Summary
Many drivers at Edinburgh Airport are parking in nearby lay-bys to avoid high fees in the official drop-off zone. Research shows that drop-off charges have increased at many UK airports, including Edinburgh, where it costs £6 for a 10-minute stay.
Key Facts
- Drivers park near Edinburgh Airport to avoid drop-off fees.
- Edinburgh Airport charges £6 for a 10-minute stay in the drop-off zone.
- RAC research found drop-off fees have increased at more than half of the UK's busiest airports.
- Edinburgh Airport lacks clear signage about these fees before entering the drop-off area.
- Some drivers park along Eastfield Road and wait for a message to pick up passengers.
- Most of the busiest airports in the European Union do not charge for drop-offs.
- Edinburgh Airport offers a free 30-minute drop-off zone about half a mile from the terminal.
