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BRS Bristol Airport Security Times

IATA Code:

BRS

Timezone:

UTC/GMT

Airport local time:

Monday, 8:36pm


Wait times are steady
Last Updated:
8:23 PM (UTC/GMT )2026-03-23
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  • Airport Last Updated

    8:23 PM (UTC/GMT )2026-03-23

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The average wait time at 8 pm at this airport is 15 minutes

Current: 15 min (Similar to usual: avg wait time is 15 min)

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Wait Times by Day of Week

Average wait times based on the last 4 weeks of data.

15m
Mon
15m
Tue
15m
Wed
15m
Thu
15m
Fri
15m
Sat
15m
Sun

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Recommended Airport Arrival Time
Domestic Flights 2h 0m before departure
International Flights 3h 0m before departure
Based on current average 15 min wait time at this airport

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Best & Worst Times to Fly

Based on historical security wait times across all days of the week.

Best Time
Night
9pm - 4am
15 min avg wait
Worst Time
Night
9pm - 4am
15 min avg wait

A Guide to Bristol Airport (BRS)

Bristol Airport is the principal international gateway for South West England and South Wales, located approximately 9 miles southwest of Bristol city centre. As a major base for airlines such as EasyJet, Ryanair, and Jet2, it connects the region to over 100 destinations, ranging from European city hubs like Dublin and Amsterdam to leisure hotspots in Spain and Turkey. The airport operates a single terminal open 24 hours a day, though security and check-in areas can be busy during the early morning first wave of departures (04:00–07:00).

Bristol Airport FAQ

The current Security wait time at Bristol Airport is approximately 15 minutes.

Security wait times at Bristol Airport vary throughout the day. Check the historical wait time chart on this page to find the quietest times.

Yes. You should use the Waiting Zone (Postcode: BS48 3DW). Parking is free for up to 60 minutes in this designated area. It is located near the Silver Zone and Car Rental Centre, and a shuttle bus runs to the terminal. Note that a “No Return” policy applies if you return within 60 minutes.

Yes, it costs £10 for 1-2 hours and then £20 for each additional hour after that.

Yes. You can purchase Fast Track on the official Bristol Airport website.

  • Price: £6 per person.
  • Use: Anytime from the date that was pre-booked
  • Availability: Can be purchased online or at the airport

Tip: Before purchasing fast track, check the security wait time on the monitors positioned on each side of the security entrance area.

The Drop & Go zone adjacent to the terminal is designed for rapid turnover. Prices typically start from £8.50 for the first 10 minutes. Prices escalate steeply after 10 minutes (e.g., over £30.00 for 40-60 minutes) to discourage waiting.

Note: The Drop & Go area was recently moved to the new car park area and is now a 3-5 minute walk from the terminal.

No. The Silver Zone operates as a valet/block-parking facility. You must check your car in at the reception and leave your keys with the staff. If you need to keep your keys, you must book the Long Stay or Multi-Storey car parks.

Yes. Blue Badge holders can use the “Drop & Go” car park for an extended period (40 minutes) for the price of the minimum tariff (approx. £8.50). To claim this, you must scan the barcode on the reverse of the Blue Badge at the exit barrier.

Bristol Airport has upgraded to the new CT scanners, allowing liquids up to 2 litres to remain in your bag, along with laptops and electronics.

No. Uber drivers are not permitted to use the taxi rank or the immediate terminal frontage. To meet your driver, follow the directions given by the ride hailing application.

Yes. A valid A1 Airport Flyer ticket allows you free connecting travel on any First Bus service within the Bristol Zone. This is a valuable hidden benefit for reaching specific suburbs without paying an extra fare.

No. To reach Bristol city centre (9 miles), you must take either a taxi or the bus.

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We regularly check queue times and flight delays for accuracy, however all times are estimates and waiting times and delays may not accurately reflect your experience. It is advisable to arrive at the airport well in advance and follow the recommendations of the airlines and airports.

There are a wide array of ways that queue data is measured. Including but not limited to looking at how long a passenger takes to get from scanning their boarding pass to exiting the security or customs area. Auditing passengers on how long it took them to pass through security or customs as well as Qsensors’ proprietary system for user added wait times. 

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