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About Bristol Airport

Bristol, The United Kingdom

Bristol Airport, situated at Lulsgate Bottom in North Somerset, is the gateway to the wonderful world of Bristol. Built on the site of a former Royal Air Force, Bristol Airport opened in 1957 as Bristol (Lulsgate) Airport. In 2016, Bristol Airport served 7.6 million passengers.

Bristol Airport (IATA code: BRS) is the ninth-busiest airport in the United Kingdom and the hub airport for EasyJet and Thomas Cook. Flights to Bristol Airport are provided by international airlines such as Etihad Airways, KLM and Lufthansa. Bristol Airport is a 25-minute drive from the city centre of Bristol.

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General Information About Bristol Airport

LocationIATA code
BRS
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The United Kingdom
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Bristol
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GMT+0
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1 ZAR = 0.06 GBP
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Bristol Airport is the commercial airport serving the city of Bristol. In 1929, a group of local businessmen decided to develop their initial project of a flying club into a fully-fledged Bristol airport. They bought the farmland at Whitchurch where the airport was to be built. Bristol Airport’s success over the years could lead to handling around 23 million passengers by 2030, this would mean the airport would require a longer runway and a terminal extension.

Shop to your heart’s content at the wonderful shops at Bristol Airport. Discover an incredible world of duty-free shopping. Stores include books, medical essentials, accessories and luggage.

Bristol Airport has an exquisite range of delectable cuisine. You can enjoy great food and drinks at the various cafés, bars, and restaurants.

Bristol Airport has phenomenal lounges accessible for all who are departing from the airport. Lounges including Bristol Aspire Lounge and Bristol AspirePlus Airport Lounge.

Bristol Airport has a wide range of facilities, including postal services, banking, a pharmacy, a game zone and baby changing rooms.

Holiday Inn Bristol Airport

This 3-star hotel offers modern style accommodation with a beautiful restaurant. It is a 5-minute drive from Bristol Airport. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, a business centre, a children’s play area and a bar.

Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport

This 3.5-star hotel is a great establishment to enjoy sensational accommodation. It is a 3-minute walk from Bristol Airport. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, parking, a fitness centre, a restaurant and bar.

DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol Airport

This 4-star boutique-style is an amazing retreat in the beautiful Bristol. It is a 15-minute drive from Bristol Airport. Amenities include meeting rooms, free Wi-Fi, complimentary printing service, a pool and relaxation room.

Travellers can order their foreign exchange online up to 60 days before departing South Africa.

The following documents are required for collecting foreign exchange:

• A valid passport

• Proof of travel document

• Original ID document

• Proof of residential address (a bank statement less than 3 months old/utility bill)

There are a number or foreign exchange services in Bristol Airport.

Bristol Airport has a variety of parking options for airport patrons. Parking selections include short-stay, meet and greet, and long stay parking.

Travelling to and from the airport

Bristol Airport is located 13 km south-west of the city centre of Bristol. Metered taxis, trains, Uber, buses and car hire options are available to transport you from the airport to your destination.

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