Hobby Airport guides for travelers
Plain-English answers to the questions travelers actually have about flying out of William P. Hobby Airport (HOU): how early to arrive, how Hobby compares to Bush, which airlines fly out of which concourse, and how parking factors into the math. Written by the team that operates the lot at 7625 Monroe Rd.
- Travel tips
How early should I arrive at Hobby Airport (HOU)?
Plan to walk through the terminal door 90 minutes before a domestic flight at Hobby on a normal day -- and 2 hours before an early-morning peak. Here is how the math works once you add a shuttle ride and the TSA line.
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Hobby vs Bush (IAH): which Houston airport should you fly?
Houston has two commercial airports. Hobby (HOU) is smaller, closer to downtown, and dominated by Southwest. Bush (IAH) is larger, further north, and the Houston hub for United. Here is how to choose.
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Airline guide for Hobby Airport (HOU): carriers, terminal, and check-in
Hobby is the Southwest hub for Houston, but four other carriers fly out of the same single terminal. Here is who flies where, where to check in, and what to expect once you are inside.
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