{
  "name": "London Airport Drop-off Charges 2026: All 6 Compared",
  "version": "2026-09-07",
  "publisher": "AirportCosts.com",
  "url": "https://airportcosts.com/london-airport-drop-off-charges/",
  "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
  "notes": "Airport charges can change without notice. Confirm the live rule on the linked official airport page before travelling.",
  "airports": [
    {
      "airport": "Heathrow",
      "iata": "LHR",
      "terminal_dropoff_fee": "£7 per entry",
      "base_allowance": "10-minute maximum; set-down only",
      "maximum_stay": "10 minutes; no waiting or pick-ups",
      "payment_deadline": "By midnight the next day",
      "free_or_lower_cost_alternative": "Free drop-off at Park & Ride, then free terminal bus",
      "blue_badge_rule": "100% terminal-charge discount after the visit is registered correctly",
      "official_source": "https://www.heathrow.com/transport-and-directions/terminal-drop-off-charge",
      "last_verified": "2026-08-29"
    },
    {
      "airport": "Gatwick",
      "iata": "LGW",
      "terminal_dropoff_fee": "£10",
      "base_allowance": "10 minutes; then £1 per minute",
      "maximum_stay": "30 minutes; maximum daily charge £30",
      "payment_deadline": "By midnight the next day",
      "free_or_lower_cost_alternative": "Long Stay free for up to 2 hours, then free shuttle",
      "blue_badge_rule": "Terminal drop-off charge exempt after vehicle registration",
      "official_source": "https://www.gatwickairport.com/transport-options/drop-off.html",
      "last_verified": "2026-08-29"
    },
    {
      "airport": "Stansted",
      "iata": "STN",
      "terminal_dropoff_fee": "£10",
      "base_allowance": "15 minutes; £28 beyond 15 minutes",
      "maximum_stay": "30 minutes",
      "payment_deadline": "By midnight the next day",
      "free_or_lower_cost_alternative": "Mid Stay free drop-off, then free shuttle",
      "blue_badge_rule": "No fee exemption in Express Set Down; ask a marshal if extra time is needed",
      "official_source": "https://www.stanstedairport.com/getting-to-and-from/pick-up-and-drop-off/",
      "last_verified": "2026-08-29"
    },
    {
      "airport": "Luton",
      "iata": "LTN",
      "terminal_dropoff_fee": "£9",
      "base_allowance": "12 minutes; then £1 per minute",
      "maximum_stay": "30 minutes",
      "payment_deadline": "By midnight the next day",
      "free_or_lower_cost_alternative": "Long Stay free for up to 2 hours, then shuttle",
      "blue_badge_rule": "Eligible passengers can use Terminal Car Park 1 for 30 minutes free after following the airport process",
      "official_source": "https://www.london-luton.co.uk/to-and-from-lla/dropping-off",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-07"
    },
    {
      "airport": "London City",
      "iata": "LCY",
      "terminal_dropoff_fee": "£8",
      "base_allowance": "5 minutes; then £1 per minute",
      "maximum_stay": "10 minutes",
      "payment_deadline": "Use the official APCOA portal and follow its live deadline",
      "free_or_lower_cost_alternative": "Use the official pickup area or terminal car park when more time is needed",
      "blue_badge_rule": "Blue Badge exemptions are managed through the APCOA account portal",
      "official_source": "https://londoncityairport-helpcentre.apcoa.com/hc/en-gb/articles/5187094489887-How-much-is-the-drop-off-charge",
      "last_verified": "2026-08-29"
    },
    {
      "airport": "Southend",
      "iata": "SEN",
      "terminal_dropoff_fee": "£8",
      "base_allowance": "10 minutes",
      "maximum_stay": "10 minutes",
      "payment_deadline": "By midnight the next day",
      "free_or_lower_cost_alternative": "Budget for waiting; Superior for the closest assisted handover",
      "blue_badge_rule": "Blue Badge bays are in Superior; charges apply and help controls are available when extra time is needed",
      "official_source": "https://londonsouthendairport.com/getting-to-and-from/parking/express-pick-up-drop-off/",
      "last_verified": "2026-08-29"
    }
  ]
}