Stansted Airport drop-off charges
Official name: London Stansted (STN).
Yes, this is current information: Stansted Airport's drop-off charge was verified on 26 June 2026 against the official London Stansted page.
Dropping off at London Stansted costs £10 for up to 15 minutes, £28 for stays over 15 minutes.
- Free alternative: Mid Stay car park free drop-off (60 min)
- Pay by: 23:59 the day after your visit
Current drop-off charge
£10
for up to 15 min
26 Jun 2026
Verified against:
Official London Stansted pageOne drop-off costs £10 — 7 days of parking from £336.Compare →
Cheaper to park or drop off at London Stansted?
A quick drop-off is the cheapest way in. But if you're leaving the car, drive-up parking at London Stansted is £336 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 Stansted?
London Stansted levies a charge to use the drop-off forecourt: £10 for up to 15 minutes, £28 for stays over 15 minutes. A free alternative, Mid Stay car park free drop-off, is available for 60 minutes. All figures are official, date-stamped snapshots read from the airport's own published page and verified 2026-06-26.
Is there a time limit on the Stansted drop-off zone?
The headline £10 covers up to 15 minutes; stay longer and it steps up to £28 (max stay 30 minutes). Payment is barrier-free: you can settle online by 23:59 the day after your visit. This Stansted drop-off charge is sometimes called the Stansted drop-off levy, the Stansted 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 Stansted page and verified 2026-06-26.
The free alternative: Mid Stay car park free drop-off
How long will you stop?
£10
- Mid Stay car park free drop-off is free for 60 minutes.
If you don't pay
£28 tier applies to stays over 15 minutes (from 19 March 2026); a Parking Charge may also be issued for non-payment — amount not currently published Payment deadline: 23:59 the day after your visit.
Gate parking at London Stansted: £336 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 Stansted Airport?
£10 for up to 15 minutes, £28 for stays over 15 minutes (verified 2026-06-26, per the official London Stansted page).
How much does it cost to drop off at Stansted?
It costs £10 to drop off at Stansted Airport — £10 for up to 15 minutes, £28 for stays over 15 minutes (verified 2026-06-26, per the official London Stansted page).
Is there a time limit on the Stansted drop-off zone?
The headline £10 covers up to 15 minutes; stay longer and it steps up to £28 (max stay 30 minutes).
Can I pay the Stansted drop-off charge after I leave?
Yes — pay by 23:59 the day after your visit. £28 tier applies to stays over 15 minutes (from 19 March 2026); a Parking Charge may also be issued for non-payment — amount not currently published
What happens if you don't pay the Stansted drop-off fee?
£28 tier applies to stays over 15 minutes (from 19 March 2026); a Parking Charge may also be issued for non-payment — amount not currently published
Are Blue Badge holders exempt from the Stansted drop-off fee?
Normal charges apply, but where the passenger holds a valid Blue Badge the driver is eligible for an extension to the 30-minute maximum stay if reasonably required
How much is pick-up at Stansted Airport?
Pick-up uses the same forecourt as drop-off, so the same charge applies: £10 for up to 15 minutes, £28 for stays over 15 minutes. For free pick-up, the Mid Stay car park free drop-off gives 60 minutes free. Verified 2026-06-26 against the official London Stansted page.
How do I avoid the Stansted drop-off fee?
Use the Mid Stay car park free drop-off — free for 60 minutes. Free drop-off area at the Mid Stay car park with a free shuttle bus to the terminal
How does Stansted compare to other UK airports for drop-off charges?
Stansted Airport charges £10 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 London Stansted drop-off page — verified 2026-06-26
Every figure is read from the airport's official page and re-verified on the date shown. We never republish unverified prices.
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