Birmingham Airport drop-off charge
Free for 10 minutes (Drop Off car park). Here's how to pay it, what happens if you forget, and the free way to drop off or pick up at Birmingham Airport.
When do I have to pay by?
Pay on Birmingham's official site
We don't take payments. That link goes to the airport's own page.
The charge
| Time | Price |
|---|---|
| Drop Off car park: 0–10 minutes | Free |
| 10–15 minutes | £7.00 |
| 15–20 minutes | £8.00 |
| 20–25 minutes | £14.00 |
| 25–30 minutes | £20.00 |
| 55 minutes – 1 hour | £56.00 |
| Premium Set Down: 0–15 minutes | £8.00 |
| 15–20 minutes | £13.00 |
| 25–30 minutes | £25.00 |
Birmingham's Drop Off car park is 400 metres from the terminal by a dedicated footpath, with a free bus from Car Park 5 across the road. There's a no-return-within-one-hour policy: come back before the hour is up and you won't get the free 10 minutes. Prices rose by £1 on 6 August 2026.
How to pay Pay later, within 24 hours of leaving the car park
- At the pay machines in the car park before you leave (card only)
- Online with NCP Post Pay within 24 hours of leaving
- With an NCP AutoPay account
Can you pay in advance? Set up an NCP AutoPay account and it's taken after each visit.
Forgot to pay?
If it's not paid within 24 hours of leaving the car park, Birmingham Airport sends a Parking Charge to the registered keeper. A Parking Charge if you don't pay within 24 hours (Birmingham's page doesn't state the amount).
You can still pay or appeal it: follow the instructions on the letter. Use the help button on any pay machine; payments are handled by NCP..
Free drop-off and pick-up
Stays of up to 10 minutes in the Drop Off car park (postcode B26 3QJ) are free. It's a 5–10 minute walk to check-in on a covered footpath.
Picking someone up at Birmingham
| Time | Price |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | £12.00 |
| Up to 2 hours | £24.00 |
| Time | Price |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | £12.00 |
| Up to 2 hours | £24.00 |
Birmingham advises Car Park 5 for collecting passengers and Car Park 1 if you need longer.
Blue Badge holders and discounts
Birmingham recommends Blue Badge holders use the Premium Set Down car park, where the first 30 minutes are free.
Where to go
Drop Off car park: postcode B26 3QJ. Leave the M42 at junction 6, follow the A45 to the airport, go straight on at the roundabout with the birds sculpture and follow signs for the Drop Off car park, entered from Airport Way.
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 Birmingham'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 Birmingham Airport?
Free for 10 minutes (Drop Off car park) in the Drop Off car park (400m, a 5–10 minute walk) or Premium Set Down. Birmingham's Drop Off car park is 400 metres from the terminal by a dedicated footpath, with a free bus from Car Park 5 across the road. There's a no-return-within-one-hour policy: come back before the hour is up and you won't get the free 10 minutes. Prices rose by £1 on 6 August 2026.
How do I pay the Birmingham drop-off charge?
At the pay machines in the car park before you leave (card only); Online with NCP Post Pay within 24 hours of leaving; With an NCP AutoPay account. You must pay within 24 hours of leaving the car park.
What happens if I forget to pay the Birmingham drop-off charge?
A Parking Charge if you don't pay within 24 hours (Birmingham's page doesn't state the amount). It's sent to the registered keeper of the car.
Can I pay the Birmingham drop-off charge in advance?
Set up an NCP AutoPay account and it's taken after each visit.
Is there free drop-off at Birmingham Airport?
Stays of up to 10 minutes in the Drop Off car park (postcode B26 3QJ) are free. It's a 5–10 minute walk to check-in on a covered footpath.
Do Blue Badge holders pay to drop off at Birmingham Airport?
Birmingham recommends Blue Badge holders use the Premium Set Down car park, where the first 30 minutes are free.
Where do I pick someone up at Birmingham Airport?
Car Park 1, a 1-minute walk (up to 1 hour: £12.00). Birmingham advises Car Park 5 for collecting passengers and Car Park 1 if you need longer.
Sources
- Birmingham Airport: Drop Off car park
- Birmingham Airport: Premium Set Down and Drop Off car park tariffs
- Birmingham Airport: Turn-up parking prices
Checked on Birmingham 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.