Getting Around Houston Intercontinental Airport - Complete HD Airport Tour

[@daud3659]

You have no idea how much I love these tours

[@MilesByFoot]

You sure did make my day!

[@iahflyr4690]

As a guy who has flown out of IAH since 1982 and seen the airport grow leaps and bounds over the years and knows the terminals inside/out I will say you did a fantastic job in the tour. My only comment would be when you mention Terminal E as the newest, it is as the newest complete terminal building. However, Terminal C northside is a complete rebuild from the old building that was completed and operational 2017. Again very very well done.

[@MilesByFoot]

Makes total sense, thanks for the input! C North sure did look newer!

[@anomolydebaucle5320]

Too far away from center of town. Nothing free. Expensive luggage carts and shops. 1 hour or more shuttle to town. Pricey. Not worth it unless you are there only on bussiness trip. Go to Las vegas instead or Miami.

[@RJCormanRailfan]

This brings back so many childhood memories back in the 2000's and even into the early 2010's! The last time I recall flying on a major airline was way back in 2007 from IAH to Denver, and then onwards to either Billings or Bozeman.

[@JoeDFWAviation]

4:19 in 2020 we were travelling with a 3 year old little boy and that walkway from B to C helped him to get his energy out during our layover

[@Goober0686]

One of my favorite airports of all time

[@JJR93]

Ha! I recently took that JetBlue flight to BOS for Anime Boston 2022.....I got to IAH way too early as the JetBlue desk didn't even open for another hour. Also, TSA pre-check is in one direction only and I had to circle back around over that sky bridge to get to my actual gate. Once there, though it was easy-peasy. Had a nice lunch, and my flight left on time and got to Boston early. The JetBlue flight itself was really comfortable and fast and they have back-seat USB charging ports which are a MUST! It was also really easy to get from Logan airport to the Airport Subway station via the Blue Line shuttle(bus) and onward to my hotel in the Back Bay. Going back I had to resort to a cab because I didn't account for holiday scheduling on MBTA. Got back to IAH also ahead of schedule, got my parking shuttle quickly, and drove home just after peak lunch time. I prefer HOU when I can use it, but I'm getting the hang of IAH.

[@MilesByFoot]

I hope the tour was helpful; thanks for sharing!!

[@TheMaskedSwordsmen]

Appreciate it lad, going have a little over an hour to get from one gate to another, the info you provided and the info on they're website has help in figuring out the layout and time that will be taken up.

[@MilesByFoot]

Nice; even on opposite sides of the airport, you'll be fine!

[@johnp139]

“Going have”???

[@Pj0tter]

Quality video! Good narration, relaxing music, good footage. I get the chance to revisit my travels. Thank you. I remember in 2019 when I was here that the sandwiches were like $12 or $16.

[@MilesByFoot]

Glad you enjoyed! No one ever accused airport food of being *too* affordable! ;)

[@katia_g213]

Thank you so much for this video! I've been wondering about working here, either in general or as a flight attendant in Houston.

[@MilesByFoot]

That's great! I hope the tour was helpful towards making that decision!

[@Airmanmx1]

Very professional, I wouldn’t be surprised if this is played inside the airport

[@MilesByFoot]

That's very kind, thanks!

[@thayeeboi890]

these videos are soo cool and even better with an explanation! thank you so much!

[@MilesByFoot]

Thank you! :)

[@thayeeboi890]

bruh, just noticed, terminal a & b had only 4 rotundas, so that is why terminal a & b have those weird looking corners

[@ep3163]

Thanks for the tour, I knew IAH was big but didn't realize how much so

[@MilesByFoot]

Pretty intense, isn't it?

[@nicholasbarry7580]

Please do ORD and MDW. I’m planning on connecting through those airports.

[@MilesByFoot]

Stay tuned!

[@roygreen9890]

Great, accurate video! America's Best Large Market Airport (Skytrax) Proud of BOTH of our excellent international airports in Houston! IAH = I Am HOME!! 😎👍

[@MilesByFoot]

I loved my visit at both!

