News · 23 July 2026
Airport drop-off fees jump by a third at most UK airports
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More than three-quarters of major UK airports have increased or introduced drop-off fees since last summer, with the average cost rising by a third. Gatwick and Stansted now charge the highest fees at £10 for 10 and 15 minutes respectively. London City Airport, which previously offered free drop-offs, is now the most expensive per minute at £8 for five minutes.
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