How much is drop-off at Aberdeen Airport?

Drop-off at Aberdeen Airport costs £7.00 for up to 15 minutes in the Express Drop Off right outside the main terminal. After that it is £1.00 for every extra minute, and once you pass 30 minutes the charge becomes a flat £50.00. You pay by card at the exit barrier.

Aberdeen Airport drop-off charges for 2026

  • Up to 15 minutes: £7.00.
  • 15 to 30 minutes: £1.00 for each extra minute on top of the £7.00.
  • Over 30 minutes: a flat £50.00.
  • Where: the Express Drop Off, directly outside the main terminal.
  • How to pay: card at the exit barrier.

Official source: aberdeenairport.com. Charges can change at short notice, so check the airport's own page on the day you travel.

What happens if you stay longer than 15 minutes?

The clock runs by the minute after the first 15, so a 20 minute stop costs £12.00 and a 29 minute stop costs £21.00. Go one minute past half an hour and the whole stay is charged at £50.00. Unloading bags, a long goodbye or a queue at the barrier can push a quick stop into that band, which is why the Aberdeen tariff catches people out more than most.

Is it cheaper to park than to be dropped off at Aberdeen?

A booked car park is often the better value for a round trip. Being dropped off and collected means two separate charges, and a delayed arrival on the way home can tip a pickup into the £50.00 band. The cheapest parking we have at Aberdeen Airport today is £74.43 for 8 days, at Airparks Express Parking, checked 23 October 2026. You leave the car, you know the price in advance and nobody has to watch the barrier clock.

See every price, cheapest first, in our cheap Aberdeen Airport parking guide, or compare live prices for your own dates on our Aberdeen Airport parking page.

Frequently asked questions

Do you have to pay to drop off at Aberdeen Airport?

Yes. The Express Drop Off outside the terminal charges £7.00 for up to 15 minutes.

Can you pay the Aberdeen drop-off charge with cash?

The airport says payment is by card at the exit barrier, so make sure the driver has a card or phone to pay with.

Is picking someone up charged the same way?

The same Express Drop Off tariff applies when you collect someone there. Waiting for a late flight is where the per minute charge and the £50.00 band bite hardest.

For the charges at other airports, see our UK airport drop-off charges guide.

Charges checked on aberdeenairport.com on 24 October 2026.