Houston to Birmingham, West Midlands (IAH–BHX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

IAH Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 12 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between IAH and BHX. Nearest airports to IAH with scheduled service: William P. Hobby Airport (HOU, 24 mi) · Easterwood Field (CLL, 74 mi) · Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT, 79 mi)
Nonstop Charter / private 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight Hide codeshares
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
AMS Amsterdam 11h 31m KLOSUA → 6EBTG3 Amsterdam (AMS) to Birmingham, West Midlands flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 11h 35m AFKLSV → AFG3KQ Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Birmingham, West Midlands flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 12h 23m ACLHNZ → LHLONH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Birmingham, West Midlands flights
CUN Cancún 13h 36m NHUA → BY Cancún (CUN) to Birmingham, West Midlands flights
MBJ Montego Bay 14h 5m UA → BY Montego Bay (MBJ) to Birmingham, West Midlands flights
FCO Rome 15h 38m AZ → FRLSU2 Rome (FCO) to Birmingham, West Midlands flights
MUC Munich 18h 30m ACUA → LHNH Munich (MUC) to Birmingham, West Midlands flights
IST Istanbul 18h 40m 6EPKTG → 3U6EPK Istanbul (IST) to Birmingham, West Midlands flights
CPH Copenhagen 21h 50m EK → LOSK Copenhagen (CPH) to Birmingham, West Midlands flights
DOH Doha 30h 15m B6MHQR → BAMHQR Doha (DOH) to Birmingham, West Midlands flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Birmingham, West Midlands
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+6h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between IAH and BHX, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps IAH Routes BHX Routes IAH Live Flights BHX Live Flights IAH Delays
All flights from Birmingham, West Midlands (BHX) Birmingham, West Midlands to Houston flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to BHX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
AMS ~11h 31m CDG ~11h 35m FRA ~12h 23m CUN ~13h 36m PUJ ~13h 42m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,195
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAH → BHX
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
BHX → IAH
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
93%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+6h
Birmingham, West Midlands is 6 hours ahead of Houston.
IAH: CDT · BHX: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Birmingham, West Midlands.
Visa & Entry

US citizens need a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travel, applied for online. The ETA costs GBP 10 and is valid for multiple entries over 2 years. Stays are permitted for up to 6 months per visit. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Declare goods over GBP 390 in value. UK duty-free allowances apply on goods from outside the UK.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to IAH

IAH has no direct rail link to downtown Houston. The IAH Express bus runs from Houston Amtrak/Greyhound station via Park & Ride to Terminal C (60–90 min, $1.25 with METRO Q card). This is the only transit option; Houston's rail network does not reach the airport.Taxis from downtown Houston cost $50–70 and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) are typically $35–55. IAH sits 23 miles north of downtown on the North Freeway (I-45); traffic is heavy during morning and evening rush. Remote economy parking lots serve all terminals via shuttle.

Facts

IAH–BHX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Birmingham, West Midlands route.
Route details
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: BHX
Full nameBirmingham Airport
IATA / ICAOBHX / EGBB
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr8.6M
Elevation327 ft / 100 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to BHX flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Amsterdam, Charles de Gaulle and Frankfurt Main.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to BHX and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Birmingham, West Midlands is 6 hours ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from BHX to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Amsterdam, Charles de Gaulle and Frankfurt Main. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.