How to avoid the Edinburgh drop-off charge
To avoid the £8.50 Edinburgh drop-off charge, use the Long Stay car park (first 30 minutes free) — free for 30 minutes — which saves you £8.50 per drop-off.
- Free alternative: Long Stay car park (first 30 minutes free) (30 min free)
- Forecourt charge avoided: £8.50 per drop-off
How do I avoid the drop-off charge at Edinburgh?
Edinburgh charges £8.50 to use the terminal drop-off forecourt, but you can avoid it: park in the Long Stay car park (first 30 minutes free), which gives you 30 minutes free. Edinburgh's Long Stay car park is free for the first 30 minutes, so a quick drop-off costs nothing. There is no shuttle bus — it is roughly a 10-12 minute walk to the terminal. That saves the full £8.50 per drop-off.All figures are official, date-stamped snapshots read from the airport's own published page and verified 2026-06-22.
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Use the Long Stay car park (first 30 minutes free)
Edinburgh's Long Stay car park is free for the first 30 minutes, so a quick drop-off costs nothing. There is no shuttle bus — it is roughly a 10-12 minute walk to the terminal. You get 30 minutes free, avoiding the £8.50 forecourt charge.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I avoid the Edinburgh drop-off charge?
Use the Long Stay car park (first 30 minutes free) — free for 30 minutes, which avoids the £8.50 forecourt charge. Edinburgh's Long Stay car park is free for the first 30 minutes, so a quick drop-off costs nothing. There is no shuttle bus — it is roughly a 10-12 minute walk to the terminal. (Verified 2026-06-22, per the official Edinburgh page.)
Is there a free way to drop someone off at Edinburgh?
Yes — the Long Stay car park (first 30 minutes free) gives you 30 minutes free. Edinburgh's Long Stay car park is free for the first 30 minutes, so a quick drop-off costs nothing. There is no shuttle bus — it is roughly a 10-12 minute walk to the terminal.
Are Blue Badge holders exempt from the Edinburgh drop-off fee?
Vehicles carrying passengers with Blue Badges have free access to the car parks for one hour
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Sources & method
- Official Edinburgh drop-off page — verified 2026-06-22
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