Which airport should I fly into for Friendswood?

For long-haul and international flights, Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) is the main gateway near Friendswood. The closest airport, Ellington Airport (EFD), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Friendswood?

The nearest is about 6 mi (10 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Friendswood?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Friendswood

The closest airports to Friendswood, Texas: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Friendswood, Texas is Ellington Airport (EFD), about 6 mi (10 km) away — roughly 21 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
EFD	Ellington AirportHouston, United States	6 mi / 10 km	21 min	Regional
HOU	William P Hobby AirportHouston, United States	9 mi / 15 km	32 min	Regional
HPY	Baytown AirportBaytown, United States	23 mi / 37 km	44 min	Regional
GLS	Scholes International At Galveston AirportGalveston, United States	27 mi / 44 km	53 min	International
SGR	Sugar Land Regional AirportHouston, United States	28 mi / 45 km	54 min	Regional
IAH	George Bush Intercontinental Houston AirportHouston, United States	32 mi / 52 km	58 min	International
LJN	Texas Gulf Coast Regional AirportAngleton/Lake Jackson, United States	33 mi / 53 km	59 min	Regional
IWS	West Houston AirportHouston, United States	35 mi / 56 km	1 hr 2 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Ellington Airport (EFD) is the most convenient at about 6 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) (27 mi) is the bigger gateway — worth the extra distance for long-haul or cheaper fares.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Friendswood. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with EFD.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near EFD saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Other cities these airports serve

Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Friendswood is Ellington Airport (EFD), about 6 mi (10 km) away — roughly 21 min by road.