Flying from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH): what you need to know
The timezone in Houston is UTC-5, which is six hours behind Rome.
To ensure you catch your FCO to IAH flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between FCO and IAH:
Frankfurt Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight is $389. A round-trip fare is currently $669. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from FCO to IAH if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for a flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
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Handy information about Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
70.57% of flights that take off from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To reach Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport from central Rome, it'll take around 40 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The journey on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
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Arriving at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
If you're landing on a late Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near IAH:
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Getting from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
From George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston is approximately 27 kilometers away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the center by car.
Traveling to the center on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
When to fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Houston in February.
When booking your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Houston, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from FCO to IAH in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
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