Gatwick South Terminal drop-off and pick-up
Where to drop off at Gatwick South Terminal, what it costs, and where to wait when you're collecting someone.
Dropping off at South Terminal
From the M23 junction 9, use the filter lane and turn left at the first roundabout (J9a) following signs to the South Terminal, then follow signs for Drop Off. The drop-off area is on the lower level.
Gatwick's maximum length of stay in the drop-off zones is 30 minutes. There are no barriers: drive in, pull over in the bays, drop off and drive out.
| Time | Price |
|---|---|
| Up to 10 minutes | £10.00 |
| Each extra minute (Gatwick lists this up to 20 minutes) | £1.00 |
| Maximum daily charge | £30.00 |
Picking up at South Terminal
Express Pick-Up is in the South Terminal Short Stay car park, Car Park 3, ground floor (Short Stay rates: up to 30 minutes £8.00). Or wait free for up to 2 hours in Long Stay and use the shuttle.
When do I have to pay by?
Pay on Gatwick's official site
We don't take payments. That link goes to the airport's own page.
How to pay Pay later, by midnight the day after
- Online through Gatwick's drop-off page (run by Times24)
- Over the phone
- With an AutoPay account set up before you travel
Free option
You can drop off, pick up and park free for up to two hours in Gatwick's Long Stay car parks, with a free shuttle bus to the terminals. After 2 hours the Long Stay roll-up rate is £38 for 2–24 hours.
Questions
How much is drop-off at Gatwick South Terminal?
£10 for 10 minutes. Gatwick's maximum length of stay in the drop-off zones is 30 minutes. There are no barriers: drive in, pull over in the bays, drop off and drive out.
Where is the drop-off at Gatwick South Terminal?
From the M23 junction 9, use the filter lane and turn left at the first roundabout (J9a) following signs to the South Terminal, then follow signs for Drop Off. The drop-off area is on the lower level.
Where do I pick up at Gatwick South Terminal?
Express Pick-Up is in the South Terminal Short Stay car park, Car Park 3, ground floor (Short Stay rates: up to 30 minutes £8.00). Or wait free for up to 2 hours in Long Stay and use the shuttle.
When do I have to pay for Gatwick South Terminal drop-off?
By midnight the day after. £100 Parking Charge if paid within 28 days, cut to £60 if paid within 14 days if you don't.
Other terminals
Sources
- Gatwick: Drop-off charges
- Gatwick: Drop-off terms and conditions
- Gatwick: Picking up
- Gatwick: Roll-up car park prices
Checked on London Gatwick 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.