Bristol Airport said it will transition two of its Airport Flyer bus services to fully electric fleets as part of its plan to achieve net zero operations by 2030.
The A1 and A3 Airport Flyer routes, which connect Bristol Airport with destinations including central Bristol, Weston-Super-Mare and Bedminster, will be operated using battery electric buses from 2026. The services are run by First Bus.
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According to Bristol Airport, the two routes have carried more than one million passengers so far this year, making 2025 the airport’s busiest year for bus usage to date. The A1 service operates every eight minutes between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., with overnight services every 30 minutes, while the A3 route runs every 30 minutes during the day and hourly overnight following a recent service increase.
The electrification plan includes the introduction of 21 electric buses. First Bus has not confirmed the vehicle model but said the buses will be fully air-conditioned and equipped with WiFi, USB charging, disabled access and real-time tracking displays at bus stops. Bristol Airport estimates the switch will cut emissions by about 74%, equivalent to an annual reduction of roughly 1,327 tonnes of carbon dioxide.
Rob Pymm, commercial director for First Bus in the West of England, said the move would deliver environmental benefits as well as quieter and smoother journeys for passengers. He said the investment reflects a shared commitment to cleaner transport and improved customer experience.
In addition to its off-site bus services, Bristol Airport already operates electric vehicles on its grounds. The airport currently uses 11 electric buses to transport passengers between terminals and car parks, alongside seven smaller electric vehicles, with a further six electric buses scheduled to enter service next year.