Nestled in the sparkling waters of the
Gulf of Mexico, Galveston Island is more
accessible than you might think. Having
the flight volumes of the nation’s fourth largest
city. Just 50 miles south of
Houston, an island oasis waits to meet you.
Air and Ground Transportation
Passengers bound for Galveston
Island will land in Houston at Bush
Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
Ground transportation from both
airports follows a direct route south,
along Interstate 45.
Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Located 70 miles north of
Galveston, IAH is Houston’s
largest airport. It ranks third in the
number of non-stop domestic and
international flights in the U.S. and
is home to Continental Airlines.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
This urban airport is located
40 miles north of Galveston
Island and is a major hub
for Southwest Airlines.
Chartered Air Transportation
Chartered planes, private jets and
helicopters can fl y directly to the
Island via Scholes International
Airport (GLS), which can
accommodate planes the size
of a Boeing 767 and smaller.
