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IAH airport car service

IAH airport car service

International and domestic arrivals at IAH, with meet-and-greet service and flight tracking through customs delays.

Airport codeIAH
Location~23 miles north of downtown
PickupMeet & greet or curbside
Flight trackingIncluded

Houston airport car service from IAH

George Bush Intercontinental Airport is Houston's largest airport and its main international gateway. Located about 23 miles north of downtown Houston, IAH is a major hub for United Airlines, with nonstop service to destinations across the Americas, Europe and Asia.

Houston is a vast city, and IAH's location means most trips into town are longer than travelers expect. The Galleria, the Texas Medical Center and the Energy Corridor can be forty-five minutes or more away at busy times, and international arrivals often include long waits at customs.

Texas VIP Limo takes the uncertainty out of arriving in Houston. We track your flight, allow time for immigration and customs, and meet you at baggage claim with a sign bearing your name, ready for the drive to your hotel, home or office.

  • Real-time flight tracking
  • Complimentary wait time
  • Meet-and-greet with name sign
  • Luggage assistance
George Bush Intercontinental Airport chauffeur service

How your IAH pickup works

1

Share your flight

Add your flight number when you book. We track it from departure.

2

Get your details

Receive your chauffeur's name, phone and vehicle before you land.

3

Meet your chauffeur

At baggage claim with your name, or at the arrivals curb.

4

Ride in comfort

Water, chargers and a quiet cabin, straight to your destination.

Arriving at and departing from IAH

International arrivals

For international flights, your chauffeur's arrival accounts for passport control and customs. Because we monitor your flight, you never pay for the time it takes to clear immigration.

Meet-and-greet or curbside

Meet-and-greet service puts your chauffeur at baggage claim with a name sign; curbside service sends you a message when the vehicle is in position at the arrivals pickup area.

Getting into Houston

Traffic between IAH and central Houston varies widely by time of day. We plan the route at the moment of your arrival and keep you comfortable on the way, with water, chargers and a quiet cabin for calls.

Departing from IAH

Allow at least two hours for domestic flights and three hours for international departures, plus extra drive time during weekday rush hours.

Medical Center travel

Many travelers arrive at IAH for appointments at the Texas Medical Center. We provide comfortable, punctual transfers for patients' families and medical professionals, with plenty of room for luggage.

Private aviation in Greater Houston

Private flyers often use Hobby, Sugar Land Regional (SGR) or Conroe–North Houston Regional (CXO), as well as IAH. We serve all of them and coordinate with your FBO.

Energy industry travel

Houston is the energy capital of the world, and many IAH arrivals are headed to company offices in the Energy Corridor, downtown and the Greenway Plaza area. We support corporate travel programs with priority booking, passenger profiles and consolidated invoicing, plus Sprinters for project teams arriving together.

Cruises and onward travel

Some travelers arrive at IAH before a cruise from Galveston or continue to Austin and San Antonio by road. We provide direct transfers to the cruise terminal and city-to-city transfers across Texas, with flight tracking on arrival.

Typical drive times from IAH

Approximate times outside rush hour. Your chauffeur plans the best route at the moment you travel.

DestinationTypical drive
Kingwood20–25 min
The Woodlands25–30 min
Downtown Houston30–45 min
Galleria / Uptown35–50 min
Energy Corridor35–50 min
Texas Medical Center40–55 min
NRG Park40–55 min
Sugar Land45–60 min
Katy45–60 min

Going further?

We provide direct transfers from IAH to any city in Texas, with fixed one-way or round-trip rates and comfort stops on request.

Comfort after a long flight
Comfort after a long flight
Corporate travel in Houston
Corporate travel in Houston
Hotel arrivals
Hotel arrivals

Where travelers go from IAH

From IAH, most travelers head south toward downtown Houston, the Galleria and Uptown, the Texas Medical Center or the Energy Corridor on the west side. Others go north to The Woodlands and Spring, home to many corporate campuses and residential communities.

Because Houston's distances are large, a comfortable vehicle matters. Our SUVs and sedans give you a quiet cabin to rest or work after a long flight, and Sprinters keep families and teams together with all their luggage.

IAH airport: 6 practical tips

01

Add your flight number

We track international and domestic flights in real time.

02

Allow for customs

International arrivals can take longer than expected, and your chauffeur waits.

03

Mention medical appointments

Tell us if you are going to the Medical Center so we can plan timing.

04

Plan around rush hour

Weekday afternoons add time on the way into Houston.

05

Book group pickups together

We coordinate separate flights in a single plan.

06

Request child seats

Available on request with your child's age.

Book your IAH transfer.

Tell us where you're headed, choose your vehicle, and our team confirms every detail.

  • Rate fixed at confirmation, no surge pricing
  • Real-time flight tracking on airport pickups
  • Professional, vetted chauffeurs
  • Live 24/7 support from a real person
Prefer to speak with someone? Call (512) 540-3644, available around the clock.

IAH airport transfer FAQ

Can't find your answer? Contact our team

How long is the drive from IAH to downtown Houston?
Typically 30 to 45 minutes, and longer at rush hour.
How do international arrivals work at IAH?
We allow time for passport control and customs, track your flight and meet you at the exit, with no charge for delays.
Do you serve The Woodlands?
Yes. The Woodlands is one of the closest major communities to IAH, usually about 25 to 30 minutes away.
Can you take me to the Texas Medical Center?
Yes. We regularly drive patients' families and medical professionals to the Texas Medical Center, with plenty of room for luggage.
Can you meet a group at IAH?
Yes. We coordinate pickups for groups arriving on one or several flights, with one point of contact.
What if my flight is delayed?
We adjust automatically. Flight tracking and complimentary wait time are included with every pickup.
Do you provide transfers from IAH to Galveston?
Yes. We drive directly from IAH to the Galveston cruise terminal, typically in about an hour and a quarter to an hour and a half depending on traffic.
Can I book a round trip from IAH?
Yes. We can schedule your return pickup to IAH at the same time, with timing planned around your departure flight.

Every exceptional journey begins before the door opens.

Tell us where you need to be. Texas VIP Limo will coordinate everything in between.