Introduction and History - Bristol Airport serves
over 3 million passengers a year, with flights to many destinations across
Europe on offer. HRH Prince George opened the airport in 1930.
De-requisitioned in 1956. Used as an RAF base for the previous 10 years, was
opened by The Duchess of Kent in 1957. In 1989 over 34,000 passengers used
Bristol airport. In 2000 the new terminal opened by HRH the Princess Royal,
designed to carry 3.5 million passengers. From the South leave the M5 at
Junction 22, at roundabout take 3rd exit signposted A38. At East Brent
roundabout joining the A370 take the 2nd exit signposted A38 & airport.
Continue on this road for approx 11 miles, the airport is on the left. From
the East, at Junction 20, join the M5 southbound. Exit the M5 at junction 18
(signposted A4 Bristol & Airport). Take the A4 towards Bristol following signs
for the airport. Bristol International is located 8 miles south of Bristol
City Centre. From the north leave the M5 at junction 18 (signposted A4 Bristol
& Airport). Take the A4 towards Bristol following signs for the airport. Go
past Bristol City Football ground and connect with the A38 towards Taunton.
Facilities - there are baby care facilities in two
of the the toilets on the ground floor. There is a separate baby care facility
on the mezzanine floor and several baby care facilities on the first floor
within the departures lounge Once inside the terminal you will find all of the
facilities you would expect at a small international airport. There are two
airport lounges, currency exchange bureaus and a number of ATMs. There is a
good range of eating options, excellent disability facilities and duty free
shopping.. . Special Assistance Parking available with allocated spaces,
accessible toilet facilities throughout terminal, lifts to upper levels, low
level telephones and wheelchair use. . .
Food - the main food outlets inside the airport are
as follows: - Delice de France (24 hour) | The Food Village | Burger King |
Airside (after security) La Brioche Dorée | Viva Coffee Shop | Bar des
Voyageurs
Shops - the main shops inside the airport are as
follows: Flying Visit (Convenience Store) | WH Smith | Dorothy Perkins |
Serendipity Games Zone | Claire's Accessories |
Car Parking - Long Stay is on the airport approach
road. Courtesy shuttle takes you to the airport entrance.
Business Travellers - Located close to shops and
restaurants, the lounge makes maximum use of the terminal’s natural light
through the use of glass offering Complimentary drinks & snacks | Newspapers |
Fax | Internet | E-Mail | Telephones | T.V. | Credit card phone |
Complimentary drinks & snacks Newspapers Fax Internet E-Mail Telephones T.V.
Credit card phone
Getting There and Local Travel Connections - getting
there by road is simple... Bristol airport is 9 miles outside the city centre,
just off the A38. Bristol Airport Directions Bristol Airport from the North M5
Leave the M5 at junction 18 (signposted A4 Bristol & Airport). Take the A4
towards Bristol, following signs for the airport. Go past Bristol City
Football ground and connect with the A38 towards Taunton the airport is
situated 8 miles South of Bristol on the A38. Bristol Airport from the South
M5 Leave the M5 at Junction 22, at roundabout take 3rd exit signposted A38. At
East Brent roundabout joining the A370 take 2nd exit signposted A38 & airport.
Continue on this road for approx 11 miles, airport is on the left. Bristol
Airport from the South M5 Leave the M5 at Junction 22, at roundabout take 3rd
exit signposted A38. At East Brent roundabout joining the A370 take 2nd exit
signposted A38 & airport. Continue on this road for approx 11 miles, airport
is on the left. Bristol Airport from the East M4 . The main train connections
are as follows: Bristol Temple Meads train station is closest, with trains to
London, Bath and Exeter.. To reach the airport by taxi Airportcarz operate
from the airport providing pre-quotes, air conditioned, Ford Galaxys 24hrs a
day. The booking desk is in the Terminal, opposite Arrivals. They also operate
wheelchair accessible minibuses.. To use either bus or coach to get there Bus
121 goes to Weston Super Mare from the airport. The Bristol International
Flyer coach system runs between Bristol train station and the airport.
Local Tourist Attractions Near to Bristol International
Airport - Bristol also offers a celebrated cathedral, Clifton Suspension
Bridge, Clifton Observatory, caves, and Bristol Zoo. The city is bursting with
grand architecture and ornate buildings, containing diverse shops, cafés,
theatres, museums and concerts.
Airport Contact Details - the website address is
http://www.bristolairport.com and you can call them on (0870 1212 747).
Bristol International Airport (BIA) - Bristol International Airport. BIA is
one of the UK's fastest growing regional airports with flights to over 330
destinations worldwide. . The address of the airport is , Bristol, Avon , BS48
3DY. The airport codes are ICAO Code: and the IATA Code:BRS
