Travelling from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH): what you need to know
Around 11 hours 15 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Frankfurt Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Houston is six hours behind Frankfurt and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
Flights from FRA to IAH start from 10:00 — the earliest with Lufthansa. The latest departure is at 13:55 with United Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 20 weekly Frankfurt Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to catch your FRA to IAH flight.
During popular months like April, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Flying into Houston (and then seeing more of United States!) is easy with Lufthansa. This popular airline has direct flights from Frankfurt Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Lufthansa.
Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier that operates FRA to IAH flights.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Frankfurt Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. These are the top stopovers between FRA and IAH:
London Heathrow Airport
O'Hare International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Right now, R 6,408 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Frankfurt Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 10,020. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To get cheap tickets from FRA to IAH, reserve your trip six months ahead of your departure.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from FRA to IAH by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Frankfurt Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Handy information about Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Of the departures from Frankfurt Airport, 67.47% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Frankfurt Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Frankfurt. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near FRA? If you've booked an early flight from Frankfurt Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
If you're coming in on a late Frankfurt Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near IAH:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a George Bush Intercontinental Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and experience more of Houston and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from George Bush Intercontinental Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston
The address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport to central Houston has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
It takes around 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Frankfurt Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Houston. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Frankfurt Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport for August if you'd like to explore Houston during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from FRA to IAH in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Houston has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be discovered. About 306 kilometres west of Houston, a visit to San Antonio will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral.
Around 370 kilometres north of Houston, Dallas is another essential stop in United States. Experience major highlights starting with Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Perot Museum of Nature and Science and Dallas Museum of Art.
