Looking for an extreme day trip, city break or weekend break from Bristol Airport? Days & Stays searches published flight schedules to help you discover where you could go.
Choose your travel date and the minimum amount of time you want at your destination. We’ll find possible day trips and short breaks based on available schedules.
If a day trip doesn’t quite work, many destinations are ideal for a short break instead. Compare the possibilities, check flights and start planning your trip.
Choose your travel date and the minimum amount of time you want at your destination. No registration or login is required, and you can search available published schedules well ahead of your trip, rather than being limited to the next few weeks.
You can then compare possible day trips and check flights, things to do and places to stay if you decide to make a short break of it.
Find your next day trip
Find your next day tripDirect Flights from Bristol Airport
The table below shows destinations served by direct flights from Bristol Airport. Routes and frequencies can vary by season, so use the Days & Stays Flight Finder above to check which destinations suit your travel dates.
Some destinations work well as extreme day trips with the right flight times, while others suit a weekend or longer short break.
Direct Flights from Bristol Airport
Popular destinations for day trips, short breaks and longer stays.
| Destination | Country | Approx. flight time |
|---|---|---|
| Belfast | Northern Ireland | 1 hr 10 mins |
| Dublin | Ireland | 1 hr 10 mins |
| Edinburgh | Scotland | 1 hr 15 mins |
| Amsterdam | Netherlands | 1 hr 20 mins |
| Paris | France | 1 hr 20 mins |
| Geneva | Switzerland | 1 hr 40 mins |
| Milan | Italy | 2 hrs |
| Prague | Czechia | 2 hrs |
| Copenhagen | Denmark | 2 hrs |
| Barcelona | Spain | 2 hrs 10 mins |
| Vienna | Austria | 2 hrs 15 mins |
| Budapest | Hungary | 2 hrs 30 mins |
| Kraków | Poland | 2 hrs 30 mins |
| Rome | Italy | 2 hrs 30 mins |
| Lisbon | Portugal | 2 hrs 35 mins |
| Porto | Portugal | 2 hrs 15 mins |
| Venice | Italy | 2 hrs 15 mins |
| Madrid | Spain | 2 hrs 15 mins |
| Reykjavík | Iceland | 3 hrs |
Could you visit in a day? Potentially. The deciding factor is the schedule rather than the distance alone. Use the Days & Stays Flight Finder to check outbound and return flights for your chosen date.
Where Can You Go for a Day Trip from Bristol Airport?
The answer changes with the flight schedule. A destination that’s perfect for an extreme day trip on one date may have no suitable same-day return on another.
Dublin and Amsterdam are obvious places to look, but don’t rule out destinations further afield. With an early departure from Bristol and a late flight home, cities across Europe can potentially become realistic day trips.
Flight time is only part of the equation. Airport transfers matter too, so Days & Stays looks for flight combinations, while our destination guides help you work out how much useful time you’ll have on arrival.
City Breaks & Weekend Breaks from Bristol Airport
If the flight times aren’t right for a day trip, city breaks and short breaks from Bristol Airport open up many more possibilities, particularly if you can stay for one or two nights.
Cities such as Barcelona, Rome, Prague, Budapest, Vienna, Copenhagen, Lisbon and Berlin are great choices for a city break or weekend away, with plenty more destinations across Europe to choose from.
The Days & Stays Flight Finder searches published flight schedules for both same-day trips and short breaks, helping you discover where you could go with the time you have available.
Our destination guides include airport transfers and what you can realistically do once you arrive.
Where Are the Cheapest Flights from Bristol?
No single destination is always cheapest. Fares vary by date, demand, and how far ahead you book.
Rather than choosing somewhere because it is normally considered cheap, compare the total cost of the trip, including travel to Bristol Airport, destination transfers, accommodation if required and anything you want to do while you’re there.
Beach, Sunshine or Something Different?
Bristol isn’t limited to city breaks. Direct flights also serve destinations across Spain, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, Turkey, Italy, and the Canary Islands, as well as less obvious options including Marrakech, Tromsø, Dubrovnik, Tivat, and Sal in Cape Verde.
Some routes are seasonal, and others operate only on certain days of the week.
Days & Stays searches all available published schedules, helping you discover seasonal routes and possibilities for both day trips and short breaks.
Not Sure Where to Go?
That’s exactly what the Days & Stays Flight Finder is designed for.
Choose your departure airport, travel date and how long you’d like to be away. We’ll search published flight schedules and show you destinations that could fit your trip, whether you’re looking for a day trip, city break, weekend break or short break.
You don’t need to decide where you’re going first. Start with the time you have available and see where you could go.
No account. No login. Just choose a date and see where you could go.
Find your next day trip
About Bristol Airport
Bristol Airport (BRS) is in North Somerset, around eight miles south of Bristol city centre. It is the largest airport in South West England and is particularly handy for travellers from Bristol, Somerset, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, South Wales and parts of Devon.
The airport has a single passenger terminal, so getting around is relatively straightforward. However, Bristol Airport does not have its own railway station, something worth considering when planning an early departure or late return.
