Edinburgh Airport drop-off charges
Yes, this is current information: Edinburgh Airport's drop-off charge was verified on 22 June 2026 against the official Edinburgh page.
Dropping off at Edinburgh costs £8.50 for up to 10 minutes, then £1 per minute.
- Free alternative: Long Stay car park (first 30 minutes free) (30 min)
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Cheaper to park or drop off at Edinburgh?
A quick drop-off is the cheapest way in. But if you're leaving the car, drive-up parking at Edinburgh is £300 for 7 days — versus a single £8.50 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 Edinburgh?
Edinburgh levies a charge to use the drop-off forecourt: £8.50 for up to 10 minutes, then £1 per minute. A free alternative, Long Stay car park (first 30 minutes free), is available for 30 minutes. All figures are official, date-stamped snapshots read from the airport's own published page and verified 2026-06-22.
Is there a time limit on the Edinburgh drop-off zone?
You get up to 10 minutes for the £8.50 charge — there is no cheaper shorter band, so a 2-minute stop costs the same as the full 10 minutes. This Edinburgh drop-off charge is sometimes called the Edinburgh drop-off levy, the Edinburgh airport levy charge, or the kiss-and-fly charge — they all refer to the same forecourt fee. These figures are read from the official Edinburgh page and verified 2026-06-22.
The free alternative: Long Stay car park (first 30 minutes free)
How long will you stop?
£8.50
- Long Stay car park (first 30 minutes free) is free for 30 minutes.
If you don't pay
Gate parking at Edinburgh: £300 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 Edinburgh Airport?
£8.50 for up to 10 minutes, then £1 per minute (verified 2026-06-22, per the official Edinburgh page).
How much does it cost to drop off at Edinburgh?
It costs £8.50 to drop off at Edinburgh Airport — £8.50 for up to 10 minutes, then £1 per minute (verified 2026-06-22, per the official Edinburgh page).
Is there a time limit on the Edinburgh drop-off zone?
You get up to 10 minutes for the £8.50 charge — there is no cheaper shorter band, so a 2-minute stop costs the same as the full 10 minutes.
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
How much is pick-up at Edinburgh Airport?
Pick-up uses the same forecourt as drop-off, so the same charge applies: £8.50 for up to 10 minutes, then £1 per minute. For free pick-up, the Long Stay car park (first 30 minutes free) gives 30 minutes free. Verified 2026-06-22 against the official Edinburgh page.
How do I avoid the Edinburgh drop-off fee?
Use the Long Stay car park (first 30 minutes free) — free for 30 minutes. 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.
How does Edinburgh compare to other UK airports for drop-off charges?
Edinburgh Airport charges £8.50 to drop off, for up to 10 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 Edinburgh drop-off page — verified 2026-06-22
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