{
  "meta": {
    "title": "UK Airport Drop-Off Charges Dataset",
    "publisher": "Airport Drop-Off Charges",
    "url": "https://airportdropoffcharges.co.uk",
    "licence": "CC BY 4.0 (attribution: airportdropoffcharges.co.uk)",
    "last_full_review": "2026-08-17",
    "notes": "Fees are for the forecourt / premium drop-off zone nearest the terminal. 'Free alternative' is the airport's own free or lower-cost drop-off option. Always confirm with the airport before travelling: charges change without notice.",
    "verification_levels": {
      "official": "Confirmed against the airport's own website on the date shown",
      "secondary": "Confirmed against two or more recent (summer 2026) published comparisons; official re-check recommended before relying on it"
    }
  },
  "airports": [
    {
      "airport": "London Heathrow", "iata": "LHR", "region": "London",
      "fee_gbp": 7.00, "free_minutes": 0, "window_note": "Per entry to terminal forecourt; no free period, no waiting",
      "overstay": "N/A (charge is per entry); £80 Parking Charge for non-payment, reduced to £40 within 14 days",
      "payment": "Pay by midnight the next day — heathrowdropoff.apcoa.com, phone 0330 008 5600, or autopay account",
      "free_alternative": { "exists": true, "name": "Park & Ride car parks (former Long Stay)", "detail": "Free drop-off with free bus transfer to terminal", "transfer": "bus" },
      "verified": "2026-08-17", "verification": "official",
      "source": "https://www.heathrow.com/transport-and-directions/terminal-drop-off-charge",
      "previous_fee_gbp": 5.00, "previous_fee_year": 2023
    },
    {
      "airport": "London Gatwick", "iata": "LGW", "region": "London",
      "fee_gbp": 10.00, "free_minutes": 10, "window_note": "£10 for up to 10 minutes",
      "overstay": "£1 per additional minute, maximum stay 30 minutes",
      "payment": "Online or by phone by midnight the next day",
      "free_alternative": { "exists": true, "name": "Long Stay car parks", "detail": "2 hours free, shuttle to terminal", "transfer": "shuttle" },
      "verified": "2026-08-17", "verification": "secondary",
      "source": "https://ukair.com/home/guides/airport-drop-off-charges/",
      "official_check": "https://www.gatwickairport.com",
      "previous_fee_gbp": 7.00, "previous_fee_year": 2025,
      "note": "Rose 43% in 2026 — joint-highest UK fee"
    },
    {
      "airport": "London Stansted", "iata": "STN", "region": "London",
      "fee_gbp": 10.00, "free_minutes": 15, "window_note": "Express Set Down: £10 for up to 15 minutes",
      "overstay": "£28 beyond 15 minutes; 30-minute maximum stay, then Parking Charge and enforcement",
      "payment": "Pay by 23:59 the day after your visit",
      "free_alternative": { "exists": true, "name": "Mid Stay car park", "detail": "Free period with transfer to terminal", "transfer": "shuttle" },
      "verified": "2026-08-17", "verification": "secondary",
      "source": "https://ukair.com/home/guides/airport-drop-off-charges/",
      "official_check": "https://www.stanstedairport.com/terms-and-conditions/express-set-down/",
      "previous_fee_gbp": 7.00, "previous_fee_year": 2025
    },
    {
      "airport": "London Luton", "iata": "LTN", "region": "London",
      "fee_gbp": 7.00, "free_minutes": 10, "window_note": "£7 for up to 10 minutes",
      "overstay": "£1 per additional minute, maximum 30 minutes",
      "payment": "Barrier / online",
      "free_alternative": { "exists": true, "name": "Long Stay car park", "detail": "2 hours free, bus to terminal", "transfer": "bus" },
      "verified": "2026-08-17", "verification": "secondary",
      "source": "https://ukair.com/home/guides/airport-drop-off-charges/",
      "official_check": "https://www.london-luton.co.uk",
      "previous_fee_gbp": 5.00, "previous_fee_year": 2024
    },
    {
      "airport": "London City", "iata": "LCY", "region": "London",
