Bristol Airport flies to 15 ski gateway airports this winter, led by Chambery, Geneva and Innsbruck (Jet2, easyJet, Crystal Ski and Inghams), plus Grenoble and Turin with easyJet and Ryanair. Flying with your own skis or board costs extra on the budget carriers: easyJet and Ryanair each charge roughly £45 one way if you add it at booking, rising if you leave it until later or the airport. Jet2 sells a 22kg ski carriage allowance instead. Checked against Bristol Airport's and the airlines' own sites, October 2026.
Ski destinations flying from Bristol this winter
Bristol Airport's own winter sports page lists these gateway airports and the operators serving them this season:
| Gateway airport | Airlines/operators | Example resorts served |
|---|---|---|
| Chambery | Crystal Ski, Jet2.com, Inghams | Courchevel, Val d'Isère, Val Thorens, Méribel, Les Arcs, Alpe d'Huez |
| Geneva | easyJet, Jet2.com, Crystal Ski, Inghams | Chamonix, Morzine, Val d'Isère, Les Arcs, Avoriaz |
| Innsbruck | easyJet, Jet2.com, Crystal Ski, Inghams | St Anton, Kitzbühel, Söll, Mayrhofen, Seefeld |
| Grenoble | easyJet, Ryanair | Alpe d'Huez, Courchevel, Les Deux Alpes, Val Thorens |
| Turin | easyJet, Ryanair, Crystal Ski | Sestriere, Courmayeur, Cervinia, Bardonecchia |
| Salzburg | easyJet, Crystal Ski, Inghams | Kitzbühel, Zell am See, Saalbach, Söll |
| Verona | easyJet, Crystal Ski | Madonna di Campiglio, Val di Fassa, Selva Val Gardena |
| Milan | easyJet, Ryanair | Monterosa Ski Area, Madesimo |
| Lyon | easyJet | Alpe d'Huez, Méribel, Val Thorens, Val d'Isère |
| Basel | easyJet | Grindelwald, Wengen, Andermatt, Engelberg |
| Toulouse | easyJet, Crystal Ski | Baqueira Beret, Soldeu, El Tarter (Andorra/Pyrenees) |
| Barcelona | easyJet, Ryanair, Inghams | Soldeu, Arinsal, Pas de la Casa (Andorra) |
| Sofia | Ryanair | Bansko, Borovets, Pamporovo (Bulgaria) |
| Kittilä | Inghams, TUI | Ylläs, Levi, Saariselkä (Finnish Lapland) |
Jet2's Chambery, Geneva and Innsbruck programme is the airline's own dedicated "ski flights" product for this winter, going on sale a year or more ahead; the equivalent 2027/28 season was confirmed on sale in July 2026, so expect next winter's seats to already be bookable if this season doesn't suit.
How much does it cost to fly skis from Bristol?
The airlines flying from Bristol split into two groups:
- easyJet and Ryanair treat skis and snowboards as a separate "sports equipment" product on top of any suitcase. As of October 2026, easyJet charges £45 per flight if you add it online at booking, rising to £52 if you add it later through customer services or at the airport. Ryanair's figure is similarly around £45 to £50 each way for the same online-vs-later difference. These are approximate, frequently-adjusted fees, so confirm the exact current price on the airline's own site when you book rather than relying on this figure alone.
- Jet2 sells ski carriage as a 22kg allowance you add via "Add Sports Equipment" on the "Who's going" page when booking, covering skis, a snowboard, salopettes and a boot bag together. As with the budget carriers, it's cheaper to add this at the time of booking than later.
Crystal Ski and Inghams package holidays usually include ski carriage in the holiday price, since they're tour operators rather than airlines, so check your specific package's inclusions rather than assuming the airline's standalone fee applies.
Booking tips for ski carriage
- Add ski/snowboard carriage when you first book your flight. Every airline above charges more if you add it later, and availability isn't guaranteed if you leave it until check-in.
- One "piece" of ski equipment usually covers a ski/board bag plus boots and poles together, within a weight limit, rather than being charged separately. Check your airline's exact definition before you pack, since going over the weight limit brings its own excess charge.
- If you're part of a package holiday through Crystal Ski, Inghams, TUI or a similar operator, check whether ski carriage is already bundled in rather than paying twice.
Which months does the ski season run?
Alpine ski flights from Bristol typically run from around mid-December through to early April, matching the Alps' snow season, though exact start and end dates vary by airline and route each year and are set when flights go on sale. If you're booking for a specific week, check live availability on the airline's own booking page rather than assuming the whole winter is covered, since some routes run only a few days a week even in peak season.
Lapland and Northern Lights trips
Alongside the main ski programme, Bristol also flies more family-oriented winter trips: easyJet serves Tromsø (November 2026 to March 2027) and Reykjavik (October 2026 to March 2027) for Northern Lights breaks, Inghams and TUI run Lapland trips to Kittilä for Santa and husky-sled experiences, and TUI offers one-day "Lapland magic" trips as well as longer stays. These aren't ski-carriage routes in the same way as the Alpine resorts, but they're worth knowing about if you're weighing up a snow trip from Bristol that isn't about skiing itself.
Planning the rest of your trip
Before you fly, check your airline's current hold baggage and ski carriage prices directly, since fees on budget airlines change more often than resort information. For getting to the airport with bulky ski bags, see our guides to parking and taxis, and if you're travelling with young children as well as ski kit, our flying with a baby guide covers combining both.
Ski routes, operators and resort lists can change season to season, so treat the destinations above as this winter's confirmed lineup rather than a permanent list. Checked against Bristol Airport's own site, October 2026.
FAQs
Which ski resorts can I fly to from Bristol Airport?
Fifteen gateway airports this winter, led by Chambery, Geneva and Innsbruck, plus Grenoble, Turin, Salzburg, Verona, Milan, Lyon, Basel, Toulouse, Barcelona, Sofia and Kittilä, each serving a cluster of resorts nearby.
Which airlines fly ski routes from Bristol?
easyJet and Ryanair fly most of the gateway airports as scheduled flights; Jet2 runs a dedicated ski programme to Chambery, Geneva and Innsbruck; Crystal Ski and Inghams sell package holidays on several of the same routes.
How much does it cost to take skis on a flight from Bristol?
On easyJet and Ryanair, roughly £45 each way if added at booking, rising to about £50 to £52 if added later or at the airport. Jet2 sells a 22kg ski carriage allowance instead. Check the airline's current price before booking, since these fees change.
Is ski carriage included if I book a package holiday?
Often, yes, with Crystal Ski, Inghams, TUI and similar tour operators, but check your specific package's terms rather than assuming, since inclusions vary.
When does the ski season run from Bristol Airport?
Broadly mid-December to early April, matching the Alps' snow season, though exact dates vary by airline and route each year.
Does Bristol Airport fly anywhere for the Northern Lights?
Yes. easyJet flies to Tromsø and Reykjavik over the winter months, and Inghams/TUI run Lapland trips to Kittilä, aimed at Northern Lights and family snow trips rather than skiing itself.