Bristol Airport

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General information

Bristol Airport is an international airport in the west of England, close to the border with Wales. The airport is mainly used by easyJet, Jet2, Ryanair and TUI Airways. From Bristol Airport, the city centres of both Bristol and Bath are accessible by bus and taxi. Bristol Airport is at a very short distance from Pilton, known as the location of Glastonbury Festival. Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport is an excellent hotel within walking distance of the terminal. The new Transport Interchange officially opened in July 2025, offering flat-level access to the terminal from the Drop Off & Pick Up area and the new bus station.

Where is Bristol Airport situated?

Bristol Airport is located southwest of Bristol in the county of Somerset. Bristol Airport’s location is not ideal, as it is still about a 25-minute drive from the M5 motorway after junction 19 (from the north) or junction 21 (from the south). However, its position relative to Bristol itself is convenient.

How many terminals does Bristol Airport have?

The airport has one terminal consisting of three floors. On the ground floor you will find check-in desks 1 to 50 on the left and Arrivals on the right. You can reach the security check and boarding gates via the first floor.

Transportation options and travel costs to/from the centre of Bristol

Fastest - Taxi
35 GBP / 25 min
Cheapest - Bus service
9.00 GBP per person / 45 min
Door to Door - Taxi
35 GBP / 25 min
Flexibility - Car rental
from € 16 per day

A good alternative for flying to or from Bristol Airport are the following airports, sorted by distance from the airport. You can also take a look at the complete list of airports in United Kingdom.

Airport
Distance
Cardiff Airport 43km
Exeter Airport 87km
Southampton Airport 106km
Birmingham Airport 136km
London Heathrow Airport 157km
London Luton Airport 171km
London Gatwick Airport 178km
East Midlands Airport 186km
London City Airport 192km

Which airlines fly from and to Bristol Airport?

The main airlines at the airport are:
  • easyJet brand logo
    easyJet
  • Jet2 brand logo
    Jet2
  • Ryanair brand logo
    Ryanair
  • TUI fly brand logo
    TUI Airways
  • KLM brand logo
    KLM
Here you can find the complete list of airlines at Bristol Airport.

Activities

Activity

From Bristol: Stonehenge and Cotswold Villages Day Tour

Explore the ancient and mysterious Stonehenge on a day trip from Bristol. Stroll around the quintessential villages of the Cotswolds where you can visit Lacock Abbey Cloisters and Castle Combe.
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From Bristol: Mountains & Castles of Wales Day Tour

Discover the beauty of Wales on a small group day trip from Bristol. Explore Caerphilly Castle, visit St Fagans National Museum of History, and enjoy the scenery of Brecon Beacons National Park.
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From Bristol: Oxford and the Cotswolds Full-Day Tour

Explore 2 of England's top destinations on this day tour from Bristol. Visit Oxford, a city of students, spires, and history, and the Cotswolds, with its cobbled streets, cottages, and ancient pubs.
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