How to avoid the Leeds Bradford drop-off charge
To avoid the £8 Leeds Bradford drop-off charge, use the One Hour Free Parking Zone — free for 60 minutes — which saves you £8 per drop-off.
- Free alternative: One Hour Free Parking Zone (60 min free)
- Forecourt charge avoided: £8 per drop-off
- If you do use the forecourt, pay by: Cashless, ticketless — ANPR cameras record entry and exit and the tariff is calculated on exit; pay at the barrier on exit
How do I avoid the drop-off charge at Leeds Bradford?
Leeds Bradford charges £8 to use the terminal drop-off forecourt, but you can avoid it: park in the One Hour Free Parking Zone, which gives you 60 minutes free. Free for up to one hour, in the Mid Stay car park (follow signs for 'Mid Stay & 1 Hour Free'); approximately a five-minute walk to the terminal, including a slight incline. Charges apply if you exceed an hour or exit and re-enter That saves the full £8 per drop-off.All figures are official, date-stamped snapshots read from the airport's own published page and verified 2026-09-04.
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Step by step
Use the One Hour Free Parking Zone
Free for up to one hour, in the Mid Stay car park (follow signs for 'Mid Stay & 1 Hour Free'); approximately a five-minute walk to the terminal, including a slight incline. Charges apply if you exceed an hour or exit and re-enter You get 60 minutes free, avoiding the £8 forecourt charge.
If you do pay, don't miss the deadline
If you can't avoid the forecourt, Leeds Bradford lets you pay by Cashless, ticketless — ANPR cameras record entry and exit and the tariff is calculated on exit; pay at the barrier on exit.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I avoid the Leeds Bradford drop-off charge?
Use the One Hour Free Parking Zone — free for 60 minutes, which avoids the £8 forecourt charge. Free for up to one hour, in the Mid Stay car park (follow signs for 'Mid Stay & 1 Hour Free'); approximately a five-minute walk to the terminal, including a slight incline. Charges apply if you exceed an hour or exit and re-enter (Verified 2026-09-04, per the official Leeds Bradford page.)
Is there a free way to drop someone off at Leeds Bradford?
Yes — the One Hour Free Parking Zone gives you 60 minutes free. Free for up to one hour, in the Mid Stay car park (follow signs for 'Mid Stay & 1 Hour Free'); approximately a five-minute walk to the terminal, including a slight incline. Charges apply if you exceed an hour or exit and re-enter
Are Blue Badge holders exempt from the Leeds Bradford drop-off fee?
Blue Badge holders who are travelling can stay in the Pick Up & Drop Off car park for up to 60 minutes for the same £8 fee
If I use the Leeds Bradford forecourt, when do I have to pay?
Pay by Cashless, ticketless — ANPR cameras record entry and exit and the tariff is calculated on exit; pay at the barrier on exit.
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Sources & method
- Official Leeds Bradford drop-off page — verified 2026-09-04
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