[@roygreen9890]

@@MilesByFoot , it's a shame that you couldn't tour/film the "new" (several years old) Customs and Immigration facility shared between C & E. It's a beautiful AND efficient facility! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmbWd6ZnhJ51l6s .

[@mar91942]

IAH also has the subway that connects A-B-C-D-E but its in the basement, and unlike airports like ATL, you have to go through security again if you use the subway

[@MilesByFoot]

That's right! I talk about it towards the end of the video, around 6:40.

[@yinmytavarez2487]

Excellent video

[@MilesByFoot]

Thank you very much!

[@noahdesmangles4503]

I flew into IAH last month, it’s a nice airport but oh boy, it was busy……traveling around Labor Day!

[@MilesByFoot]

No kidding! There isn't a quiet airport on Labor Day weekend!

[@22vx]

Good stuff! Thanks for continuing to share👍

[@MilesByFoot]

You bet, thanks for watching! ✈️

[@karenandmerrill]

Will be arriving there on 27th february. Looks huge.

[@MilesByFoot]

It's big, but I hope the tour helped! Most of the time, especially if you're connecting, you'll only be in two parts of the airport, and often they're close together!

[@CrystalClearWith8BE]

I would've known that IAH is one of 2 world class designed airports in Texas other than DFW. IAH is way older than DFW by age. They were both operational since the Cold War with IAH operational in 1969 and DFW in 1973.

[@superman1251]

Amazing quality video!

[@MilesByFoot]

Glad you think so!

[@maddycooper7163]

thank you im flying for the first time soon and this really helps!!

[@MilesByFoot]

Glad I could help!

[@frankreese6776]

A guy that lives in Houston I can tell you that airport is BIG

[@jeffreyvasquez6042]

Hey I have a flight for May so would terminal E I think be the one for international travels

[@MilesByFoot]

If you're flying international on United or another Star Alliance airline, you'll very likely fly out of E; other international carriers fly out of Concourse D, like KLM, Avianca, Qatar, and Aeromexico.

[@larrypuzner4091]

I had to stop at IAH to connect from Toronto

[@peterwhalen9069]

Can you do a terminal 2 msp ,Tampa, Fort Lauderdale ,Miami,buffalo tour I like your video

[@trxcky328]

do you happen to have a tour like this for milwaukee? flying out of there soon and don’t know anything about the airport

[@MilesByFoot]

I'm afraid I've never been to MKE; one day I'm sure I'll find my way there!

[@JJR93]

Last year I flew out of IAH to JFK, via a connection in CLT (Charlotte, NC), all on American Airlines. It was my first time in the Big Apple and I was determined to get there before sundown, and technically I did. Had to get up WAY early to do it though. Flight to Charlotte was smooth and I even got a little sleep on the plane. I had a pleasant lunch in Charlotte and my connection to JFK was also on time. I did touch down at JFK with the sun still up, but it was also late Fall, so by the time I navigated JFK, made my way to Jamaica Station to board the LIRR to Penn Station....well, the sun set on me as I rode LIRR to Manhattan. By the time I emerged from Penn Station in Midtown, it was well after dark...but at least Midtown is very well lit and when you emerge and look up you see the Empire State Building and know you've made it. My hotel was just a few blocks north and I'd already scoped it out numerous times on Google Street View. Thank goodness for KZbin Travel Vloggers like you....it's reassuring to arrive in a new place but feel like you know your way from these videos.

[@keithsee3203]

I am connecting via IAH between 2 international flights, do I need to collect mine checked in bags from international flight #1 and re-check in the checked bags for international flight #2?

[@MilesByFoot]

Generally yes, as you'll clear customs when you land here, even if you're connecting. However, you'll typically drop your bags off immediately after customs, then go through security again!

[@xkim9313]

Im definitely gonna get lost in iah I’m from Europe and going to Houston soon 😩

[@MilesByFoot]

I hope the video helps!

[@glendalarios8474]

I need help I’m flying alone and I’m scared to lose my flight 😞

[@MilesByFoot]

You'll do great! You can always ask for help when you're there. I can assure you that any airport official would be happy to help you!

