Bristol Airport BRS

Airport Overview

Bristol Airport (BRS) is a commercial airport in North Somerset, UK. It serves Bristol, Somerset, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and North & West Wiltshire. BRS is the fifth-largest airport in the United Kingdom.

BRS airports situated in Lulsgate Bottom in North Somerset. It is 8 miles from central Bristol. It is also regarded as the ninth busiest UK airport. Bristol Airport offers direct and connecting flights to several domestic and international destinations.

Airport Stats and Facts

● BRS was called Bristol International Airport from 1997 to 2010.

● In 2018, Bristol Airport served 8.6 million passengers.

● Bristol airport is one of the top airports in the UK, according to Business Passengers.

● BRS has one main terminal that parks all commercial and chartered flights.

Airport Traveling Tips

Passengers traveling to Bristol Airport should be aware of its peak times. BRS is busiest in the morning from 6:00 am to 7:00 am. Early evening hours may also experience sudden traffic surges.
Passengers should ideally arrive at least 2 hours before their flight time. Arriving early makes the check-in process hassle-free.
Passengers can view the BRS Airport Maps before checking-in for their flights.
Passengers with a connecting flight should keep their boarding passes handy. They will undergo another round of screening at BRS.

Passenger Pick-Up and Drop-Off

BRS provides various parking options for visitors. Visitors can park in the airport lots or even at off-site parking spaces. View the parking map here.
If you’re here for dropping off a passenger, you can use the internal roadways.

Flight Status

To access flight arrival information, you can visit BRS Airport Arrivals that offer details about arrival-times, gates, flight delays, etc.
Information related to departures can be found at BRS Airport Departures. You can access arrival time information, delays, maps, and more.
To book flights at affordable rates, book a flight from BRS at iFly.

Airport Terminals

Bristol Airport BRS has one primary terminal. The airport also has one runway. This runway is one of the shortest in the world at a mere 2,060 m. For further BRS-related information, please view the BRS Airport Terminal Map.

Airlines Served

Bristol Airport serves several domestic and international airlines like British Airways, Brussels Airlines, WOW Air, KLM Airlines, Thomas Cook UK Airlines, and more.

View the complete list of the airlines served at BRS.

Airport Parking

Short-Term & Long-Term Parking

BRS offers many parking options for visitors. Depending upon their stay time, visitors can opt for short-stay, long-stay, premium, multi-story, express, or silver zone parking lots.

If you’re looking to park for very little time or are here for just a pick-up, you can choose the short-stay parking lot.
If you need to park overnight or longer, the long-stay, multi-story, and premium parking lots are a safer bet.
If you’re here for dropping someone off, the Express Drop-Off zone is best suited for you.
You can view the detailed BRS parking rates here.

Off-site Parking

Off-site parking is not very popular at Bristol Airport. Visitors mostly choose to park inside the airport’s premises due to the affordable parking rates.

Ground Transport

Various ground transport options are available at Bristol Airport. BRS offers car rentals, airport shuttles, buses, and more. Passengers can also opt for cab services like Uber and Lyft.

Car Rentals

Rental Car services are available at Bristol Airport. Some popular car rental providers are Hertz, National, Europcar, Enterprise, Avis, and more.

Airport Shuttles

Shuttles run 24/7 along two routes. The first route is between the Silver Zone Parking and the Passenger Terminal, while the other route is between the Long-Stay Parking Lot and the Passenger Terminal.

Buses & Trains

Public transport is readily available from Bristol Airport. Buses and trains are the most common public transportations available at BRS airport.

Bus services by Falcon Bus take you to five specific destinations.
The Bristol Airport Flyer has buses that operate along Route 330 and 331.
Bristol Temple Meads is the nearest train station from BRS airport

Amenities & Services

Bristol Airport provides several services and amenities to keep you entertained. These are:

Bars and Restaurants
Lounges
Souvenir Shop
Currency Exchange Depots
Wi-Fi Services
Bookstores
Duty-Free Outlets

Contact Information

Address: Bristol, SW England, BS48 3DY, GBR

Website: https://www.bristolairport.co.uk/

Phone: +444871 334 4444

Contact: https://www.bristolairport.co.uk/contact-and-help

Bristol Airport: A Brief History Timeline

In 1927, the current airport was a flying club owned by a few businessmen.
During WWII, Bristol Airport (then, Whitchurch) was the main operational airbase.
In 1941, this airfield was planned for RAF use.
In 1955, the airport was sold to Bristol Corporation.
From 1997 to 2010, BRS was known as Bristol International Airport.
Finally, it was rebranded and given a new logo in 2010.

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Bristol Airport Q&A

Passengers are advised to arrive at least 2 hours before flight time. If the flight status is 'on-time,' it is better to arrive another half-hour early.

You can fly to both domestic and international destinations from BRS. You can access the complete list of direct flights here.

Passengers can smoke inside the BRS airport only in designated smoking areas. There are smoking areas located near Costa Coffee, Starbucks, and, near the ground floor exit gate.