The Norwich drop-off charge in detail
£8 for up to 20 minutes in the designated drop-off lane inside Car Park 1 (Short Stay), directly in front of the terminal.
If you overstay: £15 for 20–60 minutes; £20 for 1–4 hours.
Where to drop off at Norwich
Drop-off is only permitted in the designated lane on the left inside Car Park 1, directly in front of the terminal — press for a ticket at the barrier and use the drop-off lane.
What the Norwich drop-off is actually like
Drop-off is only permitted in the designated lane on the left inside Car Park 1, directly in front of the terminal — drivers press for a ticket at the barrier and use the drop-off lane.
Source: the airport's own directions page.
How and when to pay the Norwich drop-off charge
How: Take a ticket at the barrier; card-only payment at the exit barrier or pay stations.
When: pay at the exit barrier or pay station before you leave. You pay before leaving; longer stays climb the tariff — £15 to an hour, £20 to four hours.
Ticket at the barrier on the way in, card-only payment on the way out — no cash.
Free drop-off alternative at Norwich
Norwich publishes no free drop-off alternative — No free drop-off published; stopping on approach roads and roundabouts is prohibited. The £8 charge applies however briefly you stop.
Every airport's free alternative is in the free drop-off guide — or scan the full comparison table.
Picking up at Norwich: where and what it costs
Like most UK airports, Norwich applies the same £8 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.
There's no free alternative here, so factor the charge in if you expect to wait for a delayed arrival.
How pick-up charging works across the UK: pick-up charges at every airport · the quick comparison.
Getting to the Norwich drop-off
Norwich 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 Norwich's £8 twice — once out, once back.
That's £16 in barrier fees before anyone counts the fuel and the two airport runs. And Norwich publishes no free way round it — so if you're flying, pre-booked parking is the one lever you control.
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Just dropping someone off? There's no free option here — the £8 applies however brief the stop.
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Norwich drop-off & pick-up FAQs
How much is the drop-off charge at Norwich Airport?
Norwich Airport charges £8 for up to 20 minutes at the drop-off area closest to the terminal. If you overstay: £15 for 20–60 minutes; £20 for 1–4 hours.
Is there a free drop-off at Norwich Airport?
No. Norwich publishes no free drop-off alternative, so the £8 charge applies however briefly you stop.
How do I pay the Norwich Airport drop-off charge?
Take a ticket at the barrier; card-only payment at the exit barrier or pay stations. You pay before leaving; longer stays climb the tariff — £15 to an hour, £20 to four hours.
Do you pay the Norwich drop-off charge before you leave?
Yes — Ticket at the barrier on the way in, card-only payment on the way out — no cash.
Do you have to pay to pick up at Norwich Airport?
At Norwich, as at nearly every UK airport, the same charge applies to pick-ups as to drop-offs — £8 for the same window. Confirm on the day, as rules can change.
Has the Norwich Airport drop-off charge gone up?
Yes. It rose from £6 in 2026 to £8, an increase of about 33%.
Did you know?
Norwich Airport began life as RAF Horsham St Faith, and in August 1941 an aircraft from the base parachuted a replacement artificial leg to the captured RAF ace Douglas Bader. Three of the original 1930s hangars are still used for aircraft maintenance today.
Source: www.norwichairport.co.uk
Drop-off charges at airports near Norwich
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