Most expensive airport drop off fees revealed amid huge price spike - but Cardiff is one of the cheapest

What's OnTravelCardiff AirportOf the 20 busiest airports Cardiff is the second cheapest10:16, 24 Jul 2026Across the UK's major airports the price of drop-off fees have on average increased by a third but Cardiff Airport remains one of the least expensive. Of the 20 busiest airports Cardiff is the second cheapest with the drop-off zone directly outside the terminal charging £4.50 for 10 minutes however it has had a 50% increase since last year.‌The RAC has analysed data that showed that the price of dropping people off close to airport terminals in 'kiss-and-fly' zones rose by an average of £1.70 to £7 compared to last summer.‌London Gatwick and London Stansted charge the highest fees at £10 for 10 minutes and 15 minutes respectively, followed by Edinburgh and Bristol that charge £8.50 for