Bristol Airport Guide

Bristol Airport is located 8 miles south of the city centre. Its Airport code is BRS and the postcode is BS48 3DY. The airport has one terminal used by airlines that fly to more than 90 destinations. It sees an approximate of 4.6 million passenger each year, which makes this airport a relatively busy one. Passengers that use this airport have access to a broad variety of facilities which are differentiated and customized to suit the unique needs of different people. These include facilities for business people, passengers traveling as a family unit, and most importantly the disabled travelers. There is also a wide range of transport and accommodation facilities to choose from at Bristol Airport.

The Main Terminal

The Bristol Airport’s main terminal has a capacity of 3.5 million passengers. It has two floors and a mezzanine floor. Arrivals and check-ins are facilitated on the ground floor while the first floor houses the departures lounge and a couple of shops and restaurants. The business lounge is located on the mezzanine floor where you will also find other shops and restaurants. Check-ins are done manually opposite the entrance on the ground floor. Passengers should abide by the following schedule of check-ins:

• ·         Domestic flights- 90 minutes before departure
• ·         European flights- 2 hours before departure
• ·         International flights- 3 hours before departure

Needless to say, boarding in this terminal begins 45 minutes before departure. The terminal’s telephone number is 0870 12 12 747.

The following facilities are available at Bristol Airport terminal’s ground, mezzanine and first floor:

• ·         Bureau de Change
• ·         ATM Machines
• ·         Convenience stores
• ·         Information Desk
• ·         Pay phones
• ·         Postal services
• ·         Toilets
• ·         Taxis & car hire

In addition to the above, there is a designated smoking area in the bar and near the seating area and two executive lounges available on the mezzanine floor from Servisair and British Airways. A gaming zone is available in the departure lounge on the first floor.

Accommodation facilities at Bristol Airport

The recently completed Hampton by Hilton Hotel is the only onsite accommodation facility available at Bristol airport. However, there is quite a variety of offsite hotels that are only a couple of miles away from the airport. These include Acorns Guest House, Radisson Blu, and the Bristol Town and Country Lodge. Located only 4 miles from the airport, the Bristol Town and Country Lodge is a suitable accommodation option for passengers who’d like to remain within their budget. This facility features the following:

• 36 en-suite bedrooms with satellite television, telephone, hairdryer, trouser press and tea/coffee making facilities.
• Bar & Restaurant
• Business Facilities
• Room Service
• Restaurant
• Disabled Access
• Airport Transfer

Transport Facilities at Bristol Airport

You can access the Bristol Airport premises by any transport means of your choice. London’s efficient road and rail networks have made it increasingly efficient and effective for travelers to use buses and coaches, taxis and trains to travel across the country with ease. Most people prefer to travel to the airport by car. Bristol airport parking options is availabe for those travelers who drive themselves to the airport. If you prefer a bus ride instead, National Express coaches are at your service as they run all over the UK to Bristol Bus Station. AS for the taxi option, you should know that there are over 400 taxi companies that offer airport transportation in Bristol at great rates. You can also use the train which runs from Cardiff to Bristol every 30 minutes. The Bristol International Flyer, which is an express coach link between Bristol railway station, Bristol bus station and Bristol International airport is another transportation option for travelers.