Flights to Bristol
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Bristol is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bristol Airport (BRS), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,598 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Cardiff International Airport (CWL, 52 km), Bournemouth Airport (BOH, 92 km), Exeter International Airport (EXT, 98 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Airport | BRS | 12 km (7 mi) | 6,598 ft | 622 ft |
| Cardiff International Airport | CWL | 52 km (32 mi) | 7,723 ft | 220 ft |
| Bournemouth Airport (regional) | BOH | 92 km (57 mi) | 7,454 ft | 38 ft |
| Exeter International Airport (regional) | EXT | 98 km (61 mi) | 6,811 ft | 102 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 6,598 ft, BRS handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 622 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Bristol
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol to London | United Kingdom | 171 km (106 mi) | about 58 min |
| Bristol to Berlin | Germany | 1,100 km (684 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Bristol to Madrid | Spain | 1,230 km (765 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Bristol to Paris | France | 456 km (283 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Bristol to Hamburg | Germany | 882 km (548 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Bristol to Vienna | Austria | 1,403 km (872 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Bristol to Barcelona | Spain | 1,177 km (731 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Bristol to Munich | Germany | 1,080 km (671 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Bristol to Milan | Italy | 1,093 km (679 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Bristol to Prague | Czechia | 1,204 km (748 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Bristol to Copenhagen | Denmark | 1,103 km (685 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Bristol to Oslo | Norway | 1,254 km (779 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Bristol to Köln | Germany | 667 km (415 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Bristol to Dublin | Ireland | 324 km (201 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Bristol to Brussels | Belgium | 489 km (304 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Bristol to Marseille | France | 1,087 km (675 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Bristol to Rotterdam | The Netherlands | 490 km (305 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Bristol to Turin | Italy | 1,039 km (646 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Bristol to Valencia | Spain | 1,343 km (835 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Bristol to Amsterdam | The Netherlands | 523 km (325 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Bristol to Zaragoza | Spain | 1,097 km (682 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Bristol to Wrocław | Poland | 1,362 km (846 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Bristol to Beijing | China | 8,265 km (5,136 mi) | about 11 h 21 min |
| Bristol to Istanbul | Turkey | 2,662 km (1,654 mi) | about 4 h 10 min |
| Bristol to Tianjin | China | 8,373 km (5,203 mi) | about 11 h 29 min |
| Bristol to Moscow | Russia | 2,657 km (1,651 mi) | about 4 h 9 min |
| Bristol to Seoul | South Korea | 8,970 km (5,574 mi) | about 12 h 15 min |
| Bristol to Harbin | China | 8,165 km (5,074 mi) | about 11 h 13 min |
| Bristol to Shenyang | China | 8,411 km (5,226 mi) | about 11 h 32 min |
| Bristol to New York City | United States | 5,409 km (3,361 mi) | about 7 h 41 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Bristol?
Bristol Airport (BRS) is the closest large airport at 12 km (7 mi). The others, CWL, BOH, EXT, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is BRS from Bristol city centre?
12 km (7 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Bristol on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.