Aberdeen Airport drop-off charge
£7 for 15 minutes. Here's how to pay it, what happens if you forget, and the free way to drop off or pick up at Aberdeen International Airport.
The charge
| Time | Price |
|---|---|
| Up to 15 minutes | £7.00 |
| Longer than 15 minutes | Premium charge on exit |
Aberdeen says the area can be very congested and is only for quick drop-offs.
How to pay Pay before you leave
- Card or contactless at the forecourt exit barrier (no card fee)
Free drop-off and pick-up
Aberdeen's Long Stay car park is free for up to 1 hour. Wait there or take the free shuttle bus to meet passengers at the terminal.
Picking someone up at Aberdeen
Short Stay car park, opposite the terminal
| Time | Price |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | Free |
To meet passengers in Arrivals, Aberdeen suggests its Short Stay car park.
Blue Badge holders and discounts
Blue Badge drivers shouldn't use Express Drop-off. Use the Short Stay car park opposite the terminal, where Blue Badge holders get 30 minutes free: press the buzzer at the exit barrier with the badge's 13-digit number ready. A photocopy is accepted if the driver doesn't have the badge.
Where to go
Express Drop-off is on the upper forecourt, directly outside the main terminal building.
Lift or park: which is cheaper?
Being dropped off and picked up means your driver does the trip twice each way: four journeys. This adds that up using Aberdeen's own charges.
15p a mile is a starting point; change it to suit your car. Parking prices change by date, so get a quote from the airport's own parking site.
Questions
How much is the drop-off charge at Aberdeen Airport?
£7 for 15 minutes in the Express Drop-off, upper forecourt outside the terminal. Aberdeen says the area can be very congested and is only for quick drop-offs.
How do I pay to drop off at Aberdeen Airport?
Card or contactless at the forecourt exit barrier (no card fee).
Is there free drop-off at Aberdeen Airport?
Aberdeen's Long Stay car park is free for up to 1 hour. Wait there or take the free shuttle bus to meet passengers at the terminal.
Do Blue Badge holders pay to drop off at Aberdeen Airport?
Blue Badge drivers shouldn't use Express Drop-off. Use the Short Stay car park opposite the terminal, where Blue Badge holders get 30 minutes free: press the buzzer at the exit barrier with the badge's 13-digit number ready. A photocopy is accepted if the driver doesn't have the badge.
Where do I pick someone up at Aberdeen Airport?
Short Stay car park, opposite the terminal. To meet passengers in Arrivals, Aberdeen suggests its Short Stay car park.
Sources
Checked on Aberdeen International Airport's own website on 15 October 2026. Airports change these charges often, so check the signs on the day. Spotted a change? Email hello@airportdropoff.co.uk.