Bristol Airport

Airport Details

Airport Code

BRS

Full Airport name

Bristol Airport

Address

BS48 3DY, Bristol, United Kingdom

Country Dialing Prefix

44

Telephone

0871 334 4444.

Website

www.bristolairport.co.uk

Number of Terminals

1

Time Zone

GMT (GMT + 1 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October)

Airport Information

Location

The airport is located 13km (8 miles) south of Bristol City Center.

Airport News

A new duty-free shopping area, along with new pre-boarding zones, opened in mid-2010. Further expansion of the airport's capacity and facilities, including development of a 250-room hotel, is scheduled for completion in 2012.

Driving Directions

The airport is on the A38. From the North, leave the M5 at junction 18 and take the A4 towards Bristol. Connect with the A38 towards Taunton. From the South, leave the M5 at Junction 22 and take A38. From East, join the M5 southbound. Exit at junction 18. Take A4 towards Bristol. Connect with A38 towards Taunton. From South Wales, follow M4 over Severn Crossing. At junction 22 branch left to join M49. Take A4. Connect with A38 towards Taunton.

Car Hire

Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz and National are all represented at the airport. All are located immediately opposite the terminal building.

Public Transport

Bus: Bristol International Flyer (flyer.bristolairport.co.uk): runs an express link between Bristol Temple Meads railway station, Bristol Bus Station, Clifton and Bristol International Airport. Book through the airport website.

Coach: National Express (tel: 0871 781 8178; www.nationalexpress.com) coaches operate throughout the South West and South Wales to Bristol Bus Station where you can connect to the Bristol International Flyer, taking you directly to the terminal building. The 404/406 overnight National Express services between Penzance and London now rout via Bristol International Airport, stopping outside the terminal at 0230 and 0215 daily.

Taxi: The official airport taxi service is provided by Checker Cars (tel: 01275 475000; www.checkercars.com). A booking desk is located within the new covered walkway linking the terminal to the adjacent pick up car park and is open 24/7.
Rail: The nearest train station to the airport is Bristol Temple Meads which is found approximately seven miles away. The Bristol International Flyer express coach service connects from Bristol Temple Meads to the airport every 15 minutes at peak times. Information on all national rail travel is available through the 24-hour National Rail enquiries line (tel: 0845 748 4950; www.nationalrail.co.uk).

Car Parking

The short stay car park is close to the terminal and is available for stays of up to three days. The Silver Zone car park is the cheapest on-site option, and is available for stays of more than four days; a 24-hour courtesy bus service takes five to six minutes to and from the terminal. The Long Stay car park is a three to four minute bus ride from the terminal. Premium and valet parking are also offered. All parking is bookable via the airport website. Call 0871 334 4450 for enquiries.

Information and Help Desks

The Information Desk is found in the terminal, before departures.

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: Travelex (Bureau de Change) shops can also be found at the airport before and after security. ATMs are situated next to Travelex, opposite the easyJet check in desks. There is Wireless Internet connection throughout the terminal, passengers get it come up as preferable option when they start up lap top - they pay for a block of minutes like an hour. BIA also have computers with internet access for passengers there are 4 computers before security 12 after security and also in the executive lounge.
Eating and drinking: There are several cafes and restaurants throughout the terminal. After security, eateries include Caviar House & Prunier - a caviar and champagne bar.
Shopping: Find clothes and accessories retailers after security. A new duty-free shop and a luxury accessories outlet are planned for spring 2010.

Conference and Business Facilities

Four meeting/conference rooms are available within the terminal building (tel: 0871 334 4444), offering capacity for up to 100 delegates. Other facilities include basic office services such as fax and photocopying. The Servisair Executive lounge is found in the departures area and includes complimentary drinks and snacks, fax, telephone, TV and Wi-Fi Internet access. Meeting facilities are also offered by some nearby hotels.

Facilities for Disabled Travelers

For general inquiries regarding passengers with reduced mobility, contact (tel: 0871 334 4444). The airport features lifts to all floors, wheelchairs, disabled toilets with help buttons, and Braille signs. Passengers requiring special assistance should contact their airline before traveling.