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Gatwick is the overall most convenient option. It has better accessibility, it's easy to navigate, and it features budget and regular airlines. Still, Heathrow stands as an excellent option if you want to catch an international flight from there. If you’re traveling for business, London City is the closest to Downtown London and has a business-oriented vibe, while the rest of the airports are better for budget airlines.

The Heathrow Express train is the quickest mode of transport from LHR to the London city center. You’ll board from Terminal 2, 3, or 5 and take about 15min to the city. You can also use the underground train accessible from Terminals 2 and 3 between the pedestrian subway and Terminals 4 and 5 through the lift or escalators.

If you’re traveling with kids, George Bush International Airport offers several nursing rooms and nurseries in different terminals. With older kids, you can rise the Skyway inter-terminal train as you wait for your flight. Alternatively, you can go check out the airport’s art collection that includes sculptures to photographs placed throughout the airport's terminals, including Terminal A, B, C, D, and E.

LGW has several services for people with reduced mobility, including wider access paths, ramps, wheelchairs, buggies, assistance lanes, and special toilet facilities.

Among airlines operating Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to London flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• British Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Iberia: offers free seat selection
• Finnair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport and London. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• British Airways

Flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to London usually depart from Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) and may arrive at several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to London:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £421 return via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared with £701 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £27–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to London most commonly connect through:

• Istanbul (IST) – 27% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 10% of one-stop connections
• New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) – 9% of one-stop connections

Istanbul (IST) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 14% on the Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to London route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £639 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £738, a difference of £99. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to London route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 29 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to London flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 25%, Night flights for 25%, and Morning flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in London are London Victoria Station, London Euston Railway Station, and Hyde Park. These are among the most viewed places in London on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to London:

• Earliest: departs at 15:30 and lands at 00:43
• Latest: departs at 22:40 and lands at 07:53.

The flight takes about 9h 13m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 12% above the route average of £682. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to London takes 9h 13m, covering 4,833 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to London are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £256, which is 34% below the typical average for this route.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 12h 48m, compared to 12h 59m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 13h 18m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

London is 6 hours ahead of Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (British Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since London is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near London Heathrow Airport (LHR) – daily rates from around £5:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Hertz

Near London Gatwick Airport (LGW) – daily rates from around £6:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• U-Save
• Europcar
• Alamo

Near London City Airport (LCY) – daily rates from around £8:

• GREEN MOTION
• Budget
• Hertz
• Avis
• Sixt

Near London Luton Airport (LTN) – daily rates from around £8:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Budget

Near London Stansted Airport (STN) – daily rates from around £7:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• U-Save

Return flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to London range from £523 to £894, with an average of £682 over the past 12 months. Anything below £523 counts as a good deal.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to London route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.