Houston Hobby Airport Departures (HOU)

Flight Departures at Houston Hobby Airport

When flying out of William P. Hobby Airport, Houston, Texas there might be a few things that are good to know before arriving for departure.

Please remember to collect all personal belongings from the transfer to the airport.

Parking at Hobby Airport

Two parking garages, the Red and the Blue Garage, are located adjacent to the airport’s terminal building, one with a pedestrian sky bridge to the terminal. Both garages are self-park, although there is Valet Parking available on the second level of the Red Garage. The ecopark lot is not far away and it offers courtesy shuttles for travelers to transfer between the lot and the terminal. Accessible parking is available in all parking options, and there are EV Charging stations available in a few locations. More details about parking at Houston Hobby Airport.

Transfer Options at Hobby Airport

Rental Cars – As the rental car companies at Houston Hobby Airport are located off-airport there are courtesy shuttles for the transfer to the airport after returning the vehicle to the location of the specific rental company.

Public Bus Transportation – METRO has several local bus routes that stop at or near the airport. The journey from Houston takes around one hour and will cost $1.25 in exact change if fare is purchased on the bus.

There are also bus companies that offer transfer from other locations around the area, including a daily shuttle from Galveston. See more about bus services at Houston Hobby Airport.

Taxis – Taxis will drop passengers off outside the Departures area. A variation of taxi companies is available to transfer travelers to the airport. More information about taxis at Houston Hobby Airport.

Shuttles and Ride Shares – Many hotels offer a shuttle service for their guests to have a convenient transfer to the airport. Ride Share App companies are also able to transfer travelers to the airport; these rides are arranged through the company’s app or website.

Trains, Amtrak and Greyhound – To transfer to the airport from the Amtrak/train station or the Greyhound station in central Houston take public transportation from the location to central Houston and then transfer to one of the bus routes that serve the airport. Walking is possible and will take around 15 minutes from the Amtrak Station and around 30 minutes from the Greyhound Station. More details about train services near Houston Hobby Airport.

Accessibility at Hobby Airport

Accessibility for persons with disabilities is important to the airport and it is committed to provide an outstanding experience for all travelers. Accessible parking, restrooms, public transfer, TTY phones, wheelchairs, assistance and much more are therefore in place at the airport.

WiFi at Hobby Airport

Free WiFi is available through the network “Free Airport WIFI”. After connecting to the network it’s as easy as agreeing to the terms and conditions.

Smoking at Hobby Airport

Smoking is prohibited inside or close to the airport entrances and is only permitted in the designated smoking areas located outside on levels 1 and 2.

Service Animal Relief Areas at Hobby Airport

An animal relief area is located near the Red Garage and Ground Transportation curb zone 4 on level 1.

AED at Hobby Airport

Automated External Defibrillators can be found in boxes or cabinets near an overhead sigh with a heart and a light bolt throughout the airport.

ATM at Hobby Airport

Four areas have ATM/cash machines. For departing travelers they can be found in the Main Lobby, pre-security, and near Gates 1 and 21, post-security. The last area is the Baggage Claim.

Currency Exchange at Hobby Airport

Currency exchange services can be found next to the security checkpoint on level 2.

Baggage Carts at Hobby Airport

Baggage Carts can be found in areas near the passenger drop-off zones and in the Baggage Claim area. These are for rent for a small charge. Payment methods that are accepted are smaller cash bills, not coins, and major credit cards.

Food, Beverages and Shopping at Hobby Airport

Pre-security is scarce when it comes to food, beverage and shopping at the airport, but there are plenty of options post-security.

Lost and Found Office at Hobby Airport

The Lost and Found Office can be found next to the American Airlines Baggage Office on the east side of the Baggage Claim area on the lower level.

Chapel at Hobby Airport

Two chapels are located at the airport. One is located near Gate 46 in the Central Concourse and one in Baggage Claim.

Water Bottle Filling Stations at Hobby Airport

Travelers can fill up their water bottles in the water bottle filling stations that are located throughout the airport, both on landside and airside. Bottles have to be empty when going through the security control.

Spa at Hobby Airport

A Spa, XpressSpa, is located near Gate 45 for travelers who wish to spend their time waiting for their flight getting a facial, a massage, waxing, or a manicure or pedicure.

Massage Chairs at Hobby Airport

Massage Chairs can be found in different locations around the airport. They give a deep five-minute massage for a charge.

Art and Music at Hobby Airport

HOU wants to provide their visitors with a relaxed atmosphere through art and music and has one of Texas’ largest collections of public art displayed throughout the airport.

A daily performance by Harmony in the Air performing arts program is provided in the Central Concourse Rotunda. They perform a variation of classical, jazz, international and contemporary classical music.