How to avoid UK airport drop-off charges
Data from 10 Jun 2026 to 18 Jun 202614 charging UK airports publish a verified free drop-off alternative. The biggest single saving is at London Gatwick: skip the £10 forecourt fee by using the Long Stay car park.
Pick your airport
- London GatwickFree: Long Stay car park (120 min)save £10
- London StanstedFree: Mid Stay car park free drop-off (60 min)save £10
- BristolFree: Waiting Zone (60 min)save £8.50
- London HeathrowFree: Park & Ride (formerly Long Stay) (30 min)save £7
- London LutonFree: Long Stay car park (120 min)save £7
- Leeds BradfordFree: One Hour Free Zone (60 min)save £7
- AberdeenFree: Long Stay car park (60 min)save £7
- GlasgowFree: Long Stay car park (60 min)save £6
- NewcastleFree: Airport Waiting Zone (Callerton Parkway) (90 min)save £6
- ExeterFree: Car Park P4 free drop-off (30 min)save £6
- ManchesterFree: JetParks 1 free drop-off (30 min)save £5
- East MidlandsFree: Long Stay 2 car park (60 min)save £5
- Belfast CityFree: Long Stay car park (10 min)save £4
- Teesside InternationalFree: Free parking with terminal spend (120 min)save £2.50