The airport is about 13 km south of the city; First Bus and FlixBus connect in about 30 minutes; taxis take 20 minutes.
Things to do at Bristol Airport (BRS)
Bristol AirportBRS
At the airport
Things to do in Bristol Airport
Bristol is one of England's most creative and culturally independent cities — the birthplace and ongoing home base of Banksy, with a world-class street art culture woven into its neighborhoods. The SS Great Britain, Brunel's revolutionary iron-hulled ocean steamship (1843), is preserved in dry dock in the harbourside and ranks among the world's most significant historic ships. Clifton Suspension Bridge — also by Isambard Kingdom Brunel — spans the Avon Gorge in one of Victorian engineering's most graceful achievements. Bristol's independent restaurant and cider culture is genuinely excellent.
Insider intel
Top Tips for Bristol Airport
- The SS Great Britain harbourside museum is one of the world's most significant preserved ships — the maritime exhibits are excellent; allow 2 hours.
- Clifton Village and the Suspension Bridge (3 km from the city center) give the best single impression of Bristol — a 1-hour walk from the harbourside.
Lounge directory
Browse lounges at BRS
1 Sanctifly partner lounge at Bristol Airport. Each is bookable with points.
100 points per guestEssence Lounge
At Bristol Airport (BRS) in Bristol, United Kingdom, the Essence Lounge is conveniently located in the Main Terminal on the airside, making it an easy stop once you’ve cleared the formalities. After passing through security and passport control, continue straight ahead through the Duty Free area. As you exit Duty Free, look to the left-hand side where you’ll find a stairway and lift leading up to the mezzanine floor. Take either the stairs or the lift up to the mezzanine, then turn to the right-hand side to find the Essence Lounge, located next to Franky & Bennys. This clear airside location makes the airport lounge a practical choice for travel through Bristol Airport, whether you want to relax, recharge, or simply enjoy a quieter space before your flight.Book Now
Purchase a Sanctifly membership via our website or app.
Unlock airport-specific digital content and reserve VIP lounges using the points included with your plan.
Select the tier that fits your travel habits; higher tiers include more points.
When you book a lounge, you'll receive a unique access code in the app and by email—show this at the lounge to gain access.
You can buy extra points at any time, and rates improve with higher-tier plans.
Membership unlocks airport-specific digital content and the ability to book VIP lounges using points.
Each tier
Liftoff ($25/year)
Explorer ($97/year)
Jetsetter ($220/year)
Trailblazer ($399/year)
provides a different annual points allowance (except Liftoff, which doesn't include points) that refreshes when your subscription renews. You can use your points to reserve lounge access and purchase additional points through the app if you need more.
Higher tiers not only come with more points but also reduce the per-point price when buying extra.
Points are the currency you use in the Liftoff app to book VIP lounge visits. Most plans — Liftoff, Explorer, Jetsetter and Trailblazer — include a points allowance that is deposited into your account whenever your subscription renews. Liftoff does not include points. You spend points to reserve lounges and you can top up your balance at any time through the app. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.
Additional points can be purchased directly in the Sanctifly app from your mobile. All plans allow you to buy more points whenever you need them, and the per-point price decreases on higher-tier plans. Purchased points are added to your account immediately and are non-refundable. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.