Flying from Houston to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your trip from in Houston. Check out your options departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) when planning your flight from Houston to Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
Expect to be travelling for 9 hours 49 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from Houston to Frankfurt Airport.
Frankfurt Airport is located in Frankfurt. The city operates in the UTC+1 timezone and is 6 hours ahead of Houston.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is the most popular route. There are 20 direct flights a week to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, take the last flight with United at 19:50. Choose the first IAH to FRA departure with Lufthansa at 15:35 if you want to get going earlier.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Houston to FRA.
Peak months like July or holiday times such as summer and spring break will mean bigger lines at check-in and security. Be on the safe side and get to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a wise idea.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Houston to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) can be booked from this terminal.
If you want to leave from IAH, you can catch a direct flight from Houston to Frankfurt Airport with United.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight from Houston to FRA. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
From the centre of Houston, IAH is approximately 17 miles away. Visit the official airport website or use navigation apps to work out the best way to reach the terminal.
In search of a convenient hotel near George Bush Intercontinental Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Houston to Frankfurt Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Want other options for a direct flight from Houston to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)? Check out the fares flying out of William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
United operates direct flights from Houston to FRA leaving from HOU. Book your favourite seat and get to your destination in one go.
Break up your flight from Houston to Frankfurt Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross a new place off your list. Popular stopovers between William P. Hobby Airport and FRA are:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
HOU is around 12 miles from central Houston. It'll take 22 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour and 42 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before catching your flight from Houston to FRA? Check in to a hotel near William P. Hobby Airport before your trip officially starts. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
About Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Houston to Frankfurt Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near FRA:
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
From Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt is approximately 9 miles away. It takes around 21 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 37 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
For a one-way ticket from Houston to Frankfurt Airport, £231 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return flight starting from £529. These are currently the lowest fares but could change depending on availability.
8 months is how far you'll want to book ahead to lock in cheap tickets from Houston to FRA.
To snag the lowest price on your tickets from Houston to Frankfurt Airport, book your trip for May (it's when flights are cheapest). Have flexibility with your dates? Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the most affordable day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
July is the most popular month to catch a flight from Houston to Frankfurt Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Frankfurt, consider whether you prefer a lively vibe or a quieter pace.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Frankfurt. July is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Houston to FRA sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 28ºC.
Travel in January for cooler conditions. Temperatures average between -4ºC and 7ºC. However, this destination delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Houston to Frankfurt Airport.
More about Frankfurt
Start your Frankfurt trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Houston to Frankfurt Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
One of the best ways to get to know Frankfurt is to visit its most popular attractions. Essential stops include Palmengarten, Goethe House and Frankfurt Cathedral.
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