IATA: BRS · Bristol, United Kingdom

Bristol International Airport Guide

CapitalLondon
Population68,265,209
CurrencyGBP £ British pound
LanguageEnglish
Time ZoneUTC+01:00 BST
AirportBRS
Distance
Flight Time
Visitors/yr~7,767,933

Bristol International Airport (IATA: BRS) is a key aviation hub serving Bristol and the wider United Kingdom region. The airport operates 2 passenger terminals, handling millions of passengers annually.

Getting to Bristol from BRS

Train and metro offer the fastest connections (20–40 min). Buses and shared shuttles are the most affordable. Taxis and rideshare apps (Uber, Bolt) are ideal with luggage or in groups.

Terminals & Facilities

Bristol International Airport has 2 terminals with duty-free retail, restaurants, business lounges, family zones and prayer rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout.

Airport Lounges at BRS

Multiple lounges are accessible via Priority Pass, Amex Platinum, airline status or day-pass purchase. Amenities include complimentary food and drinks, fast WiFi and shower facilities.

Parking

Short-stay, long-stay and meet-and-greet options are available at Bristol International Airport. Pre-booking online saves 30–50% versus paying at the gate.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Are there hotels near BRS?+
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Top Activities in Bristol

Avon Gorge Rock Climbing Experiences
5.0/5 from 43 reviews · 3.5h · free cancellation
€65 per person
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Life Drawing Classes
5.0/5 from 40 reviews · 1.5h · free cancellation
€42 per person
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Bristol Chocolate Tour
5.0/5 from 22 reviews · 2h · free cancellation
€21 per person
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Wine & Cheese in the Somerset Valleys - with Michelin-star lunch!
5.0/5 from 17 reviews · 8h · free cancellation
€184 per person
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Afternoon Bath City Tour - Private tour from Bristol with a local guide
5.0/5 from 8 reviews · 4.5h · free cancellation
€333 per person
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Bristol Bike Rental
5.0/5 from 6 reviews · 24h · free cancellation
€42 per person
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Bristol private pub hopping and sightseeing with local guide
5.0/5 from 6 reviews · 2h
€124 per person
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Sip and Paint Parties
5.0/5 from 5 reviews · 2h · free cancellation
€53 per person
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Top-rated tours and experiences in Bristol, ranked by traveller rating. Prices are per person and change with date and group size.

Hotels in Bristol

The Miles Arms Hotel
3-star · 7.9/10 from 3 reviews
€63 / night
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The Washington Hotel
2-star · 7.8/10 from 513 reviews
€86 / night
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Hampton by Hilton Bristol City Centre
3-star · 8.5/10 from 252 reviews
€117 / night
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ibis Bristol Centre Hotel
3-star · 8.4/10 from 289 reviews
€119 / night
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Majestic Hotels Bristol
4-star · 9.0/10 from 133 reviews
€132 / night
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ibis Bristol Temple Meads Hotel
3-star · 8.1/10 from 254 reviews
€132 / night
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PREMIER SUITES Bristol Redcliffe
4-star · 8.4/10 from 37 reviews
€139 / night
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Leonardo Bristol City
4-star · 8.9/10 from 498 reviews
€152 / night
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Nightly rates in Bristol for a sample two-night stay for two adults from 29 Sep 2026, cheapest first. Rates move with your dates — check availability for a live quote.

Bristol International Airport (BRS) at a glance

IATA / ICAO
BRS / EGGD
Serves
Bristol
Country
United Kingdom
Local time now
03:41 (BST)
Time zone
Europe/London
Currency
GBP (£)
Capital
London
Coordinates
51.3827, -2.7191

Alternative airports near BRS

Straight-line distance from BRS. A nearby airport is often materially cheaper on the same route — worth checking both before booking.

