Bristol Airport Guide (BRS)

16 airlines fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to over 90 destinations, mainly in the UK and throughout Europe, but also to Sharm el-Sheikh, Enfidha, Cancun and Orlando. It is one of the UK's top 10 busiest airports, with almost 5.8 million passengers passing through in 2011.

Terminals

Bristol Airport has one terminal over two floors and a mezzanine. Check-in, Arrivals and the pre-security shops and restaurants are on the ground floor, and security, the main departure lounge and the post-security shops are on the first floor. The executive lounge and the post-security bars and restaurants are on the mezzanine.

Getting there

Bristol Airport is 8 miles south of Bristol city centre.

Reaching Bristol Airport by car:
From the M5, exit at junction 18 from the north or junction 22 from the south, and take the A38. From the east (M4), take junction 20 onto the M5 southbound, then the A38.

Reaching Bristol Airport by train:
The nearest rail station to the airport is Bristol Temple Meads (7 miles away), which you can reach easily by bus (see below). This station is connected to Bath, Cheltenham, London, Cardiff, Swindon and beyond.

Reaching Bristol Airport by bus or coach:
The Airport Flyer Express Link is a bus service that connects Bristol Temple Meads railway station, Bristol bus station, Clifton and Bristol Airport. The airport is served by local buses and National Express, from London, Penzance, Bath, Plymouth and other local towns and cities.

Shopping and Dining

Shops at Bristol Airport include WHSmith and Flying Visit (a convenience store) before security, and after security are WHSmith, World Duty Free, Dixons Travel, Superdrug and Claire's Accessories. There are also three Travelex kiosks.

World Duty Free and Dixons Travel offer a free Collect on Return service for passengers travelling within the EU.

Bars and restaurants at Bristol Airport include Caffè Ritazza, Soho Coffee Co. and Subway before security. After security are Soho Coffee Co., Bar Zero9, Dexters Chargrill Restaurant and Bar, Starbucks, Burger King and The Wine Deli.

Discount vouchers are available on the airport website. Bristol Airport has become the first airport in the world to let its customers order food and drinks via their smartphone, from the new free QikServe® app.

Services

Taxis: Checker Cars operate taxis from outside the terminal building. The booking desk is within the covered walkway that links the terminal to the Express Drop Off car park.
Currency exchange: available through Travelex.
Internet: wi-fi is available throughout the terminal and is free for the first 30 minutes. There are also broadband-connected PCs before and after security.
Special Assistance: there is an OCS Special Assistance Point in the main concourse.
Other services include baggage trolley hire, a porter service and Fast Track Security passes.

Lounges and business facilities

There is a Servisair Executive Lounge, open to all passengers including children of all ages. Facilities include complimentary drinks and snacks, newspapers, telephone, TV and free wi-fi.

Bristol Airport has a selection of conference and meeting rooms available for hire. Facilities include tea, coffee and water and state-of-the-art presentation equipment. Catering can be arranged on request. Executive showers are available in the main terminal before check-in.

Car parking and car hire

Express Drop Off & Pick Up is next to the terminal via a covered walkway and is £1 for 20 minutes.

The Short Stay car park is a short walk from the terminal, and Long Stay is served by a 24-hour courtesy bus.

Premier Parking is only 150m from the terminal, and Meet and Greet/Valet Parking is also available. There are Special Assistance bays in all car parks.

Motorcycles can be parked free of charge in the dedicated motorbike park.

There are six car hire companies on-site at Bristol Airport: Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz and National. It's advisable to compare prices in advance to find the best deal .

Airport Hotels

There are several hotels and B&Bs within just a couple of miles of Bristol Airport, including Ashdale B&B, The Old Chaff Mill B&B, Acorns Guest House, Holiday Inn Bristol Airport and The Laurels Farmhouse.

Alternatively, Bristol city centre is only 8 miles away, where you'll find a wide range of hotels. Click here to find a great deal on Bristol hotels.

Contact

Call 0871 334 4444 or visit www.bristolairport.co.uk.