Travelling from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 9 hours 10 minutes.
London's timezone is UTC+0, making London five hours ahead of Houston.
Flights from IAH to LHR start at 15:35 — the first with British Airways. The last service of the day is at 22:40 with British Airways. Overall, you can choose from 38 weekly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your IAH to LHR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
British Airways offers direct flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in London — and maybe even more of United Kingdom if your schedule allows.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is British Airways.
Among carriers operating IAH to LHR flights, British Airways leads the way for on-time arrivals.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to London Heathrow Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between IAH and LHR include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Nashville International Airport
Manchester Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
ج.م. 13,609 is currently the best price for a one-way George Bush Intercontinental Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. A return flight starts from ج.م. 33,631. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Book nine months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from IAH to LHR.
Plan your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to London Heathrow Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from IAH to LHR.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
Handy information about George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
78.42% of flights departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport land at their destination on schedule.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Houston. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near IAH? If you're catching an early flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to London Heathrow Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
If you're getting in on a late George Bush Intercontinental Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near LHR:
Go where the road takes you with a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion and discover more of London and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from London Heathrow Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
From London Heathrow Airport, London is approximately 31 kilometres away. It takes around 55 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
July is the most popular month for flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to London Heathrow Airport. For a quieter experience, head to London in February.
Lock in your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to London Heathrow Airport for July if you want to explore London during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 26ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from IAH to LHR sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've seen London, now it's time to explore other parts of United Kingdom. Travel around 161 kilometres north-west to Birmingham to tick off its popular sights. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, your itinerary will be busy.
Bristol is another essential stop in United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres west of London. No journey is complete without seeing Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.
