Bristol Airport sits at Lulsgate Bottom, about 13 km south of Bristol city centre, and is the South West's busiest airport. easyJet runs its largest UK base here outside London, with Ryanair, Jet2 and TUI making up most other capacity. The route network is heavily skewed to Spain, Portugal, Italy and the Canaries.
Major carriers: easyJet, Ryanair, Jet2.com, TUI Airways, KLM.
Low-cost carriers: easyJet, Ryanair, Jet2.com.
What's the IATA code for Bristol Airport?
Bristol Airport uses the IATA code BRS. The ICAO code is EGGD. Older systems sometimes show "BRS Lulsgate" referencing the original village name. When booking, always enter BRS rather than the city name to avoid landing on Bristol Filton or other inactive UK aerodromes. Flightmussy resolves city names to the right IATA automatically.
Which airlines have a base at Bristol?
easyJet operates its largest UK base outside London at Bristol, with multiple aircraft stationed at BRS. Ryanair and Jet2 also base aircraft for summer leisure routes. KLM runs daily Amsterdam services for onward connections. Flightmussy compares all of them so you spot when a quieter operator undercuts the headline carrier.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Bristol?
Late January, February and early November are the lowest-fare months out of BRS for most short-haul routes. Avoid Bristol school half-terms, which significantly inflate prices. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap highlights the cheapest week so you can shift travel by a few days and often save 30-50 percent.
How far is Bristol Airport from the city centre?
BRS is about 13 km south of Bristol city centre, near Lulsgate Bottom. The Bristol Airport Flyer A1 bus runs to Bristol Temple Meads station in around 30-40 minutes. Driving takes 25-30 minutes via the A38. There is no direct rail connection, which keeps most travellers on the dedicated bus link.