Bristol Airport Accommodation

Bristol International Airport - car parks near the terminal
Bristol Airport's modern terminal and car parking

Bristol City International Airport

Bristol International Airport has grown over the years and now offers a good selection of both domestic and international flights serving the whole of the South West of England and Wales. It is a compact airport but has all the facilities you'd expect including on-site parking, bars, cafes and restaurants and of course a good range of shops.

It is south of the city centre in the Somerset countryside. Access is easy as it lies just off the A38 and there is a range of guest houses and bed and breakfast accommodation nearby. Failing that, there are good transport links from Bristol City Centre itself with a shuttle service linking the main bus station and Temple Meads rail station in Bristol to the airport.

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Bristol International Airport

Bristol International Airport is eight miles south of the Bristol City Centre just off the A38. It is the main international airport serving the south west of England. It had a new terminal built in 1999 and serves around five million customers every year. A range of scheduled flights operate from the airport including domestic flights to Jersey, Leeds/Bradford, Manchester, Newquay, Plymouth, Aberdeen and the Isle of Man. Flights to Ireland, France, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Norway, Spain, Switzerland, the Balearic Islands and Malta are also amongst regular scheduled flights. There is also a good choice of chartered flights available. In addition to some well known international airlines several budget airlines operate from Bristol International Airport including Easyjet, Ryanair and Flybe.

If travelling by car it can be quicker to reach it via the M5 rather than having to go through the city centre. Temple Meads Railway Station is the nearest to the airport which is in the city centre itself. Virgin Trains and First Great Western run services to Temple Meads. The Bristol International Flyer is an express link shuttle bus between Temple Meads Railway Station in the city centre and the airport. Buses are numbered 330 and 331. It takes around thirty minutes and operates between 2.30am and 11.45 pm. You can book through tickets from Trainline.com or First Great Western or Virgin, links right. National Express coaches also run services to Bristol Airport from all over the South West and Wales and again the International Flyer takes you on from the bus station to the airport.

For refreshments there is a good choice of coffee bars, cafes and restaurants and fast food take aways, some of which are open 24 hours a day. There are also shops where you can buy goods at duty free prices in the shops as well as the usual chemists and stationers. Check out the Bristol International website for a wealth of further information on the airport, parking and arrivals and departures.

Bristol International Airport, Bristol BS48 3DY. General enquiries: 0871 334 4444.

Bristol Airport Parking

Bristol is well served with a variety of car parks on the airport site. All car parks are secure being manned and monitored with 24 hour CCTV. There are short and long stay car parks with plenty of disabled parking. All parking is zoned depending on how long you intend to stay. If you book in advance you can make some savings on the usual rates.

Check the Bristol Airport website for online booking.

Cheap Long Stay Car Parking - Pre-booking

The cheapest long stay parking is in the Silver Zone Car Park and is good for stays over four days. The 24 hour shuttle bus will take you to the terminal in around 6 minutes. For stays longer than a day use the Long Stay Car Park (labelled in red). It is slightly nearer to the Terminal than the Silver Zone. A shuttle bus will run you from the car park to the terminal in around 3-4 minutes. Use the online pre-booking system to save money.

The closest car park to the terminal is the Premier Car Park which is only around a 4 minute walk away. You can pre-book in advance or just turn up on they day. If you really just want a hassle-free time at the airport you can book Meet and Greet Parking where you can drop off your vehicle at the Terminal Forecourt and the premium concierge service will arrange for you to collect it from the Rapid Pick up Car Park adjacent to arrivals when you return. You can only arrange this service by booking in advance. Check the link right for pre-booking online or telephone 0871 334 4450.

All car parks have special assistance bays and there are help buttons at all entry barriers. You can pay for parking with either credit or debit cards at the gate as you leave (a fee is charged on credit cards).

Short Stay Car Parking - Pre-booking

There is a small Short Stay car park not far from the terminal for stays up to 24 hours. You cannot pre-book short stay parking and space is limited. Cheap Car Hire Bristol International Airport

You can also organise car hire from Bristol International Airport. Car hire companies with offices at Bristol Airport include Avis, Europcar, Hertz and National Car Hire. All are based in the short-term car park close to the terminal building.

Disabled Access Bristol Airport

Bristol International Airport is equipped with lifts to all floors, wheelchairs, disabled toilets with help buttons, Braille signs and induction loops. There are also Special Assistance points throughout the terminal. All car parks have Special Assistance bays in the long and short stay car parks which are have larger bays than standard spaces. There are also help buttons at all entry barriers.

Contact your travel operator or airline to make arrangements for special access relating to flights or any other related travel necessity. For general enquiries on Special Assistance contact Bristol International Customer Services on 0871 334 4444. Minicom users dial 01275 473670. Wheelchair friendly minibuses are able available.

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