Holidays from Bristol Airport

Jollies from Bristol

The South West's sun gateway. Bristol Airport flies direct to over 120 destinations across Spain, Greece, Turkey, the Canary Islands, the Balearics, Portugal, Cyprus, Croatia, Italy, Malta, Bulgaria, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, and Cape Verde, with easyJet, Jet2, Ryanair, and TUI all operating from a single, manageable terminal. It handled a record 8.6 million passengers last year, making it England's third largest regional airport, and the go-to departure point for the whole of the South West and South Wales.

Getting to Bristol Airport

Bristol Airport is about 8 miles southwest of the city centre, just off the A38 with easy access from junction 22 of the M5. There's no rail station at the airport, but the Airport Flyer Express bus runs from Bristol Temple Meads every 10 minutes or so and takes about 30 minutes, which makes it a painless connection if you're arriving by train. If you're driving, pre-bookable parking is available on site in short-stay, long-stay, and silver zone options. The airport has a single terminal, which keeps things compact and easy to navigate.

Airport facilities

Bristol's single terminal is compact but well equipped. Here's what you'll find airside.

Shopping: World Duty Free, WHSmith, Superdrug, Accessorize, and Claire's for last-minute travel bits, books, and gifts.
Food and drink: Burger King and Starbucks for the quick grab-and-go, plus Dexter's and The Cabin for sit-down meals and drinks before boarding. A good spread for a regional airport.
Lounges: The Bristol Airport Aspire Lounge offers complimentary drinks, snacks, and a quieter pre-flight space. You can pre-book lounge access or fast track security through us.
Currency exchange: Available airside if you haven't sorted your holiday money before you arrive.

Direct flights from Bristol Airport

Bristol's route network covers over 120 destinations across 33 countries. Here's what the main holiday airlines fly direct.

easyJet are the largest carrier at Bristol with a big programme covering Tenerife, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria, Majorca, Menorca, Ibiza, Alicante, Malaga, Faro, Antalya, Dalaman, Rhodes, Crete, Corfu, Kos, Paphos, Malta, Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh, Marrakech, Seville (new for 2026), Reus, Barcelona, Nice, and a wide European and domestic network.

Jet2 fly a growing programme from Bristol including Majorca, Tenerife, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Alicante, Malaga, Faro, Antalya, Dalaman, Crete, Rhodes, Zante, Dubrovnik, and more.

Ryanair have a large base at Bristol with routes to Alicante, Faro, Majorca, Malaga, Lanzarote, Tenerife, Corfu, Malta, Bari (new for 2026), and a wide domestic and European city network.

TUI operate seasonal beach charters including Tenerife, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Majorca, Menorca, Ibiza, Antalya, Dalaman, Rhodes, Corfu, Paphos, Zante, and the long-haul seasonal to Cape Verde (Sal), Bristol's furthest direct route at nearly six hours.

Pegasus and SunExpress fly to Antalya, giving you extra options on Turkish routes alongside easyJet, Jet2, and TUI.

Popular getaways flying from Bristol

Find a great deal on our jollies departing from Bristol Airport to some of the world's best beach holiday destinations. Whatever you're looking for from your holiday, we have something perfect for you. From cheap self-catering breaks to luxury all-inclusive resorts and everything in between.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Having easyJet, Jet2, Ryanair, and TUI all competing from the same terminal keeps fares competitive, especially on the most popular routes to Spain, the Canary Islands, and Turkey. Shoulder season (May, June, September, October) tends to offer the sharpest prices. Check our cheap holidays page and filter by Bristol departure to see what's available.

Absolutely. Turkey is the standout for all-inclusive value from Bristol, with easyJet, Jet2, TUI, Pegasus, and SunExpress all flying to Antalya. The Canary Islands and Balearics also have plenty of all-inclusive options, and TUI's seasonal Cape Verde route opens up Atlantic island all-inclusive from the South West.

The main holiday airlines are easyJet (the largest), Jet2, Ryanair, and TUI. Pegasus and SunExpress add extra Turkish routes, KLM flies to Amsterdam, Aer Lingus flies to Dublin, Aurigny connects to Guernsey, and Loganair covers Edinburgh and Glasgow. Between them, over 120 destinations are served direct.

The Airport Flyer Express bus runs from Bristol Temple Meads station every 10 minutes or so and takes about 30 minutes, making it easy if you're arriving by train. By car, the airport is off the A38 with straightforward access from junction 22 of the M5. Pre-bookable parking is available on site.

It's excellent. Bristol is the closest major holiday airport for much of South Wales (about 45 minutes from Cardiff, an hour from Swansea via the M4 and M5), and the route network is much bigger than Cardiff Airport's. Somerset, North Devon, Wiltshire, and Gloucestershire are all well within the catchment too.

Holidays from other popular airports and UK cities

Not based in the South West? We fly from airports right across the UK & Ireland with airlines including easyJet, TUI, Ryanair, Jet2, and more. Here are some of the most popular departure airports: