Bristol Airport Parking

Bristol Airport information

Like many airports, Bristol Airport is built on the site of a former RAF base, opening in 1957 as Bristol (Lulsgate) Airport, replacing Bristol (Whitchurch) Airport as the city's airport. Now known simply as Bristol Airport, it is owned exclusively by Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan.

In 2016 it was the 9^th busiest airport in the UK, with over 7.6 million passengers passing through. A popular airport for travellers from Wales, Somerset and Devon.

Located just eight miles south of the city centre, it has good transport links and is easily accessible from anywhere in the South West.

How to Get to Bristol Airport

Bristol Airport is located on the A38 and is signposted from the M5 motorway, from junction 22 when approaching from the south and junction 18 when approaching from the north.

For those using a sat nav the postcode for Bristol airport is BS48 3DY

Car Parking Options at Bristol Airport

There are a few options both on and off the airport, including some in walking distance. For maximum convenience, there are Meet and Greet services.

On-Airport Parking at Bristol Airport

Within the perimeter of Bristol airport and run by the airport there are several car parks, from the Long-stay car park to the Premier car park. These car parks are self-park with number plate recognition and you can keep your car keys.

Long Stay Parking at Bristol Airport

The official Long Stay car park, situated opposite the airport terminal and is an approximate 3-4-minute stroll away, or there is a bus transfer available should you prefer it.

Short Stay Parking at Bristol Airport

For those in a hurry, the Premier car park is very close just a 150 metre walk to the terminal, ideal for the business passenger.

Off-Airport Parking near Bristol Airport

The cheapest option is the Silver Zone car park which is also run by the airport. It is a little further away, and the free bus take 4-5 minutes to get to the terminal. These transfers run 24 hours, so no need to worry about delayed flights. You will need to leave your car keys at this car park.

Meet and Greet at Bristol Airport

The airport also provides a Meet and Greet service right outside the terminal for maximum convenience. Super for larger parties with children, those with large items of luggage like skis etc. and for anyone with mobility problems as drop off is just 50 meters from the terminal in the Express Drop off car park.

Hotels with parking at Bristol Airport

The Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport is a new hotel just 250 metres from the airport via a direct walkway. You can’t stay closer.

Among the hotels a little further away is the comfortable Winford Manor just off the A38, set in 7 acres of grounds but just 5 minutes transfer time from the airport.

Bristol Airport Departure Lounge

You will find all the usual airport facilities here. The eateries include Dexters Restaurant and Soho Coffee co. where you can relax whilst you wait for your flight.

You can drop into the World duty free for a little retail therapy before your flight, or in one of the other outlets including JD Sports and Dixons as well WH Smith where there's still time to pick up your holiday reading.

Within the terminal there is up to 60 minutes free WiFi, and other services to be found are a bureau de change, cash dispensers, toilets and baby changing rooms.

Bristol Airport Lounge

By booking an executive lounge you can get away from the hustle and bustle enjoying complementary refreshments and a peaceful start to your journey no matter which airline you are flying with.

Bristol Airport has two lounges, the Aspire Lounge open to both adults and families located next to Dexters Restaurant in the Departure Lounge. Here they serve complimentary wines, beers, spirits as well as soft drinks, teas and coffees. There are also hot snacks like bacon rolls at breakfast time or soup and roll later in the day, as well as treats such as crisps, nuts, cakes, biscuits or English cream tea.

Then there is the Aspire Lounge plus, a little more expensive, but is exclusively for adults with drinks and snack as above but with some upgraded food options and drinks including Prosecco and exclusive single malt Spey whiskey.

Bristol Airport Parking Map

Click on a point below to view information on the car park and the transfer time to Bristol airport.

Silver Zone Car Park - Non-amendable

Great! Hassle free! Only thing is that the locations of where your car is parked needs to be better signposted or leave it where you left it and have a bus that visits all the sections to pick you up.
5 Rating Book Again: Yes Liam McFarlane - 22 Jun 2017 03:16

Long Stay Car Park

An excellent service, well patrolled and guarded. On a previous occasion we left a back window open after leaving the car parked, a security officer noticed it and sealed it with plastic sheeting to keep the car dry, we noticed a car where the same thing had been done for another driver this time. The car park is within walking distance of the terminal although they also provide a bus should people need it and there is always signs directing cars to where there are spaces available. We always use this car park when flying from Bristol.
5 Rating Book Again: Yes Brian Pedder - 21 Jun 2017 10:24

Silver Zone Car Park - Non-amendable

We were held up at the baggage reclaim in the airport for nearly an hour, so there were hundreds of travellers from different flights all leaving the airport at the same time. Once we left the arrivals to catch the bus the queue was extremely long, however, we were able to catch the second bus and once we arrived in the Silver Zone Car Park the very efficient staff and the parking system soon had us on our way home. Thank you very much. See you soon!
1 Rating Book Again: Yes George Bernard Simpson. - 19 Jun 2017 10:08

Silver Zone Car Park

Very good parking fertilities, good friendly staff and was easy to find our car on our return
4 Rating Book Again: Yes Adrian Wilding - 18 Jun 2017 17:25

Silver Zone Car Park

Car all ok on return . Quite a walk to pick up car glad it wasn't raining.
4 Rating Book Again: Yes Phillip John Randall - 18 Jun 2017 13:10

Long Stay Car Park

Good but some car park repair work being carried out at present
4 Rating Book Again: Yes T T MCCARTHY - 12 Jun 2017 12:49

Silver Zone Car Park

Excellent!!!
5 Rating Book Again: Yes Andrew Emery - 11 Jun 2017 12:09

Silver Zone Car Park - Non-amendable

All round very good service. On arrival we ended up on a new parking section which was unmarked. It was a fair hike from the reception too with fully loaded cases. Fortunately the weather was favourable. Reception and transfer experience was very smooth.
4 Rating Book Again: Yes Noel Davies - 10 Jun 2017 20:42

Meet & Greet Bristol Airport

Excellent service and very convenient not having to ring when you land because there is an identified meet and greet parking area
5 Rating Book Again: Yes Nick Wood - 08 Jun 2017 22:13

Silver Zone Car Park - Non-amendable

Excellent service. Prompt and efficient.
5 Rating Book Again: Yes neil challinor - 08 Jun 2017 10:19