George Bush Intercontinental
LocationThe airport is sited 22 miles (35km) north of
Houston. Time DifferenceGMT -6 (GMT -5 from March to
November). ContactsTel: +1 281 230 3100. Transfer to the CityNumerous shuttle services, including minibuses and
limousines, are available from the airport to downtown Houston and
a variety of other destinations, including the Gulf Coast resort
city of Galveston. SuperShuttle shared-ride service picks up from
any home or business. Metro's Airport Direct bus departs from
across from the Downtown Transit Center from 5.30 am to 8pm.The
30-minute nonstop journey departs every 30 minutes and costs $30
return, or $15 one way. The Houston Metro offers public bus
services from the south side of Terminal C, including an express
airport bus. Courtesy vans are operated by various hotels and there
are courtesy telephones in the baggage claim area. FacilitiesFacilities at the airport include dozens of
food and beverage establishments from formal dining to fast food.
There are also many newsstands and speciality shops throughout the
airport. Duty-free shops are available in the international
terminal. ATMs and currency exchange are available throughout the
airport, as are business services including fax, photocopying and
Internet facilities. Disabled facilities are
good. Car ParkingThere is lots of parking available at the airport
terminals and at off-airport sites. A free shuttle service connects
the parking facilities to the terminals. Note that all vehicles
entering the A/B and Terminal C garages will be searched by
security personnel. Departure TaxNone. Websitewww.fly2houston.com/iah