      "fee_gbp": 8.00, "free_minutes": 5, "window_note": "£8 for up to 5 minutes — highest per-minute rate in the UK (£1.60/min)",
      "overstay": "Escalating charges beyond 5 minutes",
      "payment": "Barrier / online",
      "free_alternative": { "exists": false, "name": null, "detail": "No free drop-off; DLR is the practical alternative", "transfer": null },
      "verified": "2026-08-17", "verification": "secondary",
      "source": "https://ukair.com/home/guides/airport-drop-off-charges/",
      "official_check": "https://www.londoncityairport.com",
      "previous_fee_gbp": 6.00, "previous_fee_year": 2025
    },
    {
      "airport": "Manchester", "iata": "MAN", "region": "North West",
      "fee_gbp": 5.50, "free_minutes": 5, "window_note": "£5.50 for up to 5 minutes",
      "overstay": "£6.50 for up to 10 minutes; £25 for up to 30 minutes",
      "payment": "Pay by midnight the next day",
      "free_alternative": { "exists": true, "name": "Free drop-off area", "detail": "Free, with 24-hour shuttle to terminals", "transfer": "shuttle" },
      "verified": "2026-08-17", "verification": "secondary",
      "source": "https://ukair.com/home/guides/airport-drop-off-charges/",
      "official_check": "https://www.manchesterairport.co.uk",
      "previous_fee_gbp": 5.00, "previous_fee_year": 2025
    },
    {
      "airport": "Birmingham", "iata": "BHX", "region": "Midlands",
      "fee_gbp": 7.00, "free_minutes": 15, "window_note": "Premium Set Down: £7 for 15 minutes",
      "overstay": "Escalating charges",
      "payment": "Barrier",
      "free_alternative": { "exists": true, "name": "Standard Drop Off car park", "detail": "10 minutes free, short walk to terminal", "transfer": "walk" },
      "verified": "2026-08-17", "verification": "secondary",
      "source": "https://ukair.com/home/guides/airport-drop-off-charges/",
      "official_check": "https://www.birminghamairport.co.uk",
      "note": "One of the few majors with a free, walkable drop-off option"
    },
    {
      "airport": "Edinburgh", "iata": "EDI", "region": "Scotland",
      "fee_gbp": 8.50, "free_minutes": 10, "window_note": "£8.50 for up to 10 minutes",
      "overstay": "£1 per additional minute",
      "payment": "Barrier / online",
      "free_alternative": { "exists": true, "name": "Free pick-up/drop-off zone", "detail": "30 minutes free, transfer to terminal", "transfer": "shuttle" },
      "verified": "2026-08-17", "verification": "secondary",
      "source": "https://ukair.com/home/guides/airport-drop-off-charges/",
      "official_check": "https://www.edinburghairport.com",
      "previous_fee_gbp": 5.00, "previous_fee_year": 2024
    },
    {
      "airport": "Bristol", "iata": "BRS", "region": "South West",
      "fee_gbp": 8.50, "free_minutes": 10, "window_note": "£8.50 for up to 10 minutes",
      "overstay": "£10.50 for 10–20 minutes; £13 for 20–40 minutes",
      "payment": "Barrier / online",
      "free_alternative": { "exists": true, "name": "Waiting Zone", "detail": "60 minutes free, bus to terminal", "transfer": "bus" },
      "verified": "2026-08-17", "verification": "secondary",
      "source": "https://ukair.com/home/guides/airport-drop-off-charges/",
      "official_check": "https://www.bristolairport.co.uk",
      "previous_fee_gbp": 6.00, "previous_fee_year": 2024
    },
    {
      "airport": "Glasgow", "iata": "GLA", "region": "Scotland",
      "fee_gbp": 7.00, "free_minutes": 15, "window_note": "£7 for up to 15 minutes",
      "overstay": "£1 per additional minute; £50 beyond 30 minutes",
      "payment": "Barrier / online",
      "free_alternative": { "exists": true, "name": "Long Stay car park", "detail": "1 hour free, walk or shuttle to terminal", "transfer": "walk/shuttle" },
      "verified": "2026-08-17", "verification": "secondary",
      "source": "https://ukair.com/home/guides/airport-drop-off-charges/",
      "official_check": "https://www.glasgowairport.com"
    },
    {
      "airport": "Aberdeen", "iata": "ABZ", "region": "Scotland",
