Bristol Airport Live Departures
Bristol Airport Check-in
The first thing you need to do before your departure from Bristol Airport is check-in. Most airlines offer online or in-app check-in up to 24 hours before your flight. Ryanair operates exclusively with online check-in procedures. If you’ve checked in online and don’t have any hold luggage, you can go directly to security upon arriving at the airport. If you have bags to drop, Bristol Airport has self-service bag drop kiosks for specific airlines including easyJet, Ryanair, TUI, and Jet2.com.
Alternatively, you can check in and drop your bags at your airline’s counter in the Arrivals Hall. Simply check the flight information screens in the terminal and proceed to the correct check-in desk.
*Some airlines including Jet2.com, easyJet and TUI also offer the Twilight Bag Drop service for early morning flights – so you can check your bags in the evening before.
Bristol Airport Departures Terminal
Check-in desks are on the Ground Floor
Security and the main Departures area are on the First Floor.
When to arrive at Bristol Airport?
The recommended Bristol Airport check-in time is 2 hours before departure. The airport also advises you to consider rush hours between 04:00 and 07:30, when queues at security and check-in desks may be longer than usual.
What’s next?
Once you’ve checked in, prepare your boarding pass and travel documents so that you can pass through security to Bristol Airport’s departure gates.
It’s important to check what you can and can’t take through security checks. You must pack any liquids in one transparent, resealable 20cm x 20cm bag. Place your liquids and any large electronics such as laptops or tablets in a separate tray to your hand luggage and walk through the security scanner.
Bristol Airport security waiting times average at around 30 minutes. However, busy periods like holidays, weekends and rush hour (04:00-07:30) can mean more time waiting in queues.
*If you’d prefer to avoid long waiting times, Bristol Airport fast-track security passes are available from £6 (€7) per person.
What to do in Bristol Airport Departures?
Bristol Airport Departures Lounge is spread over two floors, the First Floor and the Mezzanine Floor. You’ll find all the necessary facilities, amenities and services including spacious seating areas, money services, charging points, WiFi, multi-faith prayer rooms, and lounges. There’s even an interactive sensory room for people with hidden disabilities and a roof terrace on the upper level.
You can also enjoy duty-free shops, fashion and retail stores, and a selection of bars and restaurants such as Caffe Nero and Frankie and Benny’s. If you’re shopping in Bristol Airport’s duty-free shops, we advise checking the tax-free allowance of the country you’re flying to. If you exceed the allowance, you may end up paying the difference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are Departures at Bristol Airport?
All departures from Bristol Airport leave from one terminal. Check-in desks are on the Ground Floor and security and the main Departures area are on the First Floor. The departures lounge also extends to the Mezzanine Floor.