Travelling from Houston to Frankfurt: what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering the departure point for your flight from Houston to Frankfurt. Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH) and Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) are Houston's main airports.
When it comes to working out where to land in Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) and Hahn Airport (HHN) are the primary gateways.
Around 9 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Houston to Frankfurt flight.
Frankfurt is seven hours ahead of Houston and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) is the most traveled route that connects these two cities. There are 14 departures a week to pick from. If you have things to finalize before heading off, the last flight from Houston to Frankfurt is with United Airlines at 19:50. Go for the first IAH to FRA departure operated by Lufthansa at 15:35 to fit in more activities on your first day in Frankfurt.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your Houston to Frankfurt flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Frankfurt
Booking early is often the key to securing a cheap Houston to Frankfurt flight. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
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Flying from Houston
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH)
Take off from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH) on a nonstop flight from Houston to Frankfurt. From IAH, you can fly directly into Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA).
Reserve your Houston to Frankfurt plane tickets with United Airlines. This carrier is a popular option for direct flights from IAH.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your Houston to Frankfurt flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular options:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
New York Newark Airport (EWR)
IAH is about 26 kilometres from central Houston. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
After a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Houston to Frankfurt or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
79% of flights that depart Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport make it to their destination on time.
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
Split up your Houston to Frankfurt flight with a stop so you can freshen up or tick another place off your list. Top stopovers between Houston Hobby Airport and Frankfurt include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT)
You can get to HOU from central Houston in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport will take roughly 50 minutes to cover the 16 kilometres or so.
It's your holiday, so why not extend it with an additional night away? Consider staying at one of these hotels near Houston Hobby Airport the day before your flight from Houston to Frankfurt:
Houston Hobby Airport has an on-time performance rate of 79%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights that leave from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
HOU is located at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
Arriving in Frankfurt
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Frankfurt. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes around 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 20 minutes.
Book a hotel close to FRA if you have a late flight from Houston to Frankfurt. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Frankfurt am Main Airport rental car and explore Frankfurt and beyond with your own set of wheels. Wheego, Alamo and OK Mobility are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Frankfurt am Main Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Hahn Airport (HHN)
Once your flight from Houston to Frankfurt has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in around 1 hour 25 minutes by car. Central Frankfurt is roughly 105 kilometres from Hahn Airport (HHN).
The trip will take about 2 hours 10 minutes on public transport.
There are some comfortable places to lay your head close to HHN. Tuck yourself in after your Houston to Frankfurt flight at one of these well-located options:
Forget about public transport timetables or long taxi lines. Grab a Hahn Airport rental car and take your trip in whatever direction you choose. Check out the rates and availability from Flex To Go, Alamo and Keddy By Europcar.
Lock in the lowest price by securing your ride from HHN four weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a bigger selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Frankfurt
September is the busiest month for flights from Houston to Frankfurt. To skip the crowds, go to Frankfurt in March.
The warmest month in Frankfurt is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your Houston to Frankfurt ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Houston to Frankfurt in January when temperatures average between -4ºC and 7ºC.
More about Frankfurt
Start your Frankfurt trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Houston to Frankfurt, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Educational institution Anne Frank, Main Tower and Staedel Museum are leading attractions which should feature on any good Frankfurt itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
Frankfurt has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Germany you should also see. About 418 kilometres northeast of Frankfurt, a trip to Berlin will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag Building and Berlin Philharmonic.
Hamburg is another well-known destination in Germany and is around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. No trip is complete without visiting Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.



