News · 12 December 2025
Gatwick Becomes UK's Most Expensive Airport for Drop-Off Fees, Raising Charges to £10
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Gatwick Airport will increase its drop-off fee from £7 to £10 starting January 6, 2025, marking a 43% rise and making it the UK's most expensive airport drop-off charge by £3. The West Sussex airport blames rising business rates and doubled operational costs for the decision. Blue Badge holders remain exempt, while the fee has doubled since its £5 introduction in March 2021. Consumer groups and the RAC criticize the increase as exorbitant.
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