Which airport should I fly into for Bath?

For long-haul and international flights, Bristol International Airport (BRS) is the main gateway near Bath. The closest airport, Bristol Filton Airport (FZO), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Bath?

The nearest is about 14 mi (23 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Bath?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Bath

The closest airports to Bath, UK: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Bath, UK is Bristol Filton Airport (FZO), about 14 mi (23 km) away — roughly 28 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Bristol International Airport (BRS).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
FZO	Bristol Filton AirportBristol, United Kingdom	14 mi / 23 km	28 min	Regional
BRS	Bristol International AirportBristol, United Kingdom	16 mi / 25 km	30 min	International
GBA	Kemble AirportKemble, United Kingdom	24 mi / 39 km	47 min	Regional
GLO	Gloucestershire AirportStaverton, United Kingdom	37 mi / 59 km	1 hr 6 min	Regional
CWL	Cardiff International AirportCardiff, United Kingdom	42 mi / 68 km	1 hr 16 min	International
BOH	Bournemouth AirportBournemouth, United Kingdom	47 mi / 75 km	1 hr 24 min	Regional
DGX	MOD St. AthanSt. Athan, United Kingdom	47 mi / 75 km	1 hr 24 min	Regional
SOU	Southampton AirportSouthampton, United Kingdom	53 mi / 85 km	1 hr 35 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Bristol Filton Airport (FZO) is the most convenient at about 14 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Bristol International Airport (BRS) (16 mi) is the bigger gateway — worth the extra distance for long-haul or cheaper fares.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Bath. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with FZO.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near FZO saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Bath is Bristol Filton Airport (FZO), about 14 mi (23 km) away — roughly 28 min by road.