London to Bristol flights
Bristol lies 171 km (106 mi) west of London, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 58 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.
| London | Bristol | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 9 million | 479,024 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Nearest large airport | LHR, 24 km out | BRS, 12 km out |
| Postal codes | E1W–WC2R | BS1–BS6 |
Airports at each end
Leaving London
London is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, whose 12,799-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are London Gatwick Airport (LGW, 40 km), London Luton Airport (LTN, 44 km), London Stansted Airport (STN, 49 km), London City Airport (LCY, 13 km), London Southend Airport (SEN, 57 km).
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 London?
171 km (106 mi) in a straight line, west of London.
How long does it take to get from London to Bristol by air?
About 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between London and Bristol?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Which airports are used for London to Bristol flights?
Typically London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bristol Airport (BRS); Bristol also has CWL, BOH, EXT.
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 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.