Bristol to Abu Dhabi Flights

Flights from Bristol Airport

Bristol Airport is a modern and well-equipped location from which to begin your journey. Located in South West England, it is around eight miles from the centre of Bristol, making access easy. The Welsh border is only 20 miles away, so the airport attracts passengers from a variety of different locations. There are flights from Bristol available to many destinations in Europe and beyond.

The easiest way to arrive at the airport from Bristol city centre is to hop on the frequent Airport Flyer Express Link. There are two routes, one from the city centre and one from the bus station. If you are staying the night in Bristol before travelling, check to see whether the bus stops at your hotel. It takes 30 minutes from the city centre, and a return ticket will cost £10. You can save money by using a family ticket. If you are travelling from further afield, you can arrive by train at Temple Meads and then catch the bus. If driving, the airport can be accessed via the A38 and there are numerous parking options available. Prices start at £3.34 per day, with free shuttle buses to the terminal.

There are a variety of facilities available inside the terminal, with play areas for children and internet access available. If you fancy something to eat or drink before you jet off, there are plenty of facilities available to meet your needs. Visit for ebookers.com for more information about travel options from Bristol to Abu Dhabi.

Flights to Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is the centre of government in the United Arab Emirates. Both business and pleasure travellers flock to the city to experience its rich culture and modern amenities. The city is the home of some of the largest oil conglomerates in the world. Travellers with flights booked through ebookers typically arrive at the Abu Dhabi International Airport, which can be found on Sheik Maktoum Bin Rashid Road, approximately twenty-seven miles from the city centre. Major carriers at the airport include Air Berlin, Air India, Alitalia, British Airways, Egyptair, Lufthansa, Royal Jordanian, Turkish Airlines, and Virgin Australia.

Getting Around in Abu Dhabi

The city's modern development relies heavily on the use of personal cars. Rental cars can be arranged at the airport, with fees varying based on the needs of each traveller. Private taxi services are available throughout the city, with fares starting around ten dirhams, even when travelling across the city. Bus lines also crisscross the city, with fares beginning at two dirhams for one-way travel. A day pass costs only six dirhams. Travel time to hotels in the city centre from the airport typically takes about one hour by car and longer by a public transit option.

Weather and Climate

Abu Dhabi is exceptionally warm all year long. Visitors should pack light and expect to keep to air-conditioned areas to ward off sunburn and dehydration, especially in the summer months when temperatures can easily reach forty-one degrees Celsius. The winter experiences lows that only dip to around thirteen degrees.

Enjoying Your Travel

Visitors to Abu Dhabi are likely to delight in the many shopping areas and modern attractions that dot the cityscape. Travellers can visit the site of the mostly completed Sheik Zayed mosque, which is the sixth-largest mosque in the world, or enjoy a desert safari and camel race that hearkens back to the early days of the Arab world. Abu Dhabi also has helicopter tours for those wanting to experience a bird's eye view of the desert and the beautiful modern city.