Bristol Airport (BRS) is an international airport serving the city of Bristol and the surrounding region in South West England.
The airport is located about 8 miles southwest of Bristol city center. It offers flights to over 100 destinations across Europe and beyond, served mostly by low-budget airlines and seasonal holiday charter flights.
In 2024, Bristol Airport handled over 10 million passengers, ranking as the 8th in the UK, just behind Birmingham Airport (BHX).
Major Airlines - Ryanair, Jet2.com, easyJet
Bristol Airport is an operating base for four airlines, three of which are large low-cost players in the British market. They are:
easyJet: The British low-cost giant flies scheduled flights to over 30 destinations with more added during the summer season.
Ryanair: This Irish ultra-low-cost airline will have you flying to airports big or small across Europe.
Jet2.com: Operates flights to many seaside destinations in Spain, Greece, Cyprus, and others. It greatly increases capacity during the summer season.
TUI Airways: A popular holiday airline with scheduled and charter flights to destinations across Southern Europe.
The airport also welcomes a few international carriers such as KLM, which flies direct to Amsterdam (AMS), and SWISS, which offers seasonal flights to Zurich (ZRH).
See all airlines that serve Bristol Airport.
Terminal Layout and Gates
Bristol Airport operates a single terminal equipped with 50 check-in desks and 18 departure gates.
Currently, these gates do not feature jet bridges. Boarding the aircraft is via stairs or buses.
Bristol Airport has unveiled an extensive £400 million renovation project for the next five years. It aims to expand the terminal by 70% to meet the increased demand for air travel.
Wi-Fi at BRS
Wi-Fi is available in all areas of Bristol Airport. To connect, select the network BRS Airport WiFi on your device and follow the on-screen prompts to connect. Enter your email or phone number and you will be good to go.
The free initial connection is limited to 2 hours. After that, you can add another 3 hours of unlimited data for 5 GBP.
Connecting Flights and Transit
Bristol Airport is not a transit airport.
This means there is no airside transit service and all transits are the responsibility of the traveler.
If you have two flights connecting at Bristol, you will need to follow the usual arrivals procedures. This means you will have to clear Immigration and Customs and collect any luggage.
Then, proceed to the Departure Lounge, check-in for your next flight, and drop off any luggage. After that, go through Security again and find your new gate.
Restaurants and bars at Bristol Airport
Bristol Airport is a relatively small airport though it still houses several places to eat or have a drink before your flight.
Some of the dining options you have at BRS are:
Cafe Ritazza: Grab a cup of coffee and the day’s newspaper at this unassuming coffee house before Security.
Tortilla: Get a taste of Mexican cuisine at this restaurant after Security.
Brunel Bar: A great place to sit down for a drink or one of its signature dishes. Located after Security.
Frankie and Benny's: If you fancy Italian-American food, this is the perfect relaxing environment for it. Located airside.
SOHO Coffee Co. and Starbucks provide the caffeine fix in the Security area of the airport.
Lounges at Bristol Airport
As of 2025, Bristol Airport has only a single airport lounge: the Aspire Lounge.
It is open to anyone at an entrance fee of £34.99 for adults and £21.99 for children. Priority Pass and similar membership programs can be used to enter the Aspire Lounge.
Inside the lounge, you will have access to free wifi, a TV, complimentary newspapers and magazines, and complimentary hot and cold snacks and drinks available.
For full meals, you can pay extra to order directly into the lounge from Dexter's Restaurant.
Stays are limited to 3 hours.
Transport to and from Bristol Airport
Bristol Airport is only 8 miles away from the city center. You can reach by car via the A38 highway.
In terms of public transportation, Bristol Airport is also easy to reach (or leave, as a matter of fact).
The A1 bus service, operated by FirstGroup, connects the airport to Bristol with a one-way ticket priced at 9 GBP.
The A3 bus goes to the Weston Railway Station stopping at Worle, Congresbury, and Cleeve. A single ticket costs 5 GBP.
The A4 bus connects BRS with Bath, stopping at Saltford, Keynsham, and South Bristol. A one-way ticket costs 16.50 GBP.
National Express operates a bus between Cardiff (stopping at Cardiff Airport and Newport) and Bristol Airport. This journey takes around 1:20 hours with prices of 9 GBP for a single ticket.
Various other bus companies operate frequent services from Bristol Airport to Swansea, Birmingham, Taunton, Exeter, and Plymouth.
The airport does not have its own railway station. To connect to the National Rail Network, take either A1 to Bristol Temple Meads station or A3 to Worle Station.
You can easily take a taxi to your destination. Arrow Cars is the dedicated taxi service on-site at Bristol Airport. They operate a fleet of air-conditioned estate cars and are available 24 hours a day. The booking desk is located within the covered walkway linking the terminal to the Express Drop Off & Pick-up car park. A quick trip to the city will set you back around 25 GBP.
Last but not least, if you’d like a more independent option, you can hire a car at one of the rental companies based in the Car Rental Centre at the airport. It is located just a short shuttle bus ride from the terminal. The big names, such as SIXT, Europcar, and Avis, to name a few, have offices there.
See your options for private transfers to and from Bristol Airport.
Parking at Bristol Airport
Bristol Airport offers a wide range of parking options for different needs and lengths of stay.
For starters, there is the Waiting Zone which allows a generous 1 hour of stay for free (with a no-return policy within 30 minutes). It’s perfect for dropping off (or picking up) passengers. The hourly rate after that is 10 GBP. It’s located close to the entrance of our Silver Zone car park.
The other options for a quick drop-off or pick-up are:
Drop & Go, located adjacent to the terminal. It costs 7 GBP for 10 minutes.
Short Stay & Pick Up, located a short walk away from the terminal. It costs 7 GBP for 30 minutes.
For long-term parking, the recommended car park is the Silver Zone. It is located a bit further away from the terminal but there is a free shuttle bus that runs between the two every 15 minutes and takes 8 minutes to reach the terminal
Another long-stay option is the Multi-Storey Car Park which is just a 5-minute walk from the Terminal building and suitable for stays between 3 and 8 days. Gate prices begin at 60 GBP per day, and slowly decrease to 40 GBP per day after the fourth day.
Hotels near Bristol Airport
The only hotel within the airport complex is the Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport. It is just 250 meters from the terminal and offers modern rooms, high-quality facilities, and a delicious hot breakfast true to the Hilton brand.
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