Latest at Leeds Bradford · 6 Sep 2026: Leeds Bradford's fee history added: the Pick Up & Drop Off charge rose from £6.50 (introduced April 2024) to £8 for up to 10 minutes — up 23%. Flagged by a reader and confirmed against the airport's 2024 statement as reported by the Yorkshire Evening Post; the One Hour Free Zone remains in place. All updates →
The Leeds Bradford drop-off charge in detail
£8 for up to 10 minutes in the Pick Up & Drop Off car park, 1-minute walk from the terminal.
If you overstay: Escalating charges.
Where to drop off at Leeds Bradford
The Pick Up & Drop Off car park is the closest to the doors — a one-minute walk to the terminal — and is cashless, with payment at the barrier on exit.
What the Leeds Bradford drop-off is actually like
The One Hour Free zone is a 3–4 minute uphill walk from the terminal, signed from Whitehouse Lane, with the final approach on foot through the Mid Stay car park.
Source: the airport's own directions page.
How and when to pay the Leeds Bradford drop-off charge
How: Cashless — pay by card at the barrier on exit.
When: pay at the barrier as you leave. You pay before leaving; longer stays climb the tariff instead of triggering a fine.
Cashless pay-at-barrier — no tickets to validate and nothing to pay online afterwards.
Exemptions: Dedicated Blue Badge areas are available across all the car parks.
Free drop-off alternative at Leeds Bradford
One Hour Free Zone — Up to 1 hour free, a 3–4-minute uphill walk to the terminal via the Mid Stay walkway — £68 minimum charge if you re-enter within an hour. Allow 15–25 extra minutes versus the barrier.
Every airport's free alternative is in the free drop-off guide — or scan the full comparison table.
Pick-up charges at Leeds Bradford Airport: where to collect and what it costs
Pick-ups share the same Pick Up & Drop Off car park a minute from the doors. For a free wait, the One Hour Free Zone (LS19 7UE) gives an hour, a 3–4-minute walk to the terminal on an incline via the Mid Stay walkway — but don't leave and come back: re-entering within an hour carries a minimum £68 charge.
How pick-up charging works across the UK: pick-up charges at every airport · the quick comparison.
Getting to the Leeds Bradford drop-off
Leeds Bradford Airport terminal. Follow the drop-off signs on site — the zone can sit a short walk from the doors.
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Being dropped off isn't the cheap option.
You'll pay Leeds Bradford's £8 twice — once out, once back.
That's £16 in barrier fees before anyone counts the fuel and the two airport runs. Flying yourself? Pre-book parking instead and the car's waiting when you land — even off the 1am arrival.
Pre-book Leeds Bradford parking →Compare: Airparks · YourParkingSpace
Just dropping someone off? One Hour Free Zone is the free option here — details above.
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Leeds Bradford drop-off & pick-up FAQs
How much is the drop-off charge at Leeds Bradford Airport?
Leeds Bradford Airport charges £8 for up to 10 minutes at the drop-off area closest to the terminal. If you overstay: Escalating charges.
Is there a free drop-off at Leeds Bradford Airport?
Yes. Leeds Bradford keeps a free or cheaper option — One Hour Free Zone: Up to 1 hour free, a 3–4-minute uphill walk to the terminal via the Mid Stay walkway — £68 minimum charge if you re-enter within an hour. Allow 15–25 extra minutes.
How do I pay the Leeds Bradford Airport drop-off charge?
Cashless — pay by card at the barrier on exit. You pay before leaving; longer stays climb the tariff instead of triggering a fine.
Do you pay the Leeds Bradford drop-off charge before you leave?
Yes — Cashless pay-at-barrier — no tickets to validate and nothing to pay online afterwards.
Is the Leeds Bradford drop-off charge free for Blue Badge holders?
Dedicated Blue Badge areas are available across all the car parks.
Is there a pick-up charge at Leeds Bradford Airport, and where do you collect?
Pick-ups share the same Pick Up & Drop Off car park a minute from the doors. For a free wait, the One Hour Free Zone (LS19 7UE) gives an hour, a 3–4-minute walk to the terminal on an incline via the Mid Stay walkway — but don't leave and come back: re-entering within an hour carries a minimum £68 charge.
Has the Leeds Bradford Airport drop-off charge gone up?
Yes. It rose from £6.50 in 2024 to £8, an increase of about 23%.
Did you know?
At 681 feet above sea level, Leeds Bradford is England's highest airport. When the first chartered Concorde touched down here in 1986, around 70,000 people turned out to watch.
Source: www.leedsbradfordairport.co.uk
Drop-off charges at airports near Leeds Bradford
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