How to avoid the Leeds Bradford drop-off charge
To avoid the £7 Leeds Bradford drop-off charge, use the One Hour Free Zone — free for 60 minutes — which saves you £7 per drop-off.
- Free alternative: One Hour Free Zone (60 min free)
- Forecourt charge avoided: £7 per drop-off
- If you do use the forecourt, pay by: Cashless — pay at the barrier on exit (SmoothPark automatic payment gives 10% off the standard tariff)
How do I avoid the drop-off charge at Leeds Bradford?
Leeds Bradford charges £7 to use the terminal drop-off forecourt, but you can avoid it: park in the One Hour Free Zone, which gives you 60 minutes free. Free for up to one hour, a 3–4 minute walk from the terminal; fully electric private cars may also use the Pick Up & Drop Off car park free for up to 1 hour (max 2 visits/day) That saves the full £7 per drop-off.All figures are official, date-stamped snapshots read from the airport's own published page and verified 2026-06-10.
The free alternative: One Hour Free Zone
Step by step
Use the One Hour Free Zone
Free for up to one hour, a 3–4 minute walk from the terminal; fully electric private cars may also use the Pick Up & Drop Off car park free for up to 1 hour (max 2 visits/day) You get 60 minutes free, avoiding the £7 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 — pay at the barrier on exit (SmoothPark automatic payment gives 10% off the standard tariff).
If you can't avoid the forecourt
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Frequently asked questions
How do I avoid the Leeds Bradford drop-off charge?
Use the One Hour Free Zone — free for 60 minutes, which avoids the £7 forecourt charge. Free for up to one hour, a 3–4 minute walk from the terminal; fully electric private cars may also use the Pick Up & Drop Off car park free for up to 1 hour (max 2 visits/day) (Verified 2026-06-10, per the official Leeds Bradford page.)
Is there a free way to drop someone off at Leeds Bradford?
Yes — the One Hour Free Zone gives you 60 minutes free. Free for up to one hour, a 3–4 minute walk from the terminal; fully electric private cars may also use the Pick Up & Drop Off car park free for up to 1 hour (max 2 visits/day)
Are Blue Badge holders exempt from the Leeds Bradford drop-off fee?
Blue Badge holders can use the dedicated Blue Badge bays in the Pick Up & Drop Off car park for up to 60 minutes for the £7 fee
If I use the Leeds Bradford forecourt, when do I have to pay?
Pay by Cashless — pay at the barrier on exit (SmoothPark automatic payment gives 10% off the standard tariff).
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Sources & method
- Official Leeds Bradford drop-off page — verified 2026-06-10
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