For an extreme day trip, we recommend planning your travel to and from Bristol Airport before booking your flights. Some of the most useful same-day combinations leave Bristol early in the morning or arrive back late at night, when public transport options may be more limited.
Bristol Airport at a Glance
Useful information for planning your trip from Bristol Airport.
Address
Bristol Airport, Bristol, BS48 3DY
Telephone
0371 334 4444
Official website
Visit Bristol Airport →
Getting to Bristol Airport
With no railway station at Bristol Airport, most passengers arrive by car, bus or coach. For a same-day trip, check your journey in both directions before booking, particularly if your flight leaves early or arrives back late.
Driving and Parking at Bristol Airport
Driving can be convenient for early departures or when travelling with others.
Bristol Airport has several parking options, from car parks within walking distance of the terminal to park-and-ride facilities. Pre-booking can save money, so it is worth comparing options before you travel.
👉 Compare Bristol Airport parking with Holiday Extras
Bus and Coach to Bristol Airport
Bristol Airport’s bus and coach interchange is just a short walk from the terminal, with four Airport Flyer routes:
A1 Bristol Airport Flyer connects Bristol Bus Station, the city centre, Bristol Temple Meads and Bedminster with the airport, with services running 24 hours a day.
A2 Portishead Airport Flyer serves Portishead, Clevedon, Nailsea and Backwell, with services running up to hourly, 24 hours a day.
A3 Weston Airport Flyer connects Weston-super-Mare and Worle with the airport via Congresbury and Cleeve.
A4 Bath Airport Flyer connects Bath with Bristol Airport via Saltford, Keynsham and South Bristol.
From further afield, the South West Falcon serves the airport from Plymouth, Exeter, Cullompton, Wellington, Taunton and Bridgwater, with other coaches connecting Bristol Airport with South Wales and elsewhere in the UK.
We’ve used the South West Falcon from Taunton ourselves and find it one of the easiest ways to reach Bristol Airport. It avoids airport parking and drops you at the airport’s transport interchange.
👉 See the Airport Flyer Timetables here.
Getting to Bristol Airport by Train
Bristol Airport does not have its own railway station.
The usual option is to travel by train to Bristol Temple Meads and continue to the airport by the A1 Airport Flyer. When comparing journeys, allow time for the transfer between the train and airport bus, as well as potential delays.
For very early flights, the first train of the morning may not get you to Bristol in time, so check the complete journey before booking your flight.
Bristol Airport Hotels
If your flight leaves particularly early, staying near the airport the night before can make the start of your trip considerably easier.
Hotels near Bristol Airport include the Hampton by Hilton, which is on the airport site and within walking distance of the terminal. Other hotels nearby offer transfers or can be combined with airport parking.
It is worth comparing a hotel and parking package with the cost of booking both separately, particularly if you would otherwise have a long drive to Bristol in the early hours.
👉 Compare Bristol Airport hotels and parking with Holiday Extras
👉 Find hotels near Bristol Airport
Taxi, Drop-off and Pick-up
Bristol Airport’s Drop-off & Pick-up Car Park is at the Transport Interchange, around a 3 to 5 minute walk from the terminal. Current charges start at £8.50 for up to 10 minutes. The car park is cashless and uses automatic number plate recognition.
Alternatively, the free Waiting Zone near the Car Rental Centre allows up to one hour without charge and is connected to the terminal area by a frequent shuttle bus. You can use it for both dropping off and collecting passengers.
Days & Stays tip: If you’re being dropped off for an extreme day trip and don’t mind the short shuttle ride, using the free Waiting Zone can save the £8.50 drop-off charge.
Don’t stop on the airport’s red routes or access roads. These are monitored, and stopping can result in a parking charge.
Planning Your Trip from Bristol Airport
Whether you’re planning an extreme day trip or a short break, the flight times are only part of the picture. It’s also worth thinking about how you’ll get to Bristol Airport, how quickly you can reach your destination after landing, and how much time you’ll realistically have before your return flight.
How Much Time Will You Really Have?
Days & Stays shows the scheduled time between your arrival and return flights, but that isn’t the same as sightseeing time.
Allow plenty of time to leave the airport, travel into the city, and return with time to make your flight home. Ten hours between flights with a 15-minute airport transfer could give you more useful time than 12 hours with a lengthy journey into the city.
Our destination guides include airport transfer information to help you work out how much time you’ll actually have.
Travel Light
For a day trip, a small under-seat bag may be all you need. Travelling without checked luggage saves time and avoids waiting at baggage reclaim.
Check the cabin baggage allowance included with your fare before travelling.
Check Your Travel Documents
You’ll need suitable identification, including on domestic flights. Depending on your airline, this may include a passport, photocard driving licence or another accepted form of photographic ID.
For international trips, check your destination’s passport, visa and travel authorisation requirements before booking.
Allow for Things Going Wrong
Delays matter more when you only have a day, and a cancellation could leave you needing an unexpected overnight stay.
Check whether your flights are on the same or separate bookings, consider appropriate travel insurance and have a plan for disruption.
More help: Read our guide to planning an extreme day trip, including delays, cancellations, travel insurance, separate flight bookings and passenger rights.
