Directions
Getting there by Car:
Bristol Airport is located approximately 8 miles south of Bristol City Centre.
If you are travelling 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.
If you are travelling from the South 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.
If you are travelling from the East, at junction 20 of the M4 join the M5 southbound. Exit the M5 at junction 18 (signposted A4 Bristol & Airport). Take the A4 towards Bristol following signs for the airport.
If you are travelling 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.
If you are travelling from South Wales follow the M4 over the second Severn Crossing. At junction 22 branch left to join M49 (Signposted South West) and then join M5. Leave the M5 at junction 18 (signposted A4 Bristol & Airport). Take the A4 towards Bristol following signs for the airport.
Getting there by Bus/Coach
The Bristol International Flyer
The Bristol International Flyer is the only express coach link between Bristol railway station (Temple Meads) and Bristol bus station and Bristol International Airport. With a journey time of approximately 30 minutes, there is no need to pre-book (unless you wish to do so!), you can simply pay as you board. The service operates every day except Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
More information can be found here: http://flyer.bristolairport.co.uk
National Express
National Express coaches travel throughout the United Kingdom to Bristol Bus Station. From there you can connect onto the Bristol International Flyer.
More information can be found here: http://www.nationalexpress.com/Airport/bristol.cfm
First Bus
A First Bus service from Weston-Super-Mare, runs to Bristol International Airport, calling at various local stops along the way. Service 121 runs approximately every two hours from 06.24 to 16.32 Monday to Friday. Weekend and Bank Holiday timetable variations apply. The serivce now picks-up and drops-off by the Admin building, rather than outside the main terminal entrance.
More information can be found here: http://www.firstgroup.com
Other Services
Taxi company Checker cars are the dedicated provider of Taxi services on-site at Bristol International Airport.
Checker cars operate a fleet of air-conditioned, new model, Ford Galaxys and are available 24hrs a day.
The booking desk is located within the new covered walkway which links the terminal to the pick up car park and is open 24/7.
More information can be found here: http://www.checkercars.com
A comprehensive list of Taxi companies in Bristol can be found here: http://www.welovebristol.com/sleeping-in-bristol/taxi-company-and-minibus-services-in-bristol