Bristol Airport Information
Bristol International Airport is one of the fastest growing airports in the UK, with a year on year passenger increase. The Airport was awarded the 'Investors in People's standard' for the Airport's commitment to staff training and development in November 2002.
A new covered walkway at Bristol Airport provides weatherproof cover to six aircraft stands, opened to the public in December 2002. There are also now regular flights to New York from Bristol Airport.
Bristol International is the only Airport in the SouthWest and Wales with the capability for suitably equipped aircraft to land safely in poor visibility.
Bristol Airport Terminal Facilities
You can find the following shops and outlets at Bristol Airport (BRS):
WH Smiths, Games Zone, Viva coffee shop, Bakers Dolphin, Dorothy Perkins, Shopping - Duty & Tax free store, La Brioche Doree, Brunel Bar, Burger King and The Food Village. The terminal also offers a business express channel.
Bristol Airport Security Arrangements/Check-in
15,000 banned items are being confiscated every day from passengers, at Heathrow, Stansted and Gatwick airports alone. The whole system has slowed down because people are still carrying sharp objects in their hand luggage. In the UK an extra £30m of additional investment has been ploughed into airport security and improving surveillance at the major airports. Tighter security measures at UK Airports means that checking in for your flight at Bristol airport can take longer.
Baggage Allowances/Luggage Restrictions
The majority of airlines base their allowances on recommendations from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). If your hold baggage is heavier than the allowance, the airline is entitled to charge an excess baggage charge. If your cabin luggage is overweight or too big, you might be asked to check it in to the hold. If doing so takes your hold luggage above your hold baggage allowance, you might have to pay excess baggage charges.
Bristol Airport Directions
Bristol Airport from the North M5
Leave the M5 at junction 18 (signposted A4 Bristol & Airport). Take the A4 towards Bristol, following signs for the airport. Go past Bristol City Football ground and connect with the A38 towards Taunton the airport is situated 8 miles South of Bristol on the A38.
Bristol Airport from the South M5
Leave the M5 at Junction 22, at roundabout take 3rd exit signposted A38. At East Brent roundabout joining the A370 take 2nd exit signposted A38 & airport. Continue on this road for approx 11 miles, airport is on the left.
Bristol Airport from the East M4
Exit the M5 at junction 18 (signposted A4 Bristol & Airport). Take the A4 towards Bristol following signs for the airport. Go past Bristol City Football ground and connect with the A38 towards Taunton and Bristol airport
Bristol Airport from the South East (BATH)
Follow the A4 towards Bristol, bear left onto the A4174 signposted Ring Road.
Continue to follow signs for Airport and A38 Taunton.
Bristol Airport from South Wales
Follow M4 over the second Severn Crossing . At junction 22 branch left to join M49 (signposted South West) and then join M5. Leave the M5 at junction 18 (signposted A4 Bristol & Airport). Take the A4 towards Bristol following signs for the airport.
Bristol Airport Contact Numbers
| Airport Contacts | Telephone Number |
| Customs and Excise | +44 (0)127 547 6510 |
| Lost Property | +44 (0)870 121 2747 |
| Bristol Airport Parking | +44 (0)870 121 2747 |
| Bristol Hertz Car Hire | +44 (0)127 547 2807 |
| Left Luggage | +44 (0)870 121 2747 |
| Bristol Flight Reservations Air Arann | +44 (0)800 587 2324 |
| Bristol Flight Reservations Aer Lingus | +44 (0)845 084 4444 |
| Bristol Flight Reservations Air France | +44 (0)845 084 5111 |
| Bristol Flight Reservations Air Southwest | +44 (0)870 241 8202 |
| Bristol Flight Reservations Aurigny Airlines | +44 (0)871 871 0717 |
| Bristol Flight Reservations British Airways | +44 (0)845 773 3377 |
| Bristol Flight Reservations Eastern Airways | +44 (0)165 268 2600 |
| Bristol Flight Reservations Easy Jet | +44 (0)870 600 0000 |
| Bristol Flight Reservations Flybe | +44 (0)871 700 0123 |
| Bristol Flight Reservations KLM | +44 (0)870 507 4074 |
| Bristol Flight Reservations Ryanair | +44 (0)246 0000 |
| Bristol Flight Reservations Skybus | +44 (0)845 710 5555 |
| SN Brussels Airlines | +44 (0)870 735 2345 |