The airport said the new rates would become its “single biggest non-operational cost”.
“Unfortunately, like other airports, some of the cost will be passed on to consumers,” they said, adding that the decision was “needed to balance protecting people’s jobs as well as its commitment to improving the customer journey” with plans to reach net zero targets by 2030.
The spokesperson said it was hoped the price increase would “discourage high volumes” of customers using the drop-off car park and instead mean people are more likely to use public transport.
The Bristol Airport flyer is one option for passengers, with the bus costing £9 for an adult return from Bristol or £7 for an adult return from Weston-super-Mare.
The airport spokesperson said passengers could also make use of a free shuttle bus from its waiting zone, with the zone’s capacity set to double.