Cheapest fares found from BRS right now

Updated 31 Aug 2026
DestinationAirlineStopsDepartsFrom
Malaga (AGP)easyJetDirect5 Sep€46
Glasgow (GLA)easyJetDirect18 Sep€61
Faro (FAO)easyJetDirect12 Oct€65
Alicante (ALC)RyanairDirect25 Sep€66
Bari (BRI)RyanairDirect12 Sep€88
Amsterdam (AMS)easyJetDirect20 Sep€97
Porto (OPO)easyJet1 stop28 Nov€112
Palma De Mallorca (PMI)easyJetDirect7 Sep€123
Paris (PAR)Ryanair1 stop17 Oct€125
Krakow (KRK)easyJetDirect24 Sep€129
Napoli (NAP)Ryanair1 stop26 Oct€137
Tenerife (TCI)RyanairDirect11 Oct€146
Return fares found by travellers in the last 48 hours. Prices change constantly - search for your dates to see live availability.

Nonstop destinations from BRS

Bristol Airport has published nonstop service to 64 airports across 22 countries. The busiest are listed first, with straight-line distance from BRS.

DestinationIATACountryDistance
Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise)CDGFrance458 km
AmsterdamAMSNetherlands523 km
ZaventemBRUBelgium505 km
St. PeterJERJersey244 km
DublinDUBIreland331 km
MálagaAGPSpain1,641 km
AlicanteALCSpain1,466 km
FaroFAOPortugal1,650 km
Palma de MallorcaPMISpain1,381 km
TenerifeTFSSpain2,841 km
Saint Peter PortGCIGuernsey216 km
ZurichZRHSwitzerland922 km
CastletownIOMIsle of Man326 km
CorkORKIreland401 km
San BartoloméACESpain2,654 km
Orio al Serio (BG)BGYItaly1,111 km
BratislavaBTSSlovakia1,469 km
BudapestBUDHungary1,642 km
BéziersBZRFrance1,005 km
BergeracEGCFrance767 km
GdańskGDNPoland1,453 km
GironaGROSpain1,133 km
Ibiza (Eivissa)IBZSpain1,426 km
KatowiceKTWPoland1,525 km

Airlines serving BRS

8 carriers publish nonstop service at BRS, ranked by how many routes each one appears on. Counts include codeshares, so a carrier can be listed here while the aircraft is flown by a partner. Schedules change seasonally — check the operating carrier on your own dates before booking.

AirlineCodeTypeRoutes
easyJetU2Budget68
RyanairFRBudget56
Aer LingusEIFull Service4
Helvetic Airways2LRegional2
Air FranceAFFull Service2
ITA AirwaysAZFull Service2
KLMKLFull Service2
Brussels AirlinesSNFull Service2

At the airport

General guidance rather than BRS-specific detail — terminal counts, lounge locations, desk opening hours and lost-property arrangements change often, so confirm those on the airport’s own site before you travel.

SecurityAllow longer than you think at peak departure banks - typically early morning and late evening. Liquids and electronics rules still differ by airport even where scanners have been upgraded.
ImmigrationArriving passengers clear immigration at the first point of entry into a country, not at the final destination, which is what makes tight connections risky on separate tickets.
Terminal transfersWhere an airport has multiple terminals, allow for a shuttle or train between them. Airside transfers are faster, but a change of terminal often means re-clearing security.
Wi-FiFree Wi-Fi is now near-universal at scheduled-service airports, usually with a time limit or an email sign-in. Download boarding passes before you land in case sign-in fails.
Food and shopsMost retail sits airside, after security. Landside options before security are usually thinner and close earlier.
AccessibilityRequest assistance through your airline at least 48 hours ahead. It is a legal entitlement across the EU, UK and US, but only guaranteed when pre-booked.
CurrencyAirport exchange desks carry the widest spreads of anywhere in a country. An ATM in the arrivals hall, or a card with no foreign-transaction fee, is almost always cheaper.
Lost propertyItems left on the aircraft go to the airline; items left in the terminal go to the airport operator. They are separate systems, so report to the right one.