      "fee_gbp": 7.00, "free_minutes": 15, "window_note": "£7 for up to 15 minutes",
      "overstay": "£1 per additional minute; £50 beyond 30 minutes",
      "payment": "Barrier / online",
      "free_alternative": { "exists": true, "name": "Long Stay car park", "detail": "1 hour free, shuttle to terminal", "transfer": "shuttle" },
      "verified": "2026-08-17", "verification": "secondary",
      "source": "https://ukair.com/home/guides/airport-drop-off-charges/",
      "official_check": "https://www.aberdeenairport.com"
    },
    {
      "airport": "Leeds Bradford", "iata": "LBA", "region": "Yorkshire",
      "fee_gbp": 8.00, "free_minutes": 10, "window_note": "£8 for up to 10 minutes",
      "overstay": "Escalating charges",
      "payment": "Barrier / online",
      "free_alternative": { "exists": true, "name": "One Hour Free zone", "detail": "1 hour free, transfer to terminal", "transfer": "shuttle" },
      "verified": "2026-08-17", "verification": "secondary",
      "source": "https://ukair.com/home/guides/airport-drop-off-charges/",
      "official_check": "https://www.leedsbradfordairport.co.uk"
    },
    {
      "airport": "Newcastle", "iata": "NCL", "region": "North East",
      "fee_gbp": 6.00, "free_minutes": 10, "window_note": "£6 for up to 10 minutes",
      "overstay": "£12 for up to 30 minutes",
      "payment": "Barrier / online",
      "free_alternative": { "exists": true, "name": "Callerton Parkway", "detail": "90 minutes free, shuttle/Metro to terminal", "transfer": "shuttle" },
      "verified": "2026-08-17", "verification": "secondary",
      "source": "https://ukair.com/home/guides/airport-drop-off-charges/",
      "official_check": "https://www.newcastleairport.com"
    },
    {
      "airport": "Liverpool John Lennon", "iata": "LPL", "region": "North West",
      "fee_gbp": 6.00, "free_minutes": 10, "window_note": "£6 for up to 10 minutes",
      "overstay": "£10 for 10–20 minutes; £25 for 20–60 minutes",
      "payment": "Barrier / online",
      "free_alternative": { "exists": true, "name": "Drop-Off 2", "detail": "20 minutes free, short walk to terminal", "transfer": "walk" },
      "verified": "2026-08-17", "verification": "secondary",
      "source": "https://ukair.com/home/guides/airport-drop-off-charges/",
      "official_check": "https://www.liverpoolairport.com",
      "note": "Unchanged in 2026"
    },
    {
      "airport": "East Midlands", "iata": "EMA", "region": "Midlands",
      "fee_gbp": 5.00, "free_minutes": 15, "window_note": "£5 for up to 15 minutes",
      "overstay": "£1 per additional minute",
      "payment": "Pay by midnight the next day",
      "free_alternative": { "exists": true, "name": "Long Stay 2", "detail": "60 minutes free, walk or shuttle", "transfer": "walk/shuttle" },
      "verified": "2026-08-17", "verification": "secondary",
      "source": "https://ukair.com/home/guides/airport-drop-off-charges/",
      "official_check": "https://www.eastmidlandsairport.com",
      "note": "Unchanged in 2026"
    },
    {
      "airport": "Belfast International", "iata": "BFS", "region": "Northern Ireland",
      "fee_gbp": 5.00, "free_minutes": 10, "window_note": "£5 for up to 10 minutes",
      "overstay": "£8 for 10–20 minutes; £13 for 20–60 minutes",
      "payment": "Barrier",
      "free_alternative": { "exists": true, "name": "Long Stay car park", "detail": "15 minutes free", "transfer": "walk" },
      "verified": "2026-08-17", "verification": "secondary",
      "source": "https://ukair.com/home/guides/airport-drop-off-charges/",
      "official_check": "https://www.belfastairport.com"
    },
    {
      "airport": "Belfast City", "iata": "BHD", "region": "Northern Ireland",
      "fee_gbp": 4.00, "free_minutes": 10, "window_note": "£4 for up to 10 minutes — lowest headline fee among charging airports",
      "overstay": "£6 for 10–20 minutes",
      "payment": "Barrier",
