When did Gatwick Airport start charging for drop off?


When did Gatwick Airport start charging for drop off? In March 2021, new charges were introduced for the drop-off zones at Gatwick Airport.


Where do I pay for Gatwick drop off charge?

If you're dropping off a passenger at Gatwick, you will have to pay this fee at both South and North terminals. The North terminal is at Sofitel and has multi-storey car parking. The South terminal is situated at the lower level.


Do you get a refund if you cancel airport parking?

If you have cancellation cover, you're free to cancel or amend your booking up to 24 hours prior to your arrival at no cost. So for a cancellation, you'll receive a full refund for no additional fee.


How do I know if I have to pay Gatwick drop off charge?

The drop-off charges at Gatwick are similar to that of Heathrow and other airports in the UK. Basically, if you're dropping off a passenger at the airport by car, you have to pay this charge because you're not paying for a space to park your car.


Do you have to pay to pick someone up from Heathrow?

If you are picking up please park in a designated pick up space. Parking is free for the first 30 minutes, with roll-up prices applying thereafter.


How do I avoid airport drop off charges?

But the good news is that in most cases there's no need to pay anything when saying goodbye to family and friends, as almost all airports have a free area for drop-offs – as long as you're willing to take a short walk or shuttle ride to the terminal.


What is the fine for not paying Gatwick drop off charge?

The charge payable for a Parking Charge Notice is £100 is paid within 28 days. This can be reduced to £60 if the Notice is paid within 14 days from date of issue.


Is Heathrow in the ULEZ zone?

The short answer is yes - Heathrow Airport will be a part of the Ultra Low Emission Zone, so you will need to make some considerations for your journey.