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Cheap Flights from Bristol

Compare prices from Bristol Airport (BRS) — easyJet's second-largest UK base and the Southwest's main international gateway. 120+ destinations across Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.

10M
Passengers/year
1
Airport
30+
Airlines
120+
Destinations
Where to fly from

Airports serving Bristol

Bristol is served by BRS — a single airport 8 miles south of the city in Lulsgate Bottom, North Somerset. It's the UK's ninth-busiest and punches well above its weight thanks to easyJet choosing it as their #2 base.

The Southwest's airport of choice: If you live in Bristol, Bath, Cardiff, Exeter, Cheltenham, Wiltshire or Somerset, BRS beats London on every metric that matters — distance, parking, check-in wait times and usually price. It's particularly strong for Spain (easyJet + Jet2 + TUI), Greek islands and Portugal.
BRS
Bristol Airport
Single terminal at Lulsgate Bottom, 8 miles south of Bristol city centre. easyJet's second-largest UK base after Gatwick with 60+ routes, plus Jet2, TUI and Ryanair bases. No rail link — Flyer Express bus handles most traffic. Currently undergoing a major expansion to 12M passengers.
10M pax/yr1 terminal · 30+ airlines
Where people fly to

Top destinations from Bristol

The 12 busiest routes from BRS, with the cheapest typical one-way fare across all carriers.

BRS → AMS
Amsterdam · 1h 20m
from
£69
BRS → DUB
Dublin · 1h 15m
from
£59
BRS → ALC
Alicante · 2h 35m
from
£85
BRS → PMI
Palma · 2h 25m
from
£95
BRS → BCN
Barcelona · 2h 15m
from
£89
BRS → MAD
Madrid · 2h 30m
from
£99
BRS → CDG
Paris · 1h 25m
from
£79
BRS → FCO
Rome · 2h 35m
from
£115
BRS → NCE
Nice · 2h 00m
from
£129
BRS → FAO
Faro · 2h 45m
from
£79
BRS → TFS
Tenerife · 4h 20m
from
£165
BRS → TBS
Tbilisi · 5h 00m
from
£145
Who flies from Bristol

Popular airlines flying from Bristol

easyJet dominates with 60+ routes from their #2 UK base. Ryanair, Jet2, TUI and KLM provide the rest of the bulk schedule, with Wizz Air adding Central and Eastern European routes.

AirlineMain BRS baseTypeRoutes from BRS
easyJetBristol (#2 UK base)Low-cost60+ European
RyanairBristol (base)Ultra low-cost25+ European
Jet2.comBristol (base)Leisure25+ beach/city
TUI AirwaysBristol (base)Leisure charter20+ holiday
KLMBristolFull-serviceAmsterdam (feeder)
Wizz AirBristolUltra low-costCEE & Georgia
Aer LingusBristolFull-serviceDublin (pre-clearance to US)
LoganairBristolRegionalScottish Isles & regional
When to fly

Cheapest months to fly from Bristol

Average cheapest one-way to Europe from BRS. Bristol tracks the national pattern — January and November are the value windows, late July to late August is the peak.

Jan
£35
Feb
£42
Mar
£58
Apr
£75
May
£62
Jun
£85
Jul
£109
Aug
£119
Sep
£65
Oct
£58
Nov
£42
Dec
£72
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Nearby cities worth comparing

Bristol is the obvious choice for the Southwest, but these alternatives can be cheaper on specific routes.

Flights from Birmingham

BHX is 1h 30m north and sometimes beats Bristol on Wizz and Ryanair's Eastern European schedule.

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Flights from London

Gatwick and Stansted are 2h+ by train or car but with a bigger schedule, and Stansted can undercut Bristol on certain Ryanair routes.

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Flights from Manchester

For long-haul to Dubai, the US or Asia, MAN is often worth the drive from Bristol — direct services BRS doesn't have.

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Common questions

Bristol flights FAQs

Is Bristol Airport better than flying from London?
For the Southwest, Bristol almost always wins on total journey time and cost. Bristol to Gatwick is ~2h 30m by train or car; if you live in Bath, Exeter, Cardiff or West Wiltshire, BRS saves both money and hours. The airport is easyJet's second-biggest UK base, so prices are often comparable to Gatwick anyway.
Which airlines are based at Bristol Airport?
easyJet runs its second-largest UK base at Bristol with 60+ routes. Ryanair, Jet2, TUI Airways and KLM all have significant operations. Notable additions in recent years: Tbilisi (Wizz Air) and expanded Greek island schedules from Jet2.
How do I get to Bristol Airport from the city?
There's no train — the Flyer Express bus A1 runs every 10 minutes from Bristol Temple Meads via the city centre, takes 30 minutes, £11 single or £15 return. Taxis from central Bristol are £30–£40. The airport is on the A38 south of the city, 25 minutes by car.
Can I fly direct from Bristol to the US?
Not currently on scheduled services — TUI operates seasonal flights to Orlando Sanford. For regular US travel, connect via Dublin (Aer Lingus with US pre-clearance), Amsterdam (KLM), Frankfurt (Lufthansa via LHR positioning) or Edinburgh (United to Newark).
When is the cheapest time to fly from Bristol?
January, February and November are the cheapest months — fares under £60 to most European destinations are common. Avoid late July through to mid-August (school holidays) and Easter for the biggest price spikes. May and September are the best shoulder months.
Is Bristol Airport expanding?
Yes — a multi-year expansion programme was approved to grow BRS from 10M to 12M passengers with a bigger terminal, more stands and improved transport links. Construction has been phased and some roadworks may affect drop-off routes; check before travelling.
Pre-flight stay

Hotels near Bristol Airport

Early flight or late return? Book a room within minutes of BRS so you're not racing the clock from home.

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Premier Inn, Holiday Inn, Hilton Garden Inn and more — typical pre-flight stays from £49/night with free shuttle to BRS.
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