George Bush Intercontinental Airport airport (IAH)

United States · Houston

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) Online Check-in

United Airlines' Texas hub, major Latin America gateway. Five terminals (A–E) connected by underground train. Houston's main international airport (HOU is secondary domestic).

Now at George Bush Intercontinental Airport

  • Security wait (today, avg) 18 min n=9 reports · last 30 min
  • Disruption No reported disruption
  • Weather impact Clear, 14 °C
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Quick information

Recommended arrival (Schengen)
120 min before departure
Recommended arrival (international)
180 min before departure
Terminals
5
Airlines
30
Time zone
America/Chicago
ICAO
KIAH

Airlines we cover at George Bush Intercontinental Airport

George Bush Intercontinental Airport hosts about 30 airlines in total. We have terminal-specific check-in pages for the 0 listed below. Pick yours to see counters, bag-drop, and online check-in details.

No terminal-specific check-in pages for this airport yet. Browse the full airline directory for general check-in info.

How to check in for a flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport

  1. Check in online before you leave home

    Most airlines open online check-in 24–48 hours before departure. It saves time at the airport and avoids airport-counter fees on low-cost carriers.

  2. Arrive at the right terminal

    IAH has 5 terminal(s). Check your airline's terminal in the table above before you set off.

  3. Drop off checked baggage

    Counters typically open 2 hours before departure and close 40 minutes before. Use self-service bag-drop kiosks to save time.

  4. Pass security

    Liquids must be in a single transparent bag, max 100 ml each. Laptops and large electronics out of bags. Submit your security wait time below to help others.

  5. Reach your gate on time

    Most airlines close the gate 20 minutes before departure. Allow 5–15 minutes to walk from security to the gate.

Tips for George Bush Intercontinental Airport

  • Underground train between terminals

    All five terminals connected airside by underground people-mover. Use it — walking takes 30+ min between distant terminals.

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Frequently asked questions

Which terminal does United use at IAH?

United uses Terminals B (regional), C (mainline domestic), and E (international). Check boarding pass for exact terminal.

Official sources

The check-in details on this page are sourced from each airline's website. For terminal layout, opening hours, and ground-side services, see the George Bush Intercontinental Airport official site below.

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