[@sb6162]

Just show up 2 and a half hours early. Once you get through security, immediately find your gate. Follow the signs and if you're having trouble, ask a worker. Once you find your gate go and grab a bite to eat and a drink. Flying alone is the best thing ever.

[@TojisSweatySocks]

Bro I’m so nervous!! I go on my first flight this week! Ugh

[@MilesByFoot]

You can do it! It'll be easier than you think!

[@thayeeboi890]

a few years later and im still questioning why they closed down terminal e

[@loritucker3195]

love your video... I'm flying into SAT airport and flying out at IAH....so if I got this right...so when I check in at "Delta" my gate will probably be on A terminal then 12 thru 15 gates and is the TSA I go through near my check out counter?.. then after going through TSA I have to walk awhile down a walkway to get to A 12-15 terminal then walk to the end to my gate. I feel there is a lot of walking for me or is it closer than I think? I have never been to IAH before, nervous.

[@MilesByFoot]

Delta is in Terminal A. Each terminal has its own security checkpoint, though everything is connected once you're past security. It's not much walking. From security in A to your gate is probably a five minute walk!

[@loritucker3195]

@@MilesByFoot ty you have eased my mind and heart:)

[@ore6959]

Question - is the Terminal E check-in area open? I heard that it's closed but I also get other reports saying it's open.

[@MilesByFoot]

When I was there in October it was open; see 06:39. I'd imagine now, as international service has picked up, it will be open now, too! If you find that it isnt, you can take the landside Subway to another terminal to check in. If you're flying United, you can check in at any terminal!

[@ore6959]

@@MilesByFoot Thanks a lot!

[@killerbees177]

Which airport is better to get to downtown via transit?

[@MilesByFoot]

I have a video covering that for this trip, but both are accessible by bus and are roughly 45 minutes to the city center.

[@peterschultz6361]

It would be nice to know how to access another terminal for a connecting flight.

[@MilesByFoot]

All terminals are accessible airside, and you can connect to each on IAH's automated people mover, called the Skyway; each terminal's stations are highlighted in the video :)

[@fredthomas7385]

How far is terminal C to Terminal E?

[@MilesByFoot]

Terminal C is in the center of the airport, and it's spread across the most space, so it's harder to say exactly, as it depends on the gate. The southern half of Terminal C connects directly to Concourse E. From concourse center to concourse center is about a third of a mile, 8-10 minutes to walk.

[@fredthomas7385]

@@MilesByFoot thank you, wife and I flying in to connect to a flight to Guam via Honolulu and have about 90 minutes to get to our next gate.

[@itsmeiniaku]

we will arrive in IAH by ANA from Japan and we will fly with United to Baltimore. How far is the international arrival terminal to domestic one?

[@MilesByFoot]

Not terribly far. Chances are you'll be arriving in Terminal E, and will clear customs from there, which will put you on the landside of Terminal E. You can either clear security again in Terminal E and take the Skyway to your gate (likely in Terminal B or D), or take the Subway to the appropriate terminal, then clear security there. Either way, It will likely involve about 10 minutes of walking once you've cleared security again.

[@itsmeiniaku]

@@MilesByFoot thank you for the info. I just can"t imagine i will have to grab our luggages which is SiX suitcases then recheck them again.

[@MilesByFoot]

@@itsmeiniaku You likely will. While I've never done this at IAH, you do need to recheck your luggage after clearing customs. It's usually a short distance, and luggage carts should be available to make it easier. :/

[@marcman844]

IAH USED to be good, but it has been over-expanded. If you take the Skytrain from one end to the other you will have to TRANSFER between trains as there isn't a single way to get from one to the other. Plus, at all the restaurants the chairs are BOLTED TO THE FLOOR so you cannot get comfortable and you MUST scan a QR code to order food; no menus in the United areas. I used to love IAH but now I avoid it even more than ORD. Odd how the two most hated airports I travel are United hubs. Hmm.

[@unclehomer2022]

Fun fact: United doesn’t have checkin or bag drop at Terminal A. Checkin at Terminal B

[@MilesByFoot]

Indeed not! Terminal A is for non-hub carriers, like Delta and Southwest.

