Heathrow Terminal 5 drop-off and pick-up
Where to drop off at Heathrow Terminal 5, what it costs, and where to wait when you're collecting someone.
Dropping off at Terminal 5
The Terminal 5 drop-off zone is reached by following Wayfarer Road; at the top of the ramp it splits into two drop-off lanes.
It's a flat £7 every time your vehicle enters a drop-off zone, however short the stop. Go round again and you pay again. No pick-ups or waiting are allowed in the drop-off zones. The charge applies 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
| Time | Price |
|---|---|
| Every entry into a terminal drop-off zone | £7.00 |
Picking up at Terminal 5
Pick up from the Terminal 5 Terminal Parking car park (0–29 minutes £8.00) or free for 29 minutes at Park & Ride Terminal 5.
When do I have to pay by?
Pay on Heathrow'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 on Heathrow's Terminal Drop-Off Charge page (single drop-off, prepay, or autopay with an account)
- By automated phone line: 0330 008 5600
- Card only. You can't pay at a ticket machine or in the drop-off zone
Free option
Drop-off is free in Heathrow's Park & Ride car parks, where passengers take a free bus transfer to the terminal. For pick-ups, Park & Ride is free for the first 29 minutes.
Questions
How much is drop-off at Heathrow Terminal 5?
£7 per entry. It's a flat £7 every time your vehicle enters a drop-off zone, however short the stop. Go round again and you pay again. No pick-ups or waiting are allowed in the drop-off zones. The charge applies 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Where is the drop-off at Heathrow Terminal 5?
The Terminal 5 drop-off zone is reached by following Wayfarer Road; at the top of the ramp it splits into two drop-off lanes.
Where do I pick up at Heathrow Terminal 5?
Pick up from the Terminal 5 Terminal Parking car park (0–29 minutes £8.00) or free for 29 minutes at Park & Ride Terminal 5.
When do I have to pay for Heathrow Terminal 5 drop-off?
By midnight the day after. £80 Parking Charge, cut to £40 if paid within 14 days if you don't.
Other terminals
Sources
Checked on London Heathrow 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.