IAH Airport Terminal E

Terminal E is George Bush Intercontinental Airport's (IAH) international terminal, home to United Airlines' international and domestic operations along with a growing group of foreign carriers. Since March 2026, Houston Airports has been transitioning select international airlines here from Terminal D as part of the IAH Terminal Redevelopment Program (ITRP).

Terminal E now serves as the primary check-in point for a widening group of international carriers, in addition to United's international and domestic flights. A new ticketing lobby, opened in February 2025, lets passengers check in directly at Terminal E instead of detouring through Terminal C or D.

Terminal E's departure concourse has 23 gates, numbered E1 to E12 and E14 to E24 (there is no Gate E13). Arrivals, including international customs and immigration, are on Level 1, and Terminal D also uses Terminal E's arrivals hall. You can also use our IAH Airport Map to navigate the airport more easily.

The major airlines operating from IAH Terminal E are listed below. Please note that airline operations are subject to change. Do check your IAH Flight Status and board comfortably.

• ZIPAIR
• Air France
• Qatar Airways
• KLM
• Lufthansa
• Emirates
• EVA Air
• Turkish Airlines
• British Airways
• Air Canada
• Aeroméxico
• Air New Zealand
• Avianca
• WestJet
• ANA
• United Airlines
• ITA Airways

Terminal E connects to Terminals A, B, and C via the Skyway (post-security) or the Subway (pre-security). Terminal D is directly adjacent and shares Terminal E's arrivals hall.

Skyway: Departs every two minutes from the Skyway stations in Terminals A, B, C and D/E.

Subway: Departs every three minutes from the Subway stations in Terminals A, B, C, D/E and the Airport Marriott.

The Terminal C, D & E garage offers the closest onsite parking to Terminal E available at $25/day. Other onsite lots include Terminal A & B garage, ecopark covered, ecopark2 covered, ecopark uncovered.

If you want affordable and convenient parking, offsite lots are recommended. IAH Parking with Way offers guaranteed reservations at affordable rates starting from $2.99/day.

Terminal E's expanded checkpoint has 17 lanes, including TSA PreCheck and CLEAR lanes. Check the IAH TSA Wait Times before you arrive.

Terminal E's concourse includes a United Club, the United Polaris Lounge, duty-free shopping, and a growing dining lineup as Houston Airports continues to expand the terminal's food and retail offerings.

Restaurants at IAH Airport Terminal E

Lounges at IAH Airport Terminal E

Shops at IAH Airport Terminal E

Terminal E includes duty-free shopping along with the retail lineup that spans Terminal E's concourse. Location specific list of some prominent shops is mentioned in the table below.

You can find power outlets, charging seats, and mobile device charging stations across the gates and concourses in Terminal E, as well as pre-security zones.

• Concourse E Gates (Gates E1 to E24): Located throughout the gate seating areas and near major holdrooms.
• Pre-security: In the main ticketing, check-in lobby, and international arrivals/baggage claim areas shared with Terminal D.

Service Animal Relief Areas at IAH Airport Terminal E

Service Animal Relief Area are available at two locations at IAH Terminal E.

Nursing facilities at IAH Airport Terminal E

• Mamava Lactation Pod: Located post-security near Gate E12. Features include private, lockable pod for nursing or pumping (accessible via the Mamava app).
• Companion & Family Restrooms: Located throughout the terminal with standard baby-changing stations.

Air France and KLM moved their check-in to Terminal E in February 2026, followed by Lufthansa in March 2026, with additional carriers transitioning from Terminal D in phases. Passengers should confirm their check-in location with their airline before arriving.