Bristol International airport is by far the largest airport in the south west of the UK and flies directly to over 125 destinations(Opens in a new tab/window), with connections to hundreds more across the world.
The following are some of the airlines that use Bristol airport: Aer Lingus, EasyJet, KLM, Jet2, LoganAir, RyanAir, Swiss Airlines, TUI.
KLM/Air France will connect Bristol to many destinations via Amsterdam airport.
Once you arrive at Bristol airport you can travel to your accommodation or the school via:
A1 - at peak times it runs multiple times an hour to key locations including Bristol Harbourside, Bristol Temple Meads and Bristol Bus Station. £9 for adult single. Prebook online or pay the driver when you board.
For your onward journey, taxis are available from both Bristol Temple Meads and Bristol Bus Station.
To see all the places that fly to Bristol, click here(Opens in a new tab/window)
Heathrow and Gatwick are the UK's main airports for long haul flights and are relatively close to Bristol.
Once you arrive at Heathrow or Gatwick airport you can travel to your accommodation or the school via:
National Express(Opens in a new tab/window) - buses normally run every hour from Heathrow to Bristol, about 2 - 2.5 hours (depending on Heathrow terminal). Fully flexible tickets will be around £35 - £45 one way. From Gatwick Airport, buses leave every 2 hours, journey time is about 3.5 hours and a fully flexible tickets will be around £45 - £60. All buses arrival at Bristol Bus Station.
Flixbus (Opens in a new tab/window)- buses run every 1 hour 45 from Heathrow to Bristol and cost around £10 - £15 one way. From Gatwick, buses leave every 2 hours, journey time is 3.5 hours and tickets are from £17.99. All buses arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Megabus (Opens in a new tab/window)- buses from Heathrow only to Bristol run a few times per day
For your onward journey, taxis are available from Bristol Marlborough Street Bus Station.
IH Bristol can arrange a taxi transfer from your arrival airport to your accommodation.
The easiest time to request this at the time of booking your course. However, if you haven't requested an airport transfer at the time of booking and you want to add one, please get in touch.
We arrange airport transfers for students of all ages. Prices can be found here.
There are reduced rates available for students arrival together. We can also arrange a taxi transfer for your departure from Bristol.
Please note that there are restrictions, depending on airline, on students under 16 flying on their own (unaccompanied minor) so enquire before you book.
National Express(Opens in a new tab/window): coach travel from Heathrow, Gatwick, London and all of the the UK.
Megabus(Opens in a new tab/window): low-cost coach travel, London, Heathrow and other destinations
Flixbus(Opens in a new tab/window): coaches to Heathrow, Gatwick, London and selected other destinations
National Rail Enquiries(Opens in a new tab/window): train times and book tickets online
The train line:(Opens in a new tab/window) Book your train tickets online