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Getting Help and Assistance

• Bristol Airport Special Assistance please click here (new tab).
• There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
• There are mobility aids available.
• The mobility aids available include wheelchairs.
• There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• There is a changing places facility available in the Terminal Building, near the Arrivals Hall.

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Related Access Guides (Departure Lounge)

• To view other AccessAble Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
• Departure Lounge link (new tab) - click here

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Route From Security

• Depending on what security checkpoint you're located at, World Duty Free will be located to the right or straight ahead.
• Enter World Duty Free from Security.
• Follow the black tiled pathway and it will lead you all the way through to the Departure Lounge.
• It's approximately 98m from Security to the Departure Lounge.
• When you reach the end of World Duty Free and face the Departure Lounge, you will need to take the Departure Lounge lift to the Mezzanine level.
• The lift is located to the left of the Departure Lounge opposite Starbucks.
• Exit the lift on the Mezzanine level and turn left.
• Follow the tiled flooring.
• Go past The Wine & Deli Bar, turn right and Gates 25-34 will be on the left hand side.
• There is level access.

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Getting To Departure Gates (25 - 34)

• The gates are located on the mezzanine level of the departure lounge, opposite the main food and drink area.
• The type of flooring along the route is tiles.
• There is flooring along the route which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
• There are not travelators available along the route.
• There are not resting/seating areas along the route.
• Wayfinding signage is available along the route.
• The lighting levels along the route are moderate to good.
• There are 3 slight slopes leading from the Departure Lounge to the Gates. Each slope has a different coloured tiles to the main walkway and there is a level resting area between each slope.

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Accessible Toilet (Boarding Gates 25 - 34 - Mezzanine Level - Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter from the Departure Lounge.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 168cm x 223cm (5ft 6in x 7ft 4in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 103cm (3ft 5in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are available within this accessible toilet.

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Other Floors (Gate 25)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are Boarding Gate 25.
  • The stairs are located to the right after entering the upper boarding area.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Lift (Gate 25)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located directly to the right as you enter.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are Mezzanine Level to Boarding Gate 25.
• The lift is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The dimensions of the lift are 97cm x 149cm (3ft 2in x 4ft 11in).
• The clear door width is 89cm (2ft 11in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.

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• Comments View
  • There is an easy slope just before entering the platform lift on the mezzanine level.
  • There is a similar platform lift located at the opposite end, (turning left when entering) to access Gates 32-34.

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Departure Gates (25)

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• Departure Gates Waiting Area View
  • The departure gate(s) in this area is/are gate(s) 25.
  • There is seating available at the departure gate(s).
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
  • There is designated seating available for people with reduced mobility.
  • The type of flooring in the departure gate(s) is tiles.
  • There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the departure gate waiting area(s).
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Departure Gate Details View
  • There is clear signage to the departure gate(s).
  • The height of the documentation check desk(s) is very high (111cm+).
  • There is a double, automatic doors with an opening width of 75cm+ for access to the airbridge/tarmac.
  • There is step free access to departure gate(s) 25.
• Boarding View
  • There is step free access to the aircraft via the tarmac from departure gate(s) 25.
  • There is an Ambulift available.
  • The accessibility of the individual aircraft varies depending on the provider. Please contact your airline company prior to booking for more information.

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Other Floors (Gates 26-31)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are Mezzanine Level to Boarding Gates 26 to 31.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Lift (Gates 26-31)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are Mezzanine Level to Boarding Gates 26 to 31.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The dimensions of the lift are 106cm x 140cm (3ft 6in x 4ft 7in).
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.

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• Comments View
  • Access to Gates 30-31 is via a very similar lift located opposite.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Gates 26 to 29 - Right Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located along the corridor between Gates 26 to 29.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is poor.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 215cm x 210cm (7ft 1in x 6ft 11in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 160cm (5ft 3in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 140cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 90cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a flip down baby change table available.
  • The height of the baby change table is 91cm.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Departure Gates 26 to 29)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located on the corridor between Departure Gates 26 to 29.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There are additional ambulant cubicles with differing rail configurations.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Departure Gates (26 to 29)

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• Departure Gates Waiting Area View
  • The departure gate(s) in this area is/are gate(s) 26 to 29.
  • There is seating available at the departure gate(s).
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
  • There is designated seating available for people with reduced mobility.
  • The type of flooring in the departure gate(s) is tiles.
  • There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the departure gate waiting area(s).
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Departure Gate Details View
  • There is clear signage to the departure gate(s).
  • A documentation check desk is available at gate(s) 26 to 29.
  • The height of the documentation check desk(s) is very high (111cm+).
  • There is a double, automatic doors with an opening width of 75cm+ for access to the airbridge/tarmac.
  • There is step free access to departure gate(s) 26 to 29.
• Boarding View
  • There is ramped/sloped access to the aircraft via the tarmac from departure gate(s) 26 to 29.
  • There is an Ambulift available.
  • The accessibility of the individual aircraft varies depending on the provider. Please contact your airline company prior to booking for more information.

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Other Floors (Gates 26 to 29 Corridor to Gates 30 to 31)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are Gates 26 to 29 Corridor to Gates 30 to 31.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
• Escalators View
  • Escalator(s) can be used to access other floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by escalator are 1-M.
  • The escalators steps are clearly marked.
  • The foot and head of the escalators are clearly marked.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Gates 30 - Right Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located at the rear of Gate 30.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is poor.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 230cm (5ft 3in x 7ft 7in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are general waste (with lid) and sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is not a mirror.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 90cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a flip down baby change table available.
  • The height of the baby change table is 90cm.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Gates 30)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located at the rear of the Gate 30.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There are additional ambulant cubicles with differing rail configurations.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Departure Gates (30 to 31)

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• Departure Gates Waiting Area View
  • The departure gate(s) in this area is/are gate(s) 30 to 31.
  • There is seating available at the departure gate(s).
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
  • There is designated seating available for people with reduced mobility.
  • The type of flooring in the departure gate(s) is tiles.
  • There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the departure gate waiting area(s).
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Departure Gate Details View
  • There is clear signage to the departure gate(s).
  • A documentation check desk is available at gate(s) 30-31.
  • The height of the documentation check desk(s) is very high (111cm+).
  • There is a double, permanently held open doors with an opening width of 75cm+ for access to the airbridge/tarmac.
  • There is step free access via lift to departure gate(s) 30-31.
• Boarding View
  • There is step free access to the aircraft via the tarmac from departure gate(s) 30 to 31.
  • There is an Ambulift available.
  • The accessibility of the individual aircraft varies depending on the provider. Please contact your airline company prior to booking for more information.

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Lift (Departure Gates 30 to 31 to Aircraft)

• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is poor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is poor.
• The clear door width is 90cm.
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.