Flying from Melbourne to Bristol Airport (BRS): What you need to know
Bristol Airport is located in Bristol. The city operates on the UTC+0 timezone and is 11 hours behind Melbourne.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Melbourne to BRS.
During popular months like December, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kms (15 miles) in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Bristol Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, 68% of flights complete their journey on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is around 56 kms (35 miles) from central Melbourne. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to BRS flight is easier when you stay close to Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you just a short drive away.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 80% of them arriving as planned.
About Bristol Airport (BRS)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Bristol Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near BRS and turn in quicker:
Pick up a Bristol Airport rental car and explore Bristol and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and Drivalia are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride around four weeks before your Melbourne to Bristol Airport flight.
Getting from Bristol Airport (BRS) to central Bristol
Central Bristol is around 13 kms (8 miles) from Bristol Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Bristol Airport (BRS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Bristol Airport is £369. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £916. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Melbourne to BRS if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
Cheap Melbourne to Bristol Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Bristol Airport (BRS)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Melbourne to Bristol Airport (BRS). August is the peak month for travel to Bristol. If you like your getaways a little more chill, think about going in September.
Lock in a Melbourne to BRS plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Bristol to range from 11ºC to 23ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Bristol Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 8ºC.
More about Bristol
Start your Bristol trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Bristol Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Banksey, Clifton Suspension Bridge and Bristol International Balloon Fiesta are leading attractions which should be on every Bristol itinerary.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've seen Bristol, now it's time to explore more of the United Kingdom. Journey around 177 kms (110 miles) east to London to check off its leading attractions. From The British Museum to Westminster Abbey and Big Ben, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 137 kms (85 miles) northeast of Bristol, Birmingham is another essential stop in the United Kingdom. Start your sightseeing at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.
