Bristol Airport lies south-west of the city on the A38, and it is the main private-flying airport for the West Country. Private jet charter at Bristol Airport runs through Centreline, a 24-hour business-aviation facility on the south side, with a 2,011 metre grooved runway.
All flights are PPR and slot-coordinated, so lead time matters. Charter-A arranges ad-hoc slots, handling and PPR together with your flight and keeps you informed as the details are confirmed. The south-side lounge can take a large party, which suits groups as well as individual travellers. Charter-A can coordinate the ground transfer on arrival if you want one.
Flying privately from Bristol
The airport is listed as 24 hours, with customs subject to notified movements, and Centreline is a 24-hour FBO. PPR applies between 2300 and 0700 local, and a night surcharge applies to landings between 2200 and 0700. Handling is mandatory and Centreline handles flights over ten tonnes, parking up to 16 large aircraft.
The south-side facility has a lounge for up to 60 passengers with dedicated check-in, on-site security screening and customs, meeting rooms and crew lounges. The airport is slot-coordinated, with ad-hoc slots via Airport Co-ordination Ltd.
Bristol airport guide
A one-page Charter-A information sheet to keep or pass to your driver: runway, hours, customs, handling and where to arrive.
Download the PDF (383 KB)Bristol Airport at a glance
| Location | Bristol Airport, Bristol, BS48 3DY |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO EGGD · IATA BRS |
| Region | South West (North Somerset / Bristol), England, United Kingdom |
| Nearest city | Bristol city centre — approx. 7 miles south-west on the A38 (M5 J18 from the north, J22 from the south) |
| Opening hours | 24 hours (airport, customs subject to notified movements, handling and ATC). PPR 23:00–07:00 local and a night surcharge on landings 22:00–07:00. Centreline FBO is a 24-hour business aviation facility |
| Customs & immigration | Yes – on site (H24 subject to notified movements; Centreline clears customs without visiting the main terminal) |
| Runway | 09/27 – 2,011 m × 45 m asphalt (grooved) |
| Private jets | Yes — 2,011 m grooved runway; Centreline handles flights over 10 tonnes and parks up to 16 large aircraft |
| Handling / FBO | Centreline (24-hour FBO, south side) |
| Private terminal | Centreline 24-hour FBO, south side BS48 3DP – Silver Lounge for up to 60 passengers with dedicated check-in, on-site security screening and customs, private VIP lounge, meeting rooms, two crew lounges, parking for 16 large aircraft within metres of the terminal, hangarage |
| Prior permission | Required (PPR) — Charter-A arranges this for every flight |
| Airport website | bristolairport.co.uk |
Details checked 29 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (centreline.aero, bristolairport.co.uk, aurora.nats.co.uk). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Bristol
Bristol is a major centre for aerospace, media and finance, and the airport also serves Bath, the Mendips and much of Somerset. It is about seven miles south-west of the city on the A38, with M5 junction 18 to the north and junction 22 to the south. Some older vehicles pay Bristol's Clean Air Zone charge.
Private jet flight times from Bristol
| To | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris | 245 nm · 450 km | 55 min | 50 min |
| Geneva | 465 nm · 860 km | 1 hr 35 min | 1 hr 20 min |
| Nice | 615 nm · 1,140 km | 2 hr | 1 hr 45 min |
| Palma de Mallorca | 745 nm · 1,380 km | 2 hr 25 min | 2 hr |
| Málaga | 885 nm · 1,640 km | 2 hr 45 min | 2 hr 20 min |
Approximate airborne times in still air, worked out from the great-circle distance. Routing, winds and the aircraft chosen change them on the day; your quote gives the planned time for your flight.
Which aircraft?
Charter-A matches the aircraft to the runway, the number of passengers and how far you are flying. For UK and near-European sectors from Bristol that usually means one of the turboprops, very light jets or light jets; longer flights and larger groups step up to midsize jets and heavy jets.
Bristol: your questions answered
Is Bristol Airport open 24 hours?
Yes, with customs subject to notified movements and a 24-hour FBO. PPR applies from 2300 to 0700 and a night surcharge on landings from 2200 to 0700. We confirm the details for your flight at quote stage.
Does Bristol Airport need slots for private flights?
Yes, the airport is slot-coordinated and ad-hoc slots are requested through Airport Co-ordination Ltd. Charter-A books the slot together with the PPR and handling, subject to availability.
Can I clear customs at the private terminal in Bristol?
The Centreline FBO has on-site customs, subject to notified movements, so flights from abroad are notified in advance. We arrange that notice as part of your booking.
How long is the flight from Bristol to Paris by private jet?
About 55 min in a light jet and 50 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 245 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Bristol Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Bristol Airport is free to download from this page as a PDF. It sets out the runway, opening hours, customs, handling agents and where to arrive for a private flight.
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