Travelling from Belfast to Bristol Airport (BRS): What you need to know
Begin your travels at one of Belfast's main airports, Belfast International Airport (BFS) or George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD). Check out your options for booking a flight from Belfast to Bristol Airport (BRS) leaving from either of these.
The average duration of a direct Belfast to Bristol Airport flight is 1 hour 5 minutes.
Belfast and Bristol (where Bristol Airport is located) share the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch once you land.
Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS) is the most popular route. There are 15 direct weekly departures to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, hop on the last flight with easyJet at 10pm. Choose the first BFS to BRS departure with easyJet at 8:20am if you're aiming for an earlier start.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Belfast to BRS.
If you're flying during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Belfast International Airport (BFS) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Belfast to Bristol Airport (BRS) operate out of this terminal.
When jetting out of BFS, you can catch a direct flight from Belfast to Bristol Airport with easyJet.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between BFS and BRS is easyJet.
BFS is around 32 kilometres from central Belfast. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 2 hours.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Belfast International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Belfast to Bristol Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
67.55% of flights that leave from Belfast International Airport land at their destination on time.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Catching a flight out of George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)? Direct Belfast to Bristol Airport (BRS) plane tickets can be booked from this popular hub.
Catch your direct flight from Belfast to BRS with easyJet. This is one of the main airlines flying this route out of BHD.
easyJet is the top choice for travellers flying from BHD to BRS.
With public transport, you can travel from central Belfast to BHD in around 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 8 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 10 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Belfast to BRS flight? Unwind in a hotel near George Best Belfast City Airport before your break officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
George Best Belfast City Airport has an on-time performance rate of 68.3%. This figure shows how frequently flights that depart from this airport land on schedule.
About Bristol Airport (BRS)
Consider staying in a hotel near BRS if you have a late flight from Belfast to Bristol Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Go where the road takes you with a Bristol Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or Drivalia and chase adventure across Bristol and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Belfast to Bristol Airport flight.
Getting from Bristol Airport (BRS) to central Bristol
From Bristol Airport, central Bristol is around 16 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Bristol Airport (BRS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Belfast to Bristol Airport is R 361. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 793. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Get your hands on cheap flights from Belfast to BRS by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The best month for scoring cheap Belfast to Bristol Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Belfast to Bristol Airport (BRS)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Belfast to Bristol Airport (BRS). August is when most people travel to Bristol. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in February.
Before locking in your Belfast to BRS plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Bristol, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Belfast to Bristol Airport in January when temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Bristol
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Bristol right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Belfast to Bristol Airport:
There are plenty of awesome things to do in Bristol when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick things off at Banksey followed by Banksy's You Don't Need Planning Permission to Build Castles in the Sky and Clifton Suspension Bridge.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Bristol is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of the United Kingdom you should also see. Around 177 kilometres east of Bristol, a trip to London will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in the United Kingdom, consider Birmingham, about 137 kilometres north-east of Bristol. The Windsor Castle, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre are key reasons to visit.
