Travelling from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Singapore: what you need to know
The timezone in Singapore is UTC+8. The city is 13 hours ahead of Houston, where George Bush Intercontinental Airport is located.
To ensure you get on your flight from IAH to Singapore, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're going away during a peak month like July, make your way to the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Expect lines to be longer during holiday periods like Christmas, New Year and spring break.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and maybe even explore another city. When searching for flights from IAH to Singapore, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
You can enter Singapore for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from United States. But before reserving your cheap tickets from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Singapore, make sure you have the latest information. Visa rules can change, and you may require some documentation if your trip is for business or another reason.
The journey from central Houston to IAH takes around 49 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
After a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near IAH. Whether you're boarding an early flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Singapore or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
How to find the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Singapore
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Singapore is $720. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,364. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from IAH to Singapore. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your ticket from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Singapore.
Create a Price Alert for flight tickets from IAH to Singapore. You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped. We'll tell you when there's a change in price.
Play around with the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Singapore, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Airports in Singapore
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Changi International Airport (SIN) to the centre of Singapore is around 21 minutes by car. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 1 hour.
If you're coming in on a late flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Singapore, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near SIN:
Seletar Airport (XSP)
As soon as your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Singapore has touched down, you can get to the city centre in about 23 minutes by car. Central Singapore is approximately 19 kilometres from Seletar Airport (XSP).
You can expect the journey to take about 1 hour and 24 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to XSP. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from IAH to Singapore:
Best time to go to Singapore
August is the busiest month for flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Singapore. To steer clear of the crowds, head for Singapore in February when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Singapore is May, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Singapore in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 24ºC and 30ºC. Search for cheap flights from IAH to Singapore sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Singapore
After booking your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Singapore, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Singapore:
Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by the Bay are just the start of the top-rated attractions to add to your Singapore itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Universal Studios Singapore.
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