How much are Southend Airport drop off charges?

London Southend Airport charges £8 per visit for up to 10 minutes in its Express Pick-up and Drop-off lane, opposite the terminal. There is no barrier and no ticket: you pay online after you leave, by midnight the following day.

Flying yourself instead? A booked space at Southend Airport costs £86.94 for 8 days today, at Diamond Airport Parking, with no forecourt charge on either leg.

Southend Airport drop-off charge for 2026

  • Price: £8 per visit, for up to 10 minutes.
  • Where: the Express Pick-up and Drop-off lane, opposite the terminal.
  • How to pay: online after you leave, by midnight the following day.
  • If you miss it: a Parking Charge Notice is issued if the charge is not paid or the stop runs past 10 minutes.

Official source: londonsouthendairport.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 to the airport and a lift home are two visits, so £16 for the round trip, as long as both stops are over inside 10 minutes. The pickup is the risky one: a late landing or a slow bag belt can push the wait past 10 minutes, and that is when the Parking Charge Notice arrives.

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

For many trips a booked space is the simpler answer. Our price for parking at Southend Airport today is £86.94 for 8 days, at Diamond Airport Parking, 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 £10.00 cheaper than one starting in two days. Booking a fortnight ahead saved £5.00.

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

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes. The Express Pick-up and Drop-off lane costs £8 per visit for up to 10 minutes.

How do I pay the Southend drop-off charge?

Online, after you have left, by midnight the following day. There are no barriers or tickets in the lane.

What happens if I do not pay?

The airport issues a Parking Charge Notice if the charge is not paid in time or the stop lasts longer than 10 minutes.

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

Charge checked on londonsouthendairport.com on 9 November 2026.