Bristol Airport, opened on May 1, 1957, serves the metropolitan area of the city and the southwest region of England. It operates with domestic and international flights to Europe, North America, Africa and the Caribbean.
Official Website: bristolairport.co.uk
Number of Terminals - 1 - Open 24 hours a day.
Annual passenger traffic: More than 7.6 million passengers went through it in 2016.
Tel: +44 371 334 4444. Information counters are available on the ground floor and first level.
Bus - The Airport Flyer Express connects the site with Bedminster, Bristol Temple Meads, the bus station, Cleeve, Congresbury, Worle and Weston-super-Mare. It operates every 10 minutes, 24 hours a day. The trip to downtown Bristol takes 25 minutes and the fare is £8.00, while to Weston is £5.00 (35 min.)
National Express (Tel +44 371 781 8181) links the enclosure with Cardiff (£5.00; 1 hour and 25 min.), Newport and the rest of the country 12 times a day.
The Falcon service from Stagecoach (Tel +44 145 241 8630) goes to Plymouth in 2 hours and 45 min., with stops at Taunton and Exeter (£24.00).
Air Decker (Tel +44 122 544 4102) provides transportation every 30 min. from 4:00 am to 0:00 am to Bath via Saltford, Keynsham, Brislington and Bishopsworth. Travel time is 50 min. and costs £14.00.
The A2 service from First Group (Tel +44 345 602 0121) runs to Weston-super-Mare in 55 min. between 8:20 am and 6:45 pm, with intermediate stops in West Wick, Banwell, Winscombe, Sandford, Churchill, Langford and Wrington.
Train - Services from Great Western Railway (Tel +44 345 700 0125) and Virgin Trains (Tel +44 344 556 5650) depart from Bristol Temple Meads Station to different destinations throughout the country, like Bristol Parkway, Bath, Cardiff, Cheltenham, Cornwall, London and Swindon.
Taxi - Ranks are found directly outside the terminal. The official operator is Arrow Cars (Tel +44 127 547 5000), with an office in the Arrivals area. Journey time to the city centre is 20-30 minutes.
Further information on the public transport
There are car rental desks at the car park in front of the terminal.
Avis (Tel +44 344 544 6007 - Mondays through Fridays from 7:00 am to 11:30 pm, Saturday from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm, Sunday from 7:30 am to 11:30 pm)
Budget (Tel +44 344 544 4667 - Mondays through Fridays from 7:00 am to 11:30 pm, Saturday from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm, Sunday from 7:30 am to 11:30 pm)
Enterprise/National/Alamo (Tel +44 127 547 4400 - Mondays through Fridays from 7:00 am to 11:30 pm, weekends from 8:30 am to 11:30 pm)
Europcar (Tel +44 371 384 3403 - 7:00 am to 0:00 am)
Hertz (Tel +44 843 309 3011 - 7:00 am to 0:00 am)
Sixt (Tel +44 844 499 3399 - 7:00 am to 0:00 am)
The airport has ATMs, currency exchange bureaus (4:00 am to 0:30 am), postbox, VIP lounges, printing services, internet kiosks and free Wi-Fi access for 2 hours. Meeting and conference rooms in the administrative building.
Food and Drinks- Coffee shops in the public area; bar, cafés, restaurants and fast food outlet after the security checkpoint. Caffè Ritazza, in the Arrivals area, opens 24 hours a day.
Shopping- In the Departures Hall there is a duty-free shop. There are also stores selling electronics, accessories, clothing, cosmetics, books, magazines.
Baggage- Trolleys available for £2.00 and porters throughout the enclosure. Secure wrapping next to the check-in counters. Left luggage service at the information booth. Enquiries about lost property should be directed to Tel +44 127 547 3573.
Other Services- Pharmacy, travel agencies, baby changing facilities, children's play area.
Several parking areas available, in addition to free spaces for motorcycles and bicycles. More information: Tel +44 371 334 4444. Rates and reservations
Silver Zone - For stays of more than 4 days. Courtesy shuttles around the clock to the terminal.
Long Stay - Ideal for stays of more than 1 day, with complimentary shuttles.
Multi-Storey - Car park with several levels in front of the terminal.
Premier - Monitored 24 hours a day and available for periods of 1 to 15 days. Situated 150 meters away from the check-in area.
Short Stay - Opposite the main building, for stays of up to 3 days.
Express - Passenger pick-up and drop-off, connected to the terminal through a covered walkway. Valet parking service available.
Passengers requiring special assistance should notify their airline about their needs 48 hours in advance. There are reserved parking spaces, transportation systems equipped for people with reduced mobility, elevators and adapted toilets. More information: Tel +44 127 547 3403.
The Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport (Tel +44 127 540 5966) is connected to the terminal through a walkway. Some options nearby operate courtesy shuttle buses to and from the airport. Acorns Guest House (Tel +44 127 547 4745), Forge Acommodation (Tel +44 127 547 2000), Aanbevole Guest House (Tel +44 127 547 4745), The Old Chaff Mill (Tel +44 127 547 4435), Coombe Dale Accommodation (Tel +44 127 547 5121), Airport Tavern (Tel +44 127 547 2217), Hathway House (Tel +44 127 547 2332), Westfield Lodge (Tel +44 127 547 5338), Yew Tree Cottage (Tel +44 127 547 4289).