Travelling from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Palonegro International Airport (BGA): what you need to know
Houston and Bucaramanga are both in the UTC-5 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to catch your IAH to BGA flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Opt for a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Palonegro International Airport. El Dorado International Airport is a top stopover on the IAH to BGA route.
How to find the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Palonegro International Airport (BGA)
Right now, $329 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Palonegro International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $813. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from IAH to BGA, book early. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Palonegro International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
Picking up cheap flights from IAH to BGA is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new deal comes up.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Palonegro International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
IAH's address is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Of all flights departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 78.42% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Houston to George Bush Intercontinental Airport is approximately 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip on public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to IAH? If you're catching an early flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Palonegro International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Palonegro International Airport (BGA)
Consider staying in a hotel close to BGA if you're taking a late George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Palonegro International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Palonegro International Airport rental car and discover Bucaramanga and beyond with your own set of wheels. Localiza, Sixt and Alamo are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Palonegro International Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Palonegro International Airport (BGA) to central Bucaramanga
Palonegro International Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from the centre of Bucaramanga. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Palonegro International Airport (BGA)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Palonegro International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Bucaramanga. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Bucaramanga is February, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Palonegro International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from IAH to BGA in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
Explore more of Colombia
You've seen Bucaramanga, now it's time to discover other corners of Colombia. Journey about 290 kilometres south to Bogota to check off its leading attractions. From Gold Museum to Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Medellin is another sought-after destination in Colombia and is around 290 kilometres west of Bucaramanga. No journey is complete without visiting Parque Arvi, Comuna 13 and Botero Plaza.
