Aberdeen Airport drop-off charges
Yes, this is current information: Aberdeen Airport's drop-off charge was verified on 10 June 2026 against the official Aberdeen page.
Dropping off at Aberdeen costs £7 for up to 15 minutes (Express Drop Off), then £1 per minute.
- Penalty if unpaid: £50
- Free alternative: Long Stay car park (60 min)
- Pay by: Card only — pay at the forecourt exit barrier (contactless accepted)
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Cheaper to park or drop off at Aberdeen?
A quick drop-off is the cheapest way in. But if you're leaving the car, drive-up parking at Aberdeen is £125 for 7 days — versus a single £7 drop-off. Pre-booking is usually cheaper than the drive-up gate price.
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What does it cost to drop someone off at Aberdeen?
Aberdeen levies a charge to use the drop-off forecourt: £7 for up to 15 minutes (Express Drop Off), then £1 per minute; unpaid visits incur a £50 penalty charge. A free alternative, Long Stay car park, is available for 60 minutes. All figures are official, date-stamped snapshots read from the airport's own published page and verified 2026-06-10.
Is there a time limit on the Aberdeen drop-off zone?
You get up to 30 minutes for the £7 charge — there is no cheaper shorter band, so a 2-minute stop costs the same as the full 30 minutes. Payment is barrier-free: you can settle online by Card only — pay at the forecourt exit barrier (contactless accepted). This Aberdeen drop-off charge is sometimes called the Aberdeen drop-off levy, the Aberdeen airport levy charge, or the kiss-and-fly charge — they all refer to the same forecourt fee. These figures are read from the official Aberdeen page and verified 2026-06-10.
The free alternative: Long Stay car park
How long will you stop?
£7
- Long Stay car park is free for 60 minutes.
If you don't pay
Penalty: £50. After 15 minutes the charge is £1 per minute; a flat £50 charge applies for staying beyond the 30-minute maximum Payment deadline: Card only — pay at the forecourt exit barrier (contactless accepted).
Gate parking at Aberdeen: £125 for 7 days - pre-booking is typically cheaper. Avoid paying at the gate.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the drop-off charge at Aberdeen Airport?
£7 for up to 15 minutes (Express Drop Off), then £1 per minute (verified 2026-06-10, per the official Aberdeen page).
How much does it cost to drop off at Aberdeen?
It costs £7 to drop off at Aberdeen Airport — £7 for up to 15 minutes (Express Drop Off), then £1 per minute (verified 2026-06-10, per the official Aberdeen page).
Is there a time limit on the Aberdeen drop-off zone?
You get up to 30 minutes for the £7 charge — there is no cheaper shorter band, so a 2-minute stop costs the same as the full 30 minutes.
Can I pay the Aberdeen drop-off charge after I leave?
Yes — pay by Card only — pay at the forecourt exit barrier (contactless accepted). After 15 minutes the charge is £1 per minute; a flat £50 charge applies for staying beyond the 30-minute maximum
What happens if you don't pay the Aberdeen drop-off fee?
The penalty is £50. After 15 minutes the charge is £1 per minute; a flat £50 charge applies for staying beyond the 30-minute maximum
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)
How much is pick-up at Aberdeen Airport?
Pick-up uses the same forecourt as drop-off, so the same charge applies: £7 for up to 15 minutes (Express Drop Off), then £1 per minute. For free pick-up, the Long Stay car park gives 60 minutes free. Verified 2026-06-10 against the official Aberdeen page.
How do I avoid the Aberdeen drop-off fee?
Use the Long Stay car park — free for 60 minutes. Free for up to one hour, with a free shuttle bus to the terminal
How does Aberdeen compare to other UK airports for drop-off charges?
Aberdeen Airport charges £7 to drop off, for up to 15 minutes. Here's how that compares to the UK's busiest airport and the nearest other airports — every figure read from that airport's own official page.
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Sources & method
- Official Aberdeen drop-off page — verified 2026-06-10
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