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Bristol International Airport - Need to Know Info about Bristol International

By Ferne Arfin, About.com

Bristol International Airport

Bristol International Airport

©Bristol International Airport
Bristol International is a gateway to the UK Southwest, with flights to Europe, Ireland, North and West Africa and two North American destinations, New York and Orlando.
Essential Information:
Transportation options:
  • The Bristol International Flyer is an express coach service, running every 15 minutes between the airport and Bristol Temple Mead Rail Station, a main rail hub.
  • National Express Coaches link the airport with destinations throughout the UK.
  • Taxis - The taxi booking desk is located in the covered walkway between the terminal and the pick-up car park. The set fare to the center of Bristol is £20.
  • Car Rental - Four national car companies, Avis, Europcar, Hertz and National, are based in the short term car park.
Shopping:
There is a good selection of shops, including a large fashion gallery for men and women. Duty free is available for passengers traveling outside the EU. Most shops are located after security.

There are coffee bars, sandwich shops and bars located both before and after security. A coffee shop and sandwich bar before Departures are open 24-hours.

Special Features:
The Sense of Place Initiative stages a full schedule of entertainments and exhibitions, by local performers and artists, at the airport.
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