Drop off

All drivers picking up or dropping off passengers should follow the Pick up/drop off signage trail.
The following options are available:
Priority drop & go
Drivers can pay £1 for 10 minutes to drop off passengers outside the terminal building.
Blue badge holders are entitled to up to 20 minutes in the Priority drop & go area.
Payment is made using the coin bin/card machine on exit.
Cars must not be left unattended at any time.
Free drop off
Alternatively, a 20 minutes FREE drop off, pick up and parking area is available in Long Stay 1.
There is a short walk to the terminal or a FREE shuttle bus to the terminal building. There is also a special assistance vehicle available for passengers with reduced mobility.
After 20 minutes parking will be charged as follows.
- up to 20 mins = Free
- 20 – 40 mins = £2
- 40 – 60 mins = £3
- up to 2 hours = £6.20
- Over 2 hours, full long stay day charges apply
Payment can be made in the arrivals hall or car park payment machine.
Please do not pick up or drop off on approach roads as this may create traffic congestion and will also mean a longer walk for your passengers.
Click here to view a plan of the car parks and pick up and drop off areas.
Pick up
All drivers picking up or dropping off passengers should also follow the Pick up/drop off signage trail on approach to the airport.
The following options are available:
Priority pick up
Drivers can pay £1 for 20 minutes to collect passengers from the Short Stay Car Park, close to the terminal building.
After 20 minutes parking will be charged at the standard tariff. Payment can be made in the arrivals hall or car park payment machine.
Free pick up
Alternitavely, a 20 minutes FREE drop off, pick up and parking area is available in Long Stay 1.
There is a short walk to the terminal or a FREE shuttle bus to the terminal building. There is also a special assistance vehicle available for passengers with reduced mobility.
After 20 minutes parking will be charged as follows.
- up to 20 mins = Free
- 20 – 40 mins = £2
- 40 – 60 mins = £3
- up to 2 hours = £6.20
- Over 2 hours, full long stay day charges apply
Payment can be made in the arrivals hall or car park payment machine.
Click here to view a plan of the car parks and pick up and drop off areas.