      "free_alternative": { "exists": true, "name": "Long Stay car park", "detail": "10 minutes free, walkable", "transfer": "walk" },
      "verified": "2026-08-17", "verification": "secondary",
      "source": "https://ukair.com/home/guides/airport-drop-off-charges/",
      "official_check": "https://www.belfastcityairport.com"
    },
    {
      "airport": "Cardiff Wales", "iata": "CWL", "region": "Wales",
      "fee_gbp": 4.50, "free_minutes": 10, "window_note": "£4.50 for up to 10 minutes (revised 1 July 2026)",
      "overstay": "Escalating charges",
      "payment": "Barrier",
      "free_alternative": { "exists": true, "name": "Car Park 2", "detail": "20 minutes free, walkable", "transfer": "walk" },
      "verified": "2026-08-17", "verification": "secondary",
      "source": "https://ukair.com/home/guides/airport-drop-off-charges/",
      "official_check": "https://www.cardiff-airport.com",
      "previous_fee_gbp": 3.00, "previous_fee_year": 2025
    },
    {
      "airport": "Bournemouth", "iata": "BOH", "region": "South",
      "fee_gbp": 8.00, "free_minutes": 30, "window_note": "£8 for up to 30 minutes — longest paid window",
      "overstay": "£15 for 30–60 minutes",
      "payment": "Barrier",
      "free_alternative": { "exists": false, "name": null, "detail": "No free option prominently published", "transfer": null },
      "verified": "2026-08-17", "verification": "secondary",
      "source": "https://ukair.com/home/guides/airport-drop-off-charges/",
      "official_check": "https://www.bournemouthairport.com"
    },
    {
      "airport": "Southampton", "iata": "SOU", "region": "South",
      "fee_gbp": 7.00, "free_minutes": 20, "window_note": "£7 for up to 20 minutes",
      "overstay": "Escalating charges",
      "payment": "Barrier",
      "free_alternative": { "exists": false, "name": null, "detail": "No free drop-off currently offered", "transfer": null },
      "verified": "2026-08-17", "verification": "secondary",
      "source": "https://ukair.com/home/guides/airport-drop-off-charges/",
      "official_check": "https://www.southamptonairport.com"
    },
    {
      "airport": "Glasgow Prestwick", "iata": "PIK", "region": "Scotland",
      "fee_gbp": 4.50, "free_minutes": 60, "window_note": "£4.50 for up to 60 minutes — most generous paid window in the UK",
      "overstay": "Escalating charges",
      "payment": "Barrier",
      "free_alternative": { "exists": false, "name": null, "detail": "Long window makes an alternative largely unnecessary", "transfer": null },
      "verified": "2026-08-17", "verification": "secondary",
      "source": "https://www.tripreporter.co.uk/uk-airport-drop-off-charges/",
      "official_check": "https://www.glasgowprestwick.com"
    },
    {
      "airport": "London Southend", "iata": "SEN", "region": "London",
      "fee_gbp": 8.00, "free_minutes": 10, "window_note": "£8 for up to 10 minutes",
      "overstay": "Escalating charges",
      "payment": "Barrier",
      "free_alternative": { "exists": true, "name": "Long Stay car park", "detail": "Free period, walk to terminal", "transfer": "walk" },
      "verified": "2026-08-17", "verification": "secondary",
      "source": "https://www.tripreporter.co.uk/uk-airport-drop-off-charges/",
      "official_check": "https://southendairport.com"
    },
    {
      "airport": "Cornwall Newquay", "iata": "NQY", "region": "South West",
      "fee_gbp": 0, "free_minutes": 10, "window_note": "FREE for up to 10 minutes",
      "overstay": "Standard parking rates apply beyond free period",
      "payment": "None required within free period",
      "free_alternative": { "exists": true, "name": "Terminal forecourt", "detail": "Drop-off itself is free", "transfer": "walk" },
      "verified": "2026-08-17", "verification": "secondary",
      "source": "https://www.tripreporter.co.uk/uk-airport-drop-off-charges/",
      "official_check": "https://www.cornwallairportnewquay.com",
      "note": "One of only a handful of UK airports with free terminal drop-off"
    }
  ]
}