kelkel2 Posted February 12, 2023 #1 Share Posted February 12, 2023 We are in the beginning process of planning if we want to drive or fly. Obviously fling is quite costly currently and I don’t foresee that changing. We could drive, but it’s about a 12 hour drive and we’d probably for sure have to split it into 2 days. Not a deal breaker but for sure a consideration. What is the best airport to look at flying into? Houston Hobby? We’d be flying from Chicago and could fly out of midway or o’hare so we have plenty of options. We aren’t married to any airlines but do prefer southwest for their nonstop options. I just need to start getting an idea of what our options are. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Tillie Posted February 12, 2023 #2 Share Posted February 12, 2023 Hobby is better, by far. It is at least 30 minutes closer to Galveston. It is small compared to Intercontinental (IAH). There's just one terminal at Hobby vs. five at IAH. About 90% of the flights to Hobby are Southwest and that would make Midway the option. There are plenty of nonstops from O'Hare to Intercontinental, but there is no reason to put yourself through the hassle at both of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelkel2 Posted February 12, 2023 Author #3 Share Posted February 12, 2023 8 minutes ago, Texas Tillie said: Hobby is better, by far. It is at least 30 minutes closer to Galveston. It is small compared to Intercontinental (IAH). There's just one terminal at Hobby vs. five at IAH. About 90% of the flights to Hobby are Southwest and that would make Midway the option. There are plenty of nonstops from O'Hare to Intercontinental, but there is no reason to put yourself through the hassle at both of them. Thanks!! I appreciate the input! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galveston Cruiser Posted February 13, 2023 #4 Share Posted February 13, 2023 Definitely Hobby. Closer to Galveston and SW flights. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelkel2 Posted February 13, 2023 Author #5 Share Posted February 13, 2023 1 hour ago, Galveston Cruiser said: Definitely Hobby. Closer to Galveston and SW flights. Ok, and if we would decide to drive and that’s a big IF. Is the parking garage near the port secure? Like trustworthy? I don’t want to come back to busted windows and a stolen catalytic converter. (That’s probably just paranoia) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted February 13, 2023 #6 Share Posted February 13, 2023 Hobby is the closest , IAH takes a extra 30 minutes to get to port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galveston Cruiser Posted February 13, 2023 #7 Share Posted February 13, 2023 12 hours ago, kelkel2 said: Ok, and if we would decide to drive and that’s a big IF. Is the parking garage near the port secure? Like trustworthy? I don’t want to come back to busted windows and a stolen catalytic converter. (That’s probably just paranoia) Parking is secure. Probably safer than parking at your grocery store. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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