Top airport tips
Travelling soon? Take a look at our top tips to help make your journey through Bristol Airport as smooth as possible...
Pre-book parking and plan ahead
- Book your parking early for the lowest rate.
- Sign up to our emails for the latest discounts.
- Parking in Silver Zone? Familiarize yourself with the check-in process.
- Being dropped off? Follow signs to Drop & Go or use our free Waiting Zone.
- Driving through central Bristol? Check if Bristol's Clean Air Zone charges apply.
- Check directions and follow us on Facebook or Twitter for local travel updates.
- Arriving the night before your flight? Stay in our on-site hotel.
Preparing for arrival
- Check-in for your flight online.
- Check if your airline offers a Twilight bag drop service.
- Allow enough time to park and travel to the terminal.
- Arrive at the terminal when your airline's check-in or bag drop opens.
- Have your travel documents to hand or download them on your phone.
Get your timings right
- Make sure you arrive in the terminal at least 2 hours before your flight departs.
- Remember to allow additional time to park and get to the terminal.
- Silver Zone customers will need to allow time to drop keys, check-in and transfer by bus to the terminal. The shuttle bus operates a 15 minute frequency and takes approximately 10 minutes which may vary depending on traffic.
- Do remember, it’s your responsibility to arrive on time.
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Check your passport
Some countries require a certain amount of time left on your passport before expiry.
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Know the baggage rules
Check baggage allowances with your airline and pack in accordance with luggage restrictions.
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Special Assistance
Let your airline or travel agent know 48 hours before departure if you would like assistance.
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Fast Track Security
Fast Track gives you priority service at security and the fastest route to departures.
Twilight bag drop
If you have an early morning flight you can drop off your Jet2.com, Jet2holidays, easyJet and TUI hold bags the evening before and save time the next day!
Free parking in the Short Stay car park is available for passengers using this service.
Be security ready
- Empty your pockets into your hand baggage.
- Keep everything inside your bag including liquids (max 100ml per container)
- Place outer clothing inside the tray, and put your bag on top.
- Metal drinks bottles need to be taken through empty.
- Watch our video guide to find out more.
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Start your trip in style
Relax in the Escape Lounge with complimentary drinks, quiet zones and Wi-Fi.
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10% off at World Duty Free
Save an extra 10% when you reserve online and collect in store before you fly.
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Click & Collect at Boots
Order your holiday essentials online at Boots.com and collect in store before you fly.
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Pre-order your currency
Order your holiday spending money and collect from Global Exchange.
Travelling with children
- Find out what to expect at security search
- Check out our restaurants and family menus
- Shops suitable for children
- Pre-order baby supplies and essentials from Boots and collect in departures
Bring your reusable water bottle with you
Free tap water refills can be found:
- Ground Floor: By WHSmith in Arrivals
- Departure Lounge: Opposite World Duty Free exit
- Departure Lounge, Mezzanine: Next to SOHO Coffee and en-route to Gates 7-16
- Arrivals: En-route to Immigration
- Arrivals: Opposite Carousel 5 in Baggage Reclaim
And for when you get back...
- Pick up all your grocery essentials for home at M&S Simply Food.
- Grab a coffee to go at Ritazza or Caffè Nero.
- Catching a bus or coach home? Check our routes and timetables.
- You'll find Arrow Cars booking office just outside the terminal.
- Regular buses operate from the forecourt to Car Parks and Car Rental.
