Yes, if you are flying with easyJet, TUI or Jet2 on a qualifying early flight. The service is free and lets you drop hold bags the evening before travel, then go straight through security on the morning of your flight. Windows differ by airline: easyJet's runs 6pm to 9pm the evening before, for flights departing before 8:30am. Checked August 2026.
How twilight bag drop works
Twilight bag drop, sometimes called night-before bag drop, lets passengers on qualifying early-morning flights hand over their hold luggage at the airline's bag-drop desk the evening before they travel. The airport describes it as a free service, available seven days a week. On the morning of your flight you skip the bag-drop desk entirely and head straight through security, which is worth doing if your flight departs early and you want one less queue to deal with at an hour when the terminal can already be busy.
To use it, you need your passport and your boarding passes with you at the evening drop, and your online check-in must already be done. Jet2 explicitly requires online check-in to be completed before you can use twilight check-in, and all three airlines expect boarding passes at the desk, so check in online before you leave for the airport rather than trying to do it on arrival.
The airline-specific windows
Each airline runs its own version of the service with its own qualifying flights and its own evening window, so do not assume one time applies across the board.
easyJet: flights departing before 8:30am qualify. Drop your bags the night before between 6pm and 9pm at the easyJet bag-drop desk.
TUI: flights with a TOM flight number departing before midday qualify. Drop your bags the day before between 4pm and 9pm at the TUI bag-drop desk.
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays: flights departing before 12pm (midday) qualify for what Jet2 calls Twilight Check-in. The evening window is 4:30pm to 9pm, and online check-in must be completed first (online check-in opens 28 days and closes 24 hours before your flight).
Ryanair is not listed for twilight bag drop at Bristol Airport, so if you are flying Ryanair, do not expect to use this service; plan to check in and drop bags as normal on the day.
Because the three windows do not line up, confirm the exact time directly with your airline before you travel rather than assuming it matches what a friend used with a different airline.
Twilight bag drop by airline at a glance
| Airline | Qualifying flights | Evening drop window | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| easyJet | Departing before 8:30am | 6pm to 9pm (night before) | Boarding passes, passport |
| TUI | TOM flight number, departing before midday | 4pm to 9pm (day before) | Boarding passes, passport |
| Jet2 / Jet2holidays | Departing before 12pm (midday) | 4:30pm to 9pm (night before) | Online check-in completed first, boarding passes, passport |
| Ryanair | Not offered | Not applicable | Not applicable |
Parking while you drop your bags
If you are driving to the airport to use twilight bag drop, the parking rules changed from 1 August 2026. Customers who booked car parking directly with Bristol Airport for their trip get 1 hour free in the Short Stay car park between 4pm and 9pm to cover the twilight drop. To exit, press the assistance button at the barrier and quote the exit code from your booking confirmation or the "Important travel information before you fly" email.
If you have not booked parking directly with the airport, this free hour does not apply to you, and you should expect to pay normal Short Stay rates, which start from £8.50 for up to 15 minutes. If your evening trip is likely to run close to that free hour or beyond it, it is worth checking the current Short Stay pricing before you set off, or considering whether how early to arrive at Bristol Airport advice on timing applies to your evening drop as well as your morning departure.
What to bring, and what happens the next morning
Bring your passport and your boarding passes to the evening drop, and make sure online check-in is already done, since all three airlines expect it and Jet2 requires it explicitly. Once your bags are dropped, you are free for the evening without them, which some travellers use as a chance to get a meal or a drink airside or nearby before heading home, or, if it suits your schedule better, to look into sleeping at Bristol Airport rather than travelling home and back again.
On the morning of your flight, you do not need to visit a bag-drop desk at all. Head straight to security with your boarding passes and passport, following the normal process from there. This is the main benefit of the service: one less queue on a morning when you are already flying early and the terminal may be busy.
Frequently asked questions
Is twilight bag drop free at Bristol Airport? Yes. The airport describes twilight bag drop as a free service, available seven days a week, for passengers on qualifying early flights with easyJet, TUI or Jet2.
Which airlines offer twilight bag drop at Bristol Airport? easyJet, TUI and Jet2 (including Jet2holidays) all offer it. Ryanair is not listed for twilight bag drop at Bristol Airport.
What time can I drop my bags off the night before? It depends on the airline. easyJet's window is 6pm to 9pm for flights departing before 8:30am. TUI's window is 4pm to 9pm for TOM flights departing before midday. Jet2's window is 4:30pm to 9pm for flights departing before midday, and online check-in must be completed first.
Can I park for free while I drop my bags off the night before? Only if you booked car parking directly with Bristol Airport. From 1 August 2026, direct-booking customers get 1 hour free in the Short Stay car park between 4pm and 9pm, using the exit code from their booking email at the barrier assistance button. Everyone else pays normal Short Stay rates, from £8.50 for up to 15 minutes.
Does Ryanair offer twilight bag drop at Bristol Airport? No. Ryanair is not listed for the service at Bristol Airport, so Ryanair passengers should check in and drop bags on the day as normal.
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More: Overview, How early to arrive at Bristol Airport, Sleeping at Bristol Airport, Parking.
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Last verified August 2026 by the Bristol Airport Guide editorial team. Prices and timetables change, so confirm the specifics on the official Bristol Airport website before you travel.