Flying from Houston to Birmingham International Airport (BHX): what you need to know
Get your vacation planning started by considering where you'll catch your flight from Houston to Birmingham International Airport (BHX). George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are the main airports in Houston.
Birmingham International Airport is located in Birmingham. The city operates in the UTC+0 timezone and is 5 hours ahead of Houston.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Houston to BHX. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
July is a busy travel month. If you're taking off then or around a major holiday like Fourth of July, show up even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even tour another city. When searching for flights from Houston to BHX departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The distance from central Houston to IAH is around 27 kilometers. Check out Google Maps for the best way to get there, whether that's in your own car or with public transport.
Booked an early flight from Houston to Birmingham International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to George Bush Intercontinental Airport:
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Make the most of your vacation with a stopover on your flight from Houston to Birmingham International Airport. Visit family or friends or tick another city off your list. Whatever your plans, check out these options between William P. Hobby Airport and BHX:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
On public transport, you can travel from central Houston to HOU in around 1 hour and 42 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometers away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 22 minutes.
You're off on vacation, so why not enjoy an extra night away from home? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near William P. Hobby Airport the day before your flight from Houston to BHX:
About Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Houston to Birmingham International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near BHX:
Getting from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to central Birmingham
From Birmingham International Airport, Birmingham is approximately 24 kilometers away. It takes around 23 minutes to get to the center driving.
Getting to the center by public transport takes about 48 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
$298 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Birmingham International Airport. Return flights start from $665. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from Houston to BHX if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from Houston to Birmingham International Airport across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Sign into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll get notified straight away if there's a new deal on this route. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you from searching for a cheap ticket from Houston to BHX every day.
Make the most of the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Houston to Birmingham International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
The best time to fly from Houston to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
June is the most popular month for flights from Houston to Birmingham International Airport. To escape the crowds, head for Birmingham in February when things are quieter.
Think about the type of weather that'll suit your plans for Birmingham. July is known as the warmest month. Lock in your flights from Houston to BHX sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 10ºC and 24ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Houston to Birmingham International Airport in January when temperatures average between 0ºC and 8ºC.
More about Birmingham
After locking in your flight from Houston to Birmingham International Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Birmingham:
Cadbury World and The Library of Birmingham are just two of the major attractions to put on your Birmingham to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at National Sea Life Centre.
Complete your Birmingham trip with a car rental
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