Gatwick Airport drop-off charges
Official name: London Gatwick (LGW).
Yes, this is current information: Gatwick Airport's drop-off charge was verified on 10 June 2026 against the official London Gatwick page.
Dropping off at London Gatwick costs £10 for up to 10 minutes, then £1 per additional minute (max charge £30, max stay 30 minutes).
- Penalty if unpaid: £100
- Free alternative: Long Stay car park (120 min)
- Pay by: Midnight the day after your visit
One drop-off costs £10 — 7 days of parking from £230.Compare →
Cheaper to park or drop off at London Gatwick?
A quick drop-off is the cheapest way in. But if you're leaving the car, drive-up parking at London Gatwick is £230 for 7 days — versus a single £10 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 London Gatwick?
London Gatwick levies a charge to use the drop-off forecourt: £10 for up to 10 minutes, then £1 per additional minute (max charge £30, max stay 30 minutes); unpaid visits incur a £100 penalty charge. A free alternative, Long Stay car park, is available for 120 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 Gatwick drop-off zone?
You get up to 30 minutes for the £10 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 Midnight the day after your visit. This Gatwick drop-off charge is sometimes called the Gatwick drop-off levy, the Gatwick airport levy charge, or the kiss-and-fly charge — they all refer to the same forecourt fee. These figures are read from the official London Gatwick page and verified 2026-06-10.
The free alternative: Long Stay car park
How long will you stop?
£10
- Long Stay car park is free for 120 minutes.
If you don't pay
Penalty: £100. £100 Parking Charge Notice for non-payment, reduced to £60 if paid within 14 days Payment deadline: Midnight the day after your visit.
Gate parking at London Gatwick: £230 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 Gatwick Airport?
£10 for up to 10 minutes, then £1 per additional minute (max charge £30, max stay 30 minutes) (verified 2026-06-10, per the official London Gatwick page).
How much does it cost to drop off at Gatwick?
It costs £10 to drop off at Gatwick Airport — £10 for up to 10 minutes, then £1 per additional minute (max charge £30, max stay 30 minutes) (verified 2026-06-10, per the official London Gatwick page).
Is there a time limit on the Gatwick drop-off zone?
You get up to 30 minutes for the £10 charge — there is no cheaper shorter band, so a 2-minute stop costs the same as the full 30 minutes.
Can I pay the Gatwick drop-off charge after I leave?
Yes — pay by Midnight the day after your visit. £100 Parking Charge Notice for non-payment, reduced to £60 if paid within 14 days
What happens if you don't pay the Gatwick drop-off fee?
The penalty is £100. £100 Parking Charge Notice for non-payment, reduced to £60 if paid within 14 days
Are Blue Badge holders exempt from the Gatwick drop-off fee?
Blue Badge holders dropped off by friends or taxi are exempt from the charge if they register the vehicle number plate in advance (free 30-minute session)
How much is pick-up at Gatwick Airport?
Pick-up uses the same forecourt as drop-off, so the same charge applies: £10 for up to 10 minutes, then £1 per additional minute (max charge £30, max stay 30 minutes). For free pick-up, the Long Stay car park gives 120 minutes free. Verified 2026-06-10 against the official London Gatwick page.
How do I avoid the Gatwick drop-off fee?
Use the Long Stay car park — free for 120 minutes. Free for up to two hours, with a free shuttle bus to the terminals
How does Gatwick compare to other UK airports for drop-off charges?
Gatwick Airport charges £10 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 London Gatwick drop-off page — verified 2026-06-10
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