Dublin to Bristol flights
Bristol lies 324 km (201 mi) south-east of Dublin, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 10 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Dublin | Bristol | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ireland | United Kingdom |
| Population | 1 million | 479,024 |
| Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/Dublin) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Nearest large airport | DUB, 11 km out | BRS, 12 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Bristol
Crossing from Ireland into United Kingdom: money changes from the Euro to the Pound (GBP); the dialling code becomes +44; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Airports at each end
Leaving Dublin
Dublin is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Dublin Airport (DUB), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 10,203-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Bristol
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 |
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Staying in Bristol
Our booking partner lists 1,121+ places to stay in Bristol (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 523 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (252), and 13 are five-star. Across 244 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 250,336 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Bristol from Dublin?
324 km (201 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Dublin.
How long does it take to get from Dublin to Bristol by air?
About 1 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dublin and Bristol?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Dublin to Bristol flights?
Typically Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS); Bristol also has CWL, BOH, EXT.
What currency do I need in Bristol?
The Pound (GBP).
Where can I stay in Bristol?
Our booking partner lists 1,121+ places to stay in Bristol, bookable on this site.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.