The Aberdeen drop-off charge in detail
£7 for up to 15 minutes.
If you overstay: £1 per minute beyond 15 minutes; £50 flat charge after 30 minutes.
How to pay: Barrier / online.
What the Aberdeen drop-off is actually like
Aberdeen's express drop-off is on the upper forecourt right outside the doors, which the airport flags as a potentially very congested area; the free hour is in Long Stay with a free shuttle bus.
Source: the airport's own directions page.
Free or cheaper alternative
Long Stay car park — 1 hour free, shuttle to terminal. Allow 15–25 extra minutes versus the barrier.
Picking up at Aberdeen
Like most UK airports, Aberdeen applies the same £7 charge to pick-ups as to drop-offs — the same area, the same tariff. It's always worth confirming on the day, as signage and enforcement can change.
If you're waiting on a delayed flight, Long Stay car park is usually the cheaper choice than paying at the barrier by the minute.
Where to go
Aberdeen Airport terminal. Follow the drop-off signs on site — the zone can sit a short walk from the doors.
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Questions about Aberdeen
How much is the drop-off charge at Aberdeen Airport?
Aberdeen Airport charges £7 for up to 15 minutes at the drop-off area closest to the terminal. If you overstay: £1 per minute beyond 15 minutes; £50 flat charge after 30 minutes.
Is there a free drop-off at Aberdeen Airport?
Yes. Aberdeen keeps a free or cheaper option — Long Stay car park: 1 hour free, shuttle to terminal. Allow 15–25 extra minutes.
How do I pay the Aberdeen Airport drop-off charge?
Barrier / online.
Do you have to pay to pick up at Aberdeen Airport?
At Aberdeen, as at nearly every UK airport, the same charge applies to pick-ups as to drop-offs — £7 for the same window. Confirm on the day, as rules can change.
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Method & corrections
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