Airports
The City of Houston is serviced by two major airports. Greeters will be at the airport near baggage claim during peak travel times from 29-31 August. They will be wearing white vests with the World Methodist Conference logo and/or green cowboy hats, so make sure to look for them when you arrive!
Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
With more than 700 daily departures and 30.8 million domestic passengers passing through its gates in 2013, Bush Intercontinental is the largest airport in Houston.
All five terminals are connected by an automated people-mover and underground train. Wifi internet, retail stores, and more than 50 food and beverage outlets ensure a pleasant visit. Visitor information centers, a currency exchange booth, as well as ADA amenities are also available.
Source: www.fly2houston.com/IAH-ariline-info)
Bush Intercontinental Airport is located about 20 miles north of Downtown.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
Hobby Airport serves domestic destinations and offers wifi internet, retail stores, and more than 12 food and beverage outlets. Visitor information centers as well as ADA amenities are also available.
(Source: www.fly2houston.com/hou-Airlines)
Hobby Airport is located about 11 miles south of Downtown.
Bus Transportation from Airport
Buses will be arranged for 29, 30 and 31 August during scheduled times. The schedule will be posted here when it is available and will be emailed to those registered. Please note that the bus schedule will be arranged by volume and demand, so if you will be arriving outside of these days, or late at night or early in the morning, BUSES MAY NOT BE RUNNING. Please plan to use one of the following options if this is your situation.
Shuttle Service
SuperShuttle operates from both Bush Intercontinental and Houston Hobby Airports. Make your reservation online using discount code: Z6HZV.
From Bush Intercontinental Airport – http://www.supershuttle.com/Locations/HoustonIAH
From Houston Hobby Airport – http://www.supershuttle.com/Locations/HoustonHOU
Taxis
All destinations within Houston city limits are charged according to the zone or meter rate, whichever is less.
Approximate Taxi cost:
- $55 from Bush Intercontinental Airport
- $30 from Houston Hobby Airport