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.
- Follow us on Facebook or Twitter for local travel and public transport 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.
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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
- Place laptops and large electrical items separately in a tray.
- Place any liquid items, correctly bagged, into the tray.
- Put coins, keys, mobile phones and other small items in hand luggage.
- Take off jacket and/or coat and place in tray provided.
- Watch our video guide to find out more.
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Start your trip in style
Relax in one of our Airport Lounges 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.
Bring your reusable water bottle with you
Free tap water refills can be found:
- Ground Floor: By WHSmith in Arrivals
- Departure Lounge: Next to Boots
- 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
Stay connected with a Breeze eSIM
Since the UK left the EU, many mobile phone providers have re-introduced high roaming charges. This could limit the amount of mobile data you can use while travelling around Europe and leave you with a potentially large phone bill.
We’ve partnered with Breeze to offer hassle-free eSIM data in 150+ countries. Just choose the amount of data you want to purchase before you travel, then top up if you need to. Packages range from 7 days duration and 1GB of data (and upwards) and can be instantly purchased, downloaded and activated.
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.