General

Bristol International Airport is the principal gateway to and from the west of England, it is popular with business and holiday travellers, and almost 4 million passengers travelled through the airport in 2004. There are more than 30 scheduled and charter airlines flying to over 80 destinations from the airport.

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.

Bristol Airport's £27 million terminal was officially opened in March 2000 by HRH the Princess Royal, designed to carry 3.5 million passengers.

Shopping

The terminal facilities are over two floors with arrivals and check in on the ground floor and departures and a range of shops and restaurants on the first floor. There is also a mezzanine floor where two business lounges and restaurants and bars are available.

Directions

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.

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.

From the South east, follow the A4 towards Bristol, bear left onto the A4174 signposted Ring Road. Continue to follow signs for Airport and A38 Taunton. From South Wales follow the M4 over the second Severn Crossing. At junction 22 branch left to join the M49 (Signposted South West) and then join the M5. Leave the M5 at junction 18 (signposted A4 Bristol & Airport). Take the A4 towards Bristol following signs for the airport.