Leeds Bradford Airport charges £8 for up to 10 minutes in the Pick Up & Drop Off car park in 2026, rising to £16.50 for up to an hour. Here is the full tier breakdown and how payment works on the day.

Leeds Bradford drop off charge for 2026

The Pick Up & Drop Off car park is a one minute walk from the terminal. No pre-booking is needed. Prices for cars:

  • 0 to 10 minutes: £8.00
  • 10 to 20 minutes: £10.00
  • 20 to 30 minutes: £13.50
  • 30 to 60 minutes: £16.50
  • Each subsequent hour or part thereof: £16.50

Minibuses, coaches and larger vehicles use a dedicated lane. 9 seats and under: £15.00 for 0 to 10 minutes, £17.00 to 20 minutes, £20.00 to 30 minutes, £24.00 to 60 minutes and £24.00 for each further hour. 10 seats and over: £18.00, £20.00, £23.00, £28.00 and £28.00.

Blue Badge holders: Blue Badge holders who are travelling can stay up to 60 minutes for the same £8 fee. Multiple disabled bays are available.

Do not stop on the roads around the airport. The airport says vehicles dropping off or picking up on the roadways may receive a parking charge notice.

Flying from Leeds Bradford yourself?

If you are flying out yourself rather than just dropping someone off, prebooking parking is almost always cheaper than paying day rate at the airport gate. Meet and Greet handover at the kerb avoids the forecourt charge entirely (the operator's driver takes the car for you). Compare every car park at Leeds Bradford Airport and book in under a minute.

Payment and what to do on the day

The car park is ticketless and cashless: cameras record your entry and exit times and you pay at the barrier on exit by credit or debit card, including Apple Pay. Receipts are available on request at the exit.

Current 2026 tariff. Source: leedsbradfordairport.co.uk, checked 3 October 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What happens if I stay longer than 10 minutes?

In the Pick Up & Drop Off car park a car pays £10.00 up to 20 minutes, £13.50 up to 30 minutes and £16.50 up to an hour, then £16.50 for each further hour or part hour.

Where can I check the official Leeds Bradford drop off price?

The current tariff is published at leedsbradfordairport.co.uk under "How much does the Pick Up and Drop Off car park cost?". Prices change without much notice; verify on the airport's own site before travel.

Compare Leeds Bradford parking before you book

Drop off charges add up fast if you are at the airport more than a few times a year. If you are the one travelling, prebooked parking handles the dropoff for you and is usually cheaper per day than paying short stay rates at the barrier.

Compare Leeds Bradford parking now: live prices, Park Mark accredited operators flagged, free cancellation up to 24 hours where available.

Drop off charges at nearby airports

For the full UK comparison: UK airport drop off charges 2026.

Last fact-checked 3 October 2026. Prices change frequently; always verify on the airport's own site before travel.