · Source: fly2houston.com
- Terminal D has modified TSA checkpoint hours because only two airlines operate there · Source: fly2houston.com
What can I take through security?
Updated 2026-09-24
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