[@joshuaandino]

IAH should have more flights to parts of Europe and Africa

[@MilesByFoot]

I'm sure more will come as international travel grows again; for now, Dulles outside Washington offers a lot of European and African destinations on United and international carriers.

[@irvingtabora7889]

👍👍👍👍

[@MilesByFoot]

👌

[@artkoch9066]

I do think IAH should be name " Houston International Airport "it more conform

[@MilesByFoot]

While I agree with you, it is helpful in the context of Houston's other airport, Houston Hobby, which is *also* an international airport!

[@artkoch9066]

@@MilesByFoot OK i see your point :)

[@prabindrashrestha2177]

Do Austin airport

[@MilesByFoot]

It is the next Texas airport on my list!

[@nguyentam5109]

I call (in-ter-con-in-ent-al) interconinental

[@Lumpia_In_Texas]

This airport is too damn big and too damn busy lol.

[@ILoveQazaqstan]

And yet too damn full-lined

[@elizabethmorales2287]

Latinos no lleguen a este aeropuerto porque son MUY RACISTAS!!! 1.Importante llevar el boleto de ida y vuelta 2.Si tienes algo que esconder NO LLEVES CELULAR x q te lo quitan y lo desbloquean buscando pruebas. 3.NO FIRMES NADA porque lo q quieren es q tú te vayas voluntariamente. 4.Pide un representante de tu consulado 5.Exige un intérprete en ESPAÑOL 6.Van a INTIMIDARTE diciéndote que o te regresas a tu país o te dan 6meses de cárcel 7.Te tienen q preguntar si tu vida corre riesgo si regresas a tu país (contesta que SI) porque así ellos no te pueden regresar. ***De preferencia no lleguen al aeropuerto de Houston x q ahí son muy racistas.***

[@frankd.506]

It's everything I would have expected from an airport with that name, the incompetence was astonishing, they lost my daughter's one little bag causing her to miss her connecting flight ,her only option 10 am the next day but they offered her a chair to sit on that was very kind 🤦‍♂️they found her bag but wouldn't let her have her phone charger so when all was said and done I had to rent an overpriced room and buy her a new overpriced charger, I'd like to thank United airlines for their massive incompetence as well ,I attempted to get some kind of recourse but got a major run around and after waiting on hold or eventually getting a call back more incompetence ,If it's humanely possible it will be by auto from now on .

[@MilesByFoot]

Well, I guess I did ask for experiences people had at IAH!

[@aaronkamakaze2967]

How do you miss a flight when they lose your bag? They can just send it on a later flight and then deliver it to your final destination. This makes absolutely no sense. If a airline truly is responsible for you missing a connecting flight they always provide food and hotel vouchers. Since losing a bag doesn’t prevent someone from catching their connecting flight I am assuming this is why you were not reimbursed. I have had luggage lost plenty of times, it’s all apart of traveling. But it’s not a big deal. The airline always finds it and delivers it to your final destination free of charge. George Bush intercontinental airport has been rated the best airport in the US 2 times in a row these past few years. So this strange experience that doesn’t make any sense, certainly isn’t the norm.

[@frankd.506]

@@aaronkamakaze2967 What airline or airport do you represent ? That was basically a play by play of what went down,I had to live that nightmare with my daughter afraid for her safety as well, not sure if you've noticed but there's been nothing but problems at airports lately I'm certainly not the exception.

[@aaronkamakaze2967]

@@frankd.506 afraid for her safety? Lol ok bud.

[@frankd.506]

Run along shill .

[@oSnapMillerTime]

IAH is one of the most boring major airports in the US. Everything is closed by 10pm. NOTHING is around the airport worth going to if you have a long layover.

[@MilesByFoot]

It's made for connections, not layovers, that's for sure.

[@millennialaviation]

It would be nice if they put something more entertainment wise, but you gotta take that up with the ones at the top lol

[@johnp139]

The “subway” is basically a copy of the WEDWAY People Mover in WDW.

[@MilesByFoot]

It is; same designers!