How much is drop-off at Cardiff Airport?

Dropping off at Cardiff Airport costs £4.50 for up to 10 minutes in the Drop Off Zone directly outside the terminal, and another £4.50 for every further 10 minutes you stay.

Flying yourself instead? A booked space at Cardiff Airport costs £87.43 for 8 days today, at APH Cardiff Park & Ride (formerly Highwayman), and there is no forecourt charge on either leg.

Cardiff Airport drop-off charge for 2026

  • Price: £4.50 for up to 10 minutes.
  • Longer stops: another £4.50 for each extra 10 minutes.
  • Where: the Drop Off Zone, right in front of the terminal.

Official source: cardiff-airport.com. The airport can change its tariff at short notice, so check its own page on the day.

What does a drop-off and pickup cost for one trip?

A lift there and a lift home means two stops, so £9 for the round trip if each one is over inside 10 minutes. A collection that runs to 20 minutes while a flight lands late costs £9 on its own, which takes the round trip to £13.50, plus four car journeys for the driver.

Is it cheaper to park at Cardiff Airport than to be dropped off?

For a lot of trips, booking a space is the simpler answer. Our price for parking at Cardiff Airport today is £87.43 for 8 days, at APH Cardiff Park & Ride (formerly Highwayman), checked 13 November 2026. You drive yourself, leave the car and know the whole cost before you set off. In our latest check, a stay starting in two months was £6.00 cheaper than one starting in two days. Booking a fortnight ahead made no difference to the cheapest price.

See live prices for your own dates on our Cardiff Airport parking page. Using the lounge as well? Our Cardiff Airport lounge guide has today's price.

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes. The Drop Off Zone outside the terminal costs £4.50 for up to 10 minutes.

What happens if I stay longer than 10 minutes?

The charge goes up by £4.50 for every extra 10 minutes, so a 30 minute wait costs £13.50.

Where is the drop-off at Cardiff Airport?

Directly outside the terminal building, in the Drop Off Zone.

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

Charge checked on cardiff-airport.com on 5 October 2026.