The Edinburgh drop-off charge in detail
£8.50 for up to 10 minutes.
If you overstay: £1 per minute beyond 10 minutes.
How to pay: Barrier / online.
What the Edinburgh drop-off is actually like
Edinburgh's charged express zone is on the ground floor of the multi-storey directly at the terminal, while the free 30-minute zone sits over in the Long Stay car park — there's no shuttle bus, just a signposted walking route of about 10 minutes from the north end of the car park.
Source: the airport's own directions page.
Free or cheaper alternative
Long Stay free zone — 30 minutes free in the Long Stay car park — no shuttle bus, a signposted 10-minute walk to the terminal. Allow 15–25 extra minutes versus the barrier.
Picking up at Edinburgh
Like most UK airports, Edinburgh applies the same £8.50 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 free zone is usually the cheaper choice than paying at the barrier by the minute.
Where to go
Edinburgh Airport terminal. Follow the drop-off signs on site — the zone can sit a short walk from the doors.
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By tram — an Edinburgh Trams stop sits right outside the terminal (a tram, not heavy rail), running to the city centre and connecting to mainline trains at Edinburgh Gateway.source
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Questions about Edinburgh
How much is the drop-off charge at Edinburgh Airport?
Edinburgh Airport charges £8.50 for up to 10 minutes at the drop-off area closest to the terminal. If you overstay: £1 per minute beyond 10 minutes.
Is there a free drop-off at Edinburgh Airport?
Yes. Edinburgh keeps a free or cheaper option — Long Stay free zone: 30 minutes free in the Long Stay car park — no shuttle bus, a signposted 10-minute walk to the terminal. Allow 15–25 extra minutes.
How do I pay the Edinburgh Airport drop-off charge?
Barrier / online.
Do you have to pay to pick up at Edinburgh Airport?
At Edinburgh, as at nearly every UK airport, the same charge applies to pick-ups as to drop-offs — £8.50 for the same window. Confirm on the day, as rules can change.
Has the Edinburgh Airport drop-off charge gone up?
Yes. It rose from £5 in 2024 to £8.50, an increase of about 70%.
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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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