As two UK airports raise their drop-off fees, our interactive map shows how much you can expect to pay when dropping off a family member or a friend at your local airport.
Liverpool John Lennon Airport has recently announced an increase to their express drop-off fee.
At the moment, drivers pay £5 for 10 minutes waiting time opposite the terminal building, but the charge will rise to £6 from March 5.
A 10-minute stop at the Drop and Go car park at Bristol Airport will rise from £6 to £7 on March 3.
What have the airports said about the rising fees?
A spokesperson for Liverpool John Lennon Airport said: “The charges to this car park have remained unchanged for over two years and remain in line with those at many UK airports.
“The airport is currently investing heavily in new and improved passenger facilities and is facing rising operational costs following the plans to increase national insurance and the minimum wage which are being applied to all businesses and we’re doing all we can to minimise the impact of these increased costs for passengers.”
Bristol Airport said: “Increased costs associated with the rise in the National Insurance rate for employers has informed the Airport’s decision to increase the charges for Drop & Go. The increased price also helps discourage longer stays in an area with limited spaces, while also encouraging the use of more sustainable forms of transport to the Airport, including public transport.”
How does Liverpool and Bristol Airport’s increased drop-off fees compare to other UK airports?
Leeds Bradford Airport currently charges £7 for a 10-minute stay. Electric cars can use the Pick Up and Drop Off car park for up to 1 hour free of charge, but you must let staff know you’re driving a fully electric vehicle via the intercom.
At Glasgow Airport, the Pick Up and Drop Off is charged at £5.50 for up to a 15 minutes stay.
At the start of the year, Heathrow‘s Terminal Drop-Off Charge increased from £5 to £6 per visit.
Luton’s Drop-off and Pick-up Zone costs £5 for five minutes.
Manchester Airport charges £5.00 for a five-minute stay, and £6.20 for a 10-minute stay.
At East Midlands Airport, it costs £5.00 for a drop-off stay of up to 15 minutes.
At Belfast City Airport and Belfast International Airport, there’s a drop-off charge of £3.00 for up to 10 minutes.
Aberdeen Airport charges £5.50 for a drop-off stay of up to 15 minutes.
Cardiff Airport’s drop-off fee is £3.00 for 10 minutes.