Make More of Your Trip
Found a flight combination that suits you? Next, decide what you want to do when you get there.
Things to Do
For an extreme day trip, it’s worth booking popular attractions, tours and experiences in advance. Spending an hour queuing isn’t ideal when you only have a day.
👉 Find things to do with GetYourGuide
Our destination guides focus on places you can realistically visit in the time you have.
Turn Your Day Trip into a Short Break
If the flight times aren’t quite right for a day trip, staying for one or two nights can open up many more possibilities and give you more time to explore.
👉 Find accommodation with Booking.com
Days & Stays covers both same-day trips and short breaks, so don’t rule out a destination just because the flights don’t work in a single day.
Getting Around When You Arrive
Check how you’ll get from the airport to where you actually want to go. Some airports have fast rail or metro connections, while others require a longer bus, coach or transfer.
Our destination guides include airport transfer information where useful, helping you judge how practical a destination is for a day trip.
Extreme Day Trips from Bristol Airport FAQs
Answers to some of the most common questions about extreme day trips, city breaks, weekend breaks, same-day flights and planning a trip from Bristol Airport.
Can you do an extreme day trip from Bristol Airport?
Yes. A number of destinations can be possible as same-day trips from Bristol when there is an early outbound flight and a sufficiently late return. The options vary by date and season, which is why the Days & Stays Flight Finder searches the published schedules for the date you choose.
Where can I fly from Bristol Airport and return the same day?
It depends on your travel date. Destinations such as Dublin and Amsterdam can offer useful same-day combinations, while other European cities may become possible on particular days or during seasonal flying programmes. Rather than relying on a fixed list, use the Days & Stays Flight Finder to see which destinations are possible on your chosen date.
What are the best extreme day trips from Bristol Airport?
The most practical destinations usually combine an early flight from Bristol, a late return flight and a quick journey from the destination airport into the city. Flight times change throughout the year, so a destination that makes an excellent day trip on one date may offer very little time on another.
Can I find city breaks from Bristol Airport?
Yes. Days & Stays can help you find city breaks from Bristol Airport as well as same-day trips. Choose your travel date and how long you’d like to be away, and the Flight Finder will search published schedules for destinations that could fit your trip.
How long should I have at my destination?
We generally look for at least eight hours between the scheduled arrival and departure flights when searching for a worthwhile day trip. Remember that this isn’t eight hours of sightseeing. You still need to allow time to leave the airport, travel into the city and return in good time for your flight home.
How far ahead can I search for day trips from Bristol Airport?
Days & Stays lets you search available published flight schedules rather than limiting you to the next few weeks. This can help you find seasonal routes and future trip possibilities that aren’t operating right now. How far ahead you can search depends on the schedules currently published by the airlines.
Do I need to create an account or log in?
No. You don’t need to register, create an account or log in to use the Days & Stays Flight Finder. Choose Bristol Airport, select your travel date and how long you’d like to be away, then search the available published schedules.
Are extreme day trips from Bristol Airport cheap?
They can be. Low-cost airlines sometimes offer inexpensive fares from Bristol, particularly if you are flexible about your destination and travel date. Look at the total cost of the trip, including flights, travel to Bristol Airport, parking if required, destination transfers and anything you want to book while you’re there.
Do I need a passport for a domestic flight from Bristol?
Not necessarily, but you will need identification that meets your airline’s requirements. Depending on the airline, acceptable photographic identification may include a passport, photocard driving licence or another document accepted by the airline. For international flights, check the passport and entry requirements for your destination before booking.
What happens if there isn’t a suitable return flight on the same day?
Consider turning it into a city break or weekend away. Staying overnight can make many more destinations possible and may provide better flight times. The Days & Stays Flight Finder can search for both same-day trips and short breaks.
Can I book flights through Days & Stays?
Days & Stays is a travel discovery service, not an airline, travel agent or booking provider. We search published flight schedules to help you identify possible trips and may provide links to third-party booking providers where you can check current fares and availability. Any booking, payment and contract for travel is made directly with the provider you choose.
Does Days & Stays earn commission?
Some links on Days & Stays are affiliate links. If you make a booking or purchase through one of these links, we may receive a commission from the provider at no additional cost to you. This helps support Days & Stays and ThisIsSouthWest.com.
How do I find extreme day trips from Bristol Airport?
Choose Bristol Airport, select your travel date and choose a same-day trip in the Days & Stays Flight Finder. We’ll search the available published schedules and show destinations where a day trip could be possible. If you’d rather stay longer, you can also search for a city break, weekend away or short break.
Ready to See Where You Could Go?
Choose your departure airport and travel date and let Days & Stays find the possibilities.
You don’t need to choose a destination first. Search the available flight combinations, see how much time you could have there and start planning your next day trip, city break or weekend away.
Find Your Next Trip ↑Booking information: Days & Stays searches flight schedules to help identify possible trips. Flight times, fares and availability can change. Bookings are completed with third-party providers. Some links are affiliate links and we may receive a commission if you make a booking, at no additional cost to you.
