Located 5km (3 miles) from Bristol Airport, Holiday Inn Bristol Airport offers a shuttle bus service (for a small fee). Hotel facilities include an on-site restaurant, an airport parking service, and event space for up to 65 people.
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Bristol Airport Guide (BRS)
Airport info
Code:
BRS
Number of terminals:
1
Dialling code:
+44
Timezone:
GMT +1:00
Address:
Bristol, BS48 3DY, United Kingdom
Location:
Bristol Airport is located 13km (8 miles) south of Bristol city centre.
Telephone:
0871 334 4444.
Situated near to major road and rail routes in southwest England, Bristol Airport is one of the main air transport hubs for the region. Our Bristol Airport guide features information on airport facilities, transfer options and contact details.
Airport news:
The development of a 250-room hotel, originally scheduled for completion in 2012, has been put on hold.
Information:
The information desk is found in the terminal, before departures.
Email address:
enquiries@bristolairport.com
Website:
www.bristolairport.co.uk Driving directions:
Bristol Airport is located on the A38. From the north, turn off the M5 at junction 18 and take the A4 towards Bristol, before connecting with the A404 and A38 towards Taunton. From the south, leave the M5 at junction 22 and take the A38 towards Bristol. From the east, join the M5 southbound, exit at junction 18, and take the A4 towards Bristol. From here, take the A404, which connects to the A38. From South Wales, follow the M4 over the Severn Crossing; at junction 22 branch left to join the M49 and then take the A4 at junction 18. Continue on the A4/A3029 and turn off onto the A38.
Public Transport
Public transport rail:
Rail: The nearest mainline train station to Bristol Airport is Bristol Temple Meads, which is found approximately seven miles away, near the city centre. The Airport Flyer Express Link coach service connects from Bristol Temple Meads to Bristol Airport every 15 minutes at peak times (journey time: 25 minutes; fare: £6). Information on all national rail travel is available through the 24-hour National Rail Enquiries line (tel: 0845 748 4950; www.nationalrail.co.uk).
Public transport road:
Bus: Flyer Airport Express Link (flyer.bristolairport.co.uk) runs buses A1 and A2 between Bristol Temple Meads Railway Station, Bristol Bus Station, major city hotels, Clifton, and Bristol Airport (journey time: 30 minutes; fare: £7). Tickets are available through the airport’s website.
Coach: National Express (tel: 0871 781 8178; www.nationalexpress.com) coaches operate throughout southwest England and south Wales to Bristol Bus Station, where passengers can connect to the Flyer Airport Express Link, which runs to Bristol Airport. The 404/406 overnight National Express routes between Penzance and London operate via Bristol Airport, stopping outside the terminal at 0230 and 0215 daily.
Taxi: The official airport taxi service is provided by Checker Cars (tel: 01275 475 000; www.checkercars.com). A booking desk is located within the covered walkway that links the terminal to the adjacent car park and is open 24/7.
Terminal facilities
Money:
Bureau de change desks and ATMs can also be found at Bristol Airport both before and after security.
Communication:
Wi-Fi internet connection is available free of charge for up to 30 minutes throughout the terminal – charges apply thereafter. Computer kiosks with internet access and printing services are also available pre- and post-security. Payphones are located at various points within the terminal.
Food:
There is a choice of snack bars and cafés before security. A café, bar and a selection of restaurants, including a seafood bar, can be found airside.
Shopping:
A range of shops are located in Departures, including a newsagent, bookshop and a pharmacy. A duty-free outlet, also in Departures, offers a free collection service for passengers wishing to pick-up purchases on their return. A convenience shop is located in the check-in area and a newsagent can be found in Arrivals.
Luggage:
Baggage trolleys are available at a cost of £2 (or €2) from various locations around the terminal. A porter service (tel: 0844 824 3103) is also available.
Other:
Mother and baby facilities are offered.
Airport facilities
Conference and business:
Four meeting/conference rooms (tel: 0871 334 4444), offering capacity for up to 100 delegates, are available within the administration building, which is close to the main terminal. 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, including the Holiday Inn Bristol Airport (tel: (01934) 861 123; www.holidayinn.com).
Disabled facilities:
Bristol Airport features lifts to all floors, wheelchairs, disabled toilets with help buttons, and Braille signage. Disabled parking is available in all airport car parks, with 30 minutes of free parking offered in the ‘Express’ car park for blue badge holders. For general inquiries regarding passengers with reduced mobility, contact OCS (tel: 01275 473 403). Passengers requiring special assistance should contact their airline before travelling.
Car parking:
The short-stay car park is close to the terminal and is available for stays of up to three days. Secure ‘Premium Parking’ and valet parking are also offered near the terminal. The long-stay car park is a three- to four-minute courtesy bus ride from the terminal. The cheapest on-site option, the ‘Silver Zone’ car park, is available for stays of more than four days and is a six-minute courtesy bus ride from the terminal. All parking (tel: 0871 334 4450) is bookable via the airport website.
Car rental:
Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz and National are all represented at Bristol Airport. Each of these hire-car providers has an office located immediately opposite the terminal building.
Airport hotels
Winford Manor House
Set in expansive grounds, Winford Manor House is situated less than 3km (2 miles) from Bristol Airport. The hotel has an on-site restaurant and provides parking services and conference/event facilities.
Website:
Plush Hotel
A boutique hotel within 2km (1.2 miles) of Bristol Airport, Plush Hotel has a swimming pool, hot tub, restaurant and extensive gardens. Secure car parking is available for guests.
The Laurels Farmhouse
The Laurels Farmhouse is a small bed and breakfast establishment located less than 3km (2 miles) from Bristol Airport. The family-run hotel, an 18th-century farmhouse, offers airport parking facilities and free airport transfers on request.
Website:
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