Which airport should I fly into for The Woodlands?

For long-haul and international flights, George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) is the main gateway near The Woodlands. The closest airport, David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport (DWH), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from The Woodlands?

The nearest is about 7 mi (12 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 The Woodlands?

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 The Woodlands

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

The nearest airport to The Woodlands, Texas is David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport (DWH), about 7 mi (12 km) away — roughly 25 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
DWH	David Wayne Hooks Memorial AirportHouston, United States	7 mi / 12 km	25 min	Regional
CXO	Conroe/North Houston Regional AirportHouston, United States	14 mi / 23 km	28 min	Regional
IAH	George Bush Intercontinental Houston AirportHouston, United States	15 mi / 24 km	29 min	International
IWS	West Houston AirportHouston, United States	26 mi / 42 km	50 min	Regional
HOU	William P Hobby AirportHouston, United States	38 mi / 61 km	1 hr 8 min	Regional
SGR	Sugar Land Regional AirportHouston, United States	39 mi / 62 km	1 hr 9 min	Regional
HPY	Baytown AirportBaytown, United States	41 mi / 66 km	1 hr 14 min	Regional
HTV	Huntsville Municipal AirportHuntsville, United States	41 mi / 66 km	1 hr 14 min	Regional

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

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport (DWH) is the most convenient at about 7 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) (15 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 The Woodlands. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with DWH.

Hotels near the airport

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

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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 The Woodlands is David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport (DWH), about 7 mi (12 km) away — roughly 25 min by road.