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GLO Gloucestershire Airport

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Gloucestershire Airport (GLO) serves Bristol, about 55 km northeast of Bristol. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAGLO
ICAOEGBJ
ServesBristol
From centre57 km
Non-stop1
Airlines1
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation31 m

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The airport in numbers

Gloucestershire Airport — facts & history

We pulled Gloucestershire Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 5 passengers in 2020, against a peak of 48,421 in 1968.

Passengers / year
5
as of 2020
Peak traffic
48,421
in 1968
Elevation
31 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1968–2020

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Gloucestershire Airport to Bristol

The airport is about 55 km northeast of Bristol, about 80 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: London: every airport (LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY) has a train/express to the centre — the expresses are fast but pricey, Tube/standard rail far cheaper. Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham have a tram or train from the terminal.

Taxi & apps: A metered black cab, or a pre-booked minicab (never hailed). Uber and Bolt are legal in London and most cities. Estimated fare to the centre: £90–£143.

Tipping: 10% is usual in a licensed cab; not required.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~56 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~80 min£90–£143
Private transfer~80 minfixed upfront
Car rental~80 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From GLO to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Bath59 km83 min£93–£147
Oxford65 km68 min£102–£162
Birmingham68 km71 min£107–£169
Cardiff84 km88 min£131–£208
London147 km154 min£227–£361
Cambridge160 km168 min£247–£393
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Gloucestershire Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~£90–£143 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Golouchestershire ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Gloucestershire Airport

Non-stop flights to about 1 destinations, operated by 1 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Star1 Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Gloucestershire Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Gloucestershire Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Golouchestershire shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Gloucestershire Airport to the centre of Bristol?
London: every airport (LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY) has a train/express to the centre — the expresses are fast but pricey, Tube/standard rail far cheaper. Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham have a tram or train from the terminal. The airport is about 55 km northeast of Bristol, about 80 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Gloucestershire Airport to Bristol?
Roughly £90–£143 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Gloucestershire Airport?
A metered black cab, or a pre-booked minicab (never hailed). Uber and Bolt are legal in London and most cities.
What's the cheapest way from Gloucestershire Airport to Bristol?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. London: every airport (LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY) has a train/express to the centre — the expresses are fast but pricey, Tube/standard rail far cheaper. Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham have a tram or train from the terminal.
Can I get from Gloucestershire Airport into town without a car?
Yes. London: every airport (LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY) has a train/express to the centre — the expresses are fast but pricey, Tube/standard rail far cheaper. Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham have a tram or train from the terminal. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Gloucestershire Airport?
About 1 destinations, including Isle Of Man. 1 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Gloucestershire Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Gloucestershire Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Gloucestershire Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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