Summary
Gatwick Airport will increase its drop-off charge to £10, starting on January 6, 2024. The airport attributes the price hike to rising business costs and aims to encourage the use of public transport. Despite this increase, Gatwick offers free drop-off options at long-stay car parks.
Key Facts
- Gatwick Airport's drop-off charge will rise to £10 on January 6, 2024.
- The charge allows drivers to stop outside the terminal for 10 minutes.
- Gatwick says the increase is due to higher business costs, such as doubled business rates.
- The drop-off fee began at £5 in March 2021 and has been rising since.
- Free drop-off is available at long-stay car parks, with shuttle buses to the terminal.
- Blue Badge holders are exempt from the drop-off charge.
- Gatwick encourages more public transport use to reduce car congestion.
- Despite other airports increasing their charges, Gatwick remains the highest in the UK.
