How Many Terminals Does IAH Have? Complete Terminal Guide

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) has 5 terminal areas. Each terminal has its own airlines, gates, TSA checkpoints, restaurants, and shops. Here's a complete breakdown of every terminal at IAH.

All Terminals at IAH

Terminal A

• Airlines: United Express (regional)
• Gates: A1–A30
• TSA Checkpoint: Terminal A Checkpoint
• Baggage Claim: Terminal A Lower Level
• Dining: Pappasito's Cantina, Landry's Seafood

Terminal B

• Airlines: United Airlines (domestic)
• Gates: B1–B86
• TSA Checkpoint: Terminal B Checkpoint — TSA PreCheck and CLEAR
• Baggage Claim: Terminal B Lower Level
• Dining: Ember, Hubcap Grill, The Breakfast Klub

Terminal C

• Airlines: United Airlines (domestic & international)
• Gates: C1–C42
• TSA Checkpoint: Terminal C Checkpoint
• Baggage Claim: Terminal C Lower Level
• Dining: Landry's, Ray's BBQ Shack

Terminal D (International)

• Airlines: Air France, British Airways, Emirates, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, All international carriers
• Gates: D1–D12
• TSA Checkpoint: Terminal D Checkpoint — Federal Inspection area for arrivals
• Baggage Claim: Terminal D Arrivals
• Dining: Pappadeaux, 3rd Bar

Terminal E

• Airlines: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines
• Gates: E1–E24
• TSA Checkpoint: Terminal E Checkpoint
• Baggage Claim: Terminal E Lower Level
• Dining: Whataburger, Chick-fil-A

How to Find Your Terminal at IAH

The fastest way to find your terminal is to use our Terminal Finder tool — select IAH and your airline, and you'll instantly see your terminal, gates, and TSA checkpoint. You can also check your airline's app or boarding pass, or visit the official IAH website for terminal maps.

Getting Between Terminals

Large airports like IAH typically have people movers, shuttle buses, or underground trains connecting terminals. Check signage after security for inter-terminal connections. Always allow extra time if you need to change terminals during a connection. See our connecting flights guide for minimum connection times.

For the complete IAH terminal guide with maps, dining, parking, and more, see our full IAH airport guide.

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