Bristol Airport is located in North Somerset, about eight miles southwest of Bristol city centre. It handles both domestic and international flights, including to destinations like Amsterdam, Istanbul, and Dublin. It has a single terminal and one runway, accommodating a range of airlines offering flights across Europe and connections for long-haul destinations, like New York and Cape Town.
How to get to Bristol Airport by train:
The closest train station to Bristol Airport is Bristol Temple Meads, where Airport Flyer shuttle buses can get you to the terminal in just thirty minutes. To reach Bristol Temple Meads, hop on a CrossCountry service from a range of towns and cities across the UK, including Manchester Piccadilly, Edinburgh Waverley, and Cardiff Central.
The Airport Flyer leaves Bristol Temple Meads roughly every half an hour, so we recommend paying attention to timetables so you can get there in good time. This also applies to your CrossCountry train to Bristol - be sure to check train times and easily book Advance tickets on our website.
Facilities in Bristol Airport
Celebrate your holiday the right way by pre-booking a visit to the Escape Lounge. You’ll be greeted with a selection of continental pastries, unlimited hot beverages and soft drinks, complimentary WiFi, and charging points. The perfect way to relax and unwind before your trip.
For those happy to roam the shops and grab a bite to eat in the departures lounge, there is also a range of facilities available to you. Cash machines and currency exchange are available throughout the terminal to change Pound Sterling into Euros or vice versa. You can get two hours of free WiFi, with a subsequent payment of £5 for a further three hours.
For those seeking travel assistance, you can book a trained staff member to help you through the building up to 48 hours before your flight. This can include access to the Sensory Room, a safe and calming place for passengers with autism, dementia, cognitive impairments or other needs. Please be advised, that pre-booking this facility is essential, and a maximum of four people can be accommodated.
![[field.image-alt]](/sites/default/files/basic_page_images/xc_icon_accessibility_englishrose_80x80px.png "[field.image-title]"){kind=icon}
![[field.image-alt]](/sites/default/files/basic_page_images/xc_icon_taxi_rank_englishrose_80x80px.png "[field.image-title]"){kind=icon}
![[field.image-alt]](/sites/default/files/basic_page_images/xc_icon_wifi_englishrose_80x80px.png "[field.image-title]"){kind=icon}
Bristol Airport Shops & Restaurants
Bristol has a range of shops to browse before your flight. After passing through security, you can find great deals on fragrances, gifts, and more at the duty-free store. If you’re looking for flight snacks or a meal before departure, there are food shops offering fresh groceries, conveniently located before security so returning flyers can also grab items to take home. For inflight entertainment, there’s a tech store with the latest gadgets and other shops offering books, magazines, and puzzle books.
When it’s time to eat, passengers have plenty of options. For familiar favourites, you can choose from popular fast-food chains and coffee shops. But if you feel like treating yourself to something special, there are bars offering fine wines, light bites, and delicious breakfast options - perfect for setting a relaxing tone for your journey.
Bristol Airport Travel Connections
There are lots of onward travel connections from Bristol Airport. For example, Arrow Cars can conduct pick-ups and drop-offs at the terminal forecourt. They are available 24 hours a day and are easy to pre-book online through the airport website or directly through taxi companies. Alternatively, you can catch the Airport Flyer to Bristol Temple Meads, Bristol Bus and Coach Station, Bedminster, and the city centre. You can also grab the A3 Weston Airport Flyer if you’re heading to areas like Weston, Worle, Congresbury, or Cleeve. And the A4 Air Decker Bath for Bath, Saltford, Keynsham, and South Bristol.
Coaches also run from the airport, with National Express services leaving for Cardiff and Newport and Flixbus services heading for Swansea.
You can gain access by car via the M5 if you’re coming from the north or south, or on the M4 if you’re approaching from South Wales. There is a multi-storey car park a short walk from the terminal, as well as short stay and drop-and-go areas. The Drop and Go car park is located next to the terminal. Blue Badge holders can receive forty minutes of parking at a discounted rate in the Drop and Go car park.
