Clifton Suspension Bridge
A suspension bridge designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel across the Avon Gorge, the symbol of Bristol.
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Airport · Bristol, United Kingdom
Bristol Airport BRS
12 km from central Bristol. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
- to the centre
- 12 km
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About the airport
Bristol Airport is at Lulsgate in North Somerset, about 13 km south-west of central Bristol. It is the main airport of south-west England, with holiday and low-cost flights across Europe.
Terminals
It has a single terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building. It is used by low-cost and holiday airlines and gets busy in summer.
Services
There are cafés, restaurants, shops, wifi and car rental. The Airport Flyer bus goes to central Bristol and Temple Meads station; there is no railway station at the airport.
Getting to the city
Airport Flyer (A1)
The Airport Flyer A1 bus links the airport with Bristol Temple Meads station and the city centre, in about 30-40 min.
Taxi
A taxi rank by the arrivals area. It is the most convenient way to reach the city centre, though it costs more than public transport.
Airport map
Terminal
A single terminal, with check-in, security and boarding gates in the same building.
Bristol
Things to do in Bristol
Bristol, in south-west England, is a port city with a great maritime history, a revitalised harbour, a famous suspension bridge and a very active creative scene.
SS Great Britain
Brunel's iron steamship from 1843, preserved in the dry dock where it was built. It is now a museum.
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Bristol Cathedral
A medieval cathedral in the city centre, with an unusually tall, open Gothic nave.
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Cabot Tower
A red stone tower on Brandon Hill with views over the city. It commemorates John Cabot's voyage from Bristol in 1497.
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How far is the airport from central Bristol?
Bristol Airport airport is about 12 km from central Bristol.
How do I get from the airport to central Bristol?
From Bristol Airport airport you can take Airport Flyer (A1) (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Bristol Airport airport have?
Bristol Airport has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Bristol?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- The runway and the airport seen from the air: Tom Collins, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Aircraft on the airport apron: Philip Halling, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The terminal and control tower seen from the apron: Thomas Nugent, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Clifton Suspension Bridge: Lacu Schienred, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- SS Great Britain: Chris Mitchell, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Bristol Cathedral: Bärbel Miemietz, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Cabot Tower: Captain Galaxy, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons