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When should I leave to pick someone up at IAH?
IAH pickup timing changes sharply for international arrivals. Travelers entering through Terminals D or E must clear immigration, collect bags, pass customs, and reach the Terminal E Meeter and Greeter Lobby before a private driver should approach the Arrivals curb.
IAH route identity
This page is for George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Airport identity and coverage come from the published Arrival airport catalog.
What the reviewed guidance says
- IAH international arrivals from Terminals D and E use the adjoining federal inspection process.
- Passengers clear immigration, collect baggage on Level 1, and pass customs before entering the public lobby.
- The public meeting point after processing is the Terminal E first-floor Meeter and Greeter Lobby.
Mistakes to avoid
- Driving to Terminal D curb before the traveler exits through Terminal E.
- Treating aircraft arrival as completion of immigration and customs.
- Leaving the Cell Phone Lot without a terminal-specific ready message.
IAH pickup questions
When is an international passenger ready at IAH?
After immigration, baggage collection, and customs are complete and the traveler reaches the Terminal E public arrivals area.
Does a Terminal D international passenger exit at Terminal D?
International passengers arriving at Terminal D proceed through federal inspection and emerge through the Terminal E International Arrivals Hall.
What should an IAH passenger send after customs?
Send that processing and bags are complete, then identify the Terminal E passenger-pickup door or signed position.
Related IAH pickup guidance
IAH pickup zones
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IAH waiting areas
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