How to avoid the Aberdeen drop-off charge
To avoid the £7 Aberdeen drop-off charge, use the Long Stay car park — free for 60 minutes — which saves you £7 per drop-off.
- Free alternative: Long Stay car park (60 min free)
- Forecourt charge avoided: £7 per drop-off
- If you do use the forecourt, pay by: Card only — pay at the forecourt exit barrier (contactless accepted)
- Penalty for an unpaid forecourt visit: £50
How do I avoid the drop-off charge at Aberdeen?
Aberdeen charges £7 to use the terminal drop-off forecourt, but you can avoid it: park in the Long Stay car park, which gives you 60 minutes free. Free for up to one hour, with a free shuttle bus to the terminal That saves the full £7 per drop-off. If you do use the forecourt and don't pay, the penalty is £50.All figures are official, date-stamped snapshots read from the airport's own published page and verified 2026-06-10.
The free alternative: Long Stay car park
Step by step
Use the Long Stay car park
Free for up to one hour, with a free shuttle bus to the terminal You get 60 minutes free, avoiding the £7 forecourt charge.
Check Blue Badge exemption
Blue Badge holders should not use Express Drop Off; they get a 30-minute free drop-off/pick-up window in the Short Stay car park (enter the 13-digit Blue Badge number at the exit; not for commercial, hire or reward)
If you do pay, don't miss the deadline
If you can't avoid the forecourt, Aberdeen lets you pay by Card only — pay at the forecourt exit barrier (contactless accepted) — missing it risks a £50 penalty. After 15 minutes the charge is £1 per minute; a flat £50 charge applies for staying beyond the 30-minute maximum
If you can't avoid the forecourt
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Frequently asked questions
How do I avoid the Aberdeen drop-off charge?
Use the Long Stay car park — free for 60 minutes, which avoids the £7 forecourt charge. Free for up to one hour, with a free shuttle bus to the terminal (Verified 2026-06-10, per the official Aberdeen page.)
Is there a free way to drop someone off at Aberdeen?
Yes — the Long Stay car park gives you 60 minutes free. Free for up to one hour, with a free shuttle bus to the terminal
Are Blue Badge holders exempt from the Aberdeen drop-off fee?
Blue Badge holders should not use Express Drop Off; they get a 30-minute free drop-off/pick-up window in the Short Stay car park (enter the 13-digit Blue Badge number at the exit; not for commercial, hire or reward)
If I use the Aberdeen forecourt, when do I have to pay?
Pay by Card only — pay at the forecourt exit barrier (contactless accepted). Otherwise you risk a £50 penalty. After 15 minutes the charge is £1 per minute; a flat £50 charge applies for staying beyond the 30-minute maximum
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Sources & method
- Official Aberdeen drop-off page — verified 2026-06-10
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