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Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Istanbul and Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport.

Flights from Istanbul to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport may depart from several airports in Istanbul area, including Istanbul (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW). Flights usually arrive at Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

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

• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Thai Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class

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

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Istanbul to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $525 round-trip via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), compared to $854 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $74–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 39% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 30% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 1% of one-stop connections

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 15% on the Istanbul to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $752 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $877, a difference of $125. 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 Istanbul to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 43 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Istanbul to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport are George R. Brown Convention Center, Daikin Park and Houston Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 7:50 am and lands at 9:01 pm
• Latest: departs at 2:50 pm and lands at 4:01 am.

The flight takes about 13h 11m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 16% above the route average of $799. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Istanbul to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport takes 13h 11m, covering 6,373 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 Istanbul to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $543, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Istanbul to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport flights. 83% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon 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 Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 18h 24m, compared with 18h 29m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 19h 07m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport is 8 hours behind Istanbul (Central Time vs Turkey Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $3 for economy cars. Top options include:
• ACO Rent A Car
• Easirent
• America Car Rental
• Hertz
• Thrifty

Round-trip flights from Istanbul to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport range from $708 to $900, with an average of $799 over the past 12 months. Anything below $708 counts as a good deal.