The East Midlands drop-off charge in detail
£6 for up to 30 minutes — the most generous major-airport window; free for Blue Badge holders (Short Stay 1).
If you overstay: Higher tariffs apply beyond 30 minutes.
How to pay: Pay by midnight the next day.
What the East Midlands drop-off is actually like
East Midlands' Rapid Drop-Off is fully barrierless — you drive straight through and pay online by midnight the next day; the walkable Short Stay 1 has no shuttle, it's on foot only.
Source: the airport's own directions page.
Free or cheaper alternative
Long Stay 2 — 60 minutes free, walk or shuttle. Allow 15–25 extra minutes versus the barrier.
Picking up at East Midlands
Like most UK airports, East Midlands applies the same £6 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 2 is usually the cheaper choice than paying at the barrier by the minute.
Where to go
East Midlands 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 East Midlands
How much is the drop-off charge at East Midlands Airport?
East Midlands Airport charges £6 for up to 30 minutes at the drop-off area closest to the terminal. If you overstay: Higher tariffs apply beyond 30 minutes.
Is there a free drop-off at East Midlands Airport?
Yes. East Midlands keeps a free or cheaper option — Long Stay 2: 60 minutes free, walk or shuttle. Allow 15–25 extra minutes.
How do I pay the East Midlands Airport drop-off charge?
Pay by midnight the next day.
Do you have to pay to pick up at East Midlands Airport?
At East Midlands, as at nearly every UK airport, the same charge applies to pick-ups as to drop-offs — £6 for the same window. Confirm on the day, as rules can change.
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Method & corrections
Every figure on this page is checked against the airport's own published charges and stamped with the date we checked it. We re-verify the full dataset quarterly, and after any reported change.
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