Leeds Bradford Airport drop-off charge
£8 for 10 minutes. Here's how to pay it, what happens if you forget, and the free way to drop off or pick up at Leeds Bradford Airport.
The charge
| Time | Price |
|---|---|
| 0–10 minutes | £8.00 |
| 10–20 minutes | £10.00 |
| 20–30 minutes | £13.50 |
| 30–60 minutes | £16.50 |
| Each extra hour or part | £16.50 |
Ticketless: cameras record entry and exit. Minibuses and coaches pay more (from £15 for 10 minutes for 9 seats and under, £18 for 10 seats and over).
How to pay Pay before you leave
- Credit or debit card, including Apple Pay, at the exit barrier (cashless)
Don't stop on the airport roads
Dropping off or picking up on the airport roads may bring a parking charge notice.
Free drop-off and pick-up
Leeds Bradford's One Hour Free zone (postcode LS19 7UE) is free for up to an hour and a 3–4 minute walk (uphill) to the terminal through the Mid Stay car park. Follow the One Hour Free signs from Whitehouse Lane. Re-entering within an hour of leaving costs at least £68.
Picking someone up at Leeds Bradford
| Time | Price |
|---|---|
| 0–10 minutes | £8.00 |
| 10–20 minutes | £10.00 |
| 20–30 minutes | £13.50 |
| 30–60 minutes | £16.50 |
| Time | Price |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | Free |
The One Hour Free car park is handy for heading inside to meet arriving passengers.
Blue Badge holders and discounts
Blue Badge holders who are travelling can stay up to 60 minutes in the Pick Up & Drop Off car park for the same £8 fee.
Where to go
Follow signs for the Pick Up & Drop Off car park, a minute's walk from the terminal front.
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 Leeds Bradford'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 Leeds Bradford Airport?
£8 for 10 minutes in the Pick Up & Drop Off car park, a 1-minute walk from the terminal. Ticketless: cameras record entry and exit. Minibuses and coaches pay more (from £15 for 10 minutes for 9 seats and under, £18 for 10 seats and over).
How do I pay to drop off at Leeds Bradford Airport?
Credit or debit card, including Apple Pay, at the exit barrier (cashless).
Is there free drop-off at Leeds Bradford Airport?
Leeds Bradford's One Hour Free zone (postcode LS19 7UE) is free for up to an hour and a 3–4 minute walk (uphill) to the terminal through the Mid Stay car park. Follow the One Hour Free signs from Whitehouse Lane. Re-entering within an hour of leaving costs at least £68.
Do Blue Badge holders pay to drop off at Leeds Bradford Airport?
Blue Badge holders who are travelling can stay up to 60 minutes in the Pick Up & Drop Off car park for the same £8 fee.
Where do I pick someone up at Leeds Bradford Airport?
Pick Up & Drop Off car park (0–10 minutes: £8.00). The One Hour Free car park is handy for heading inside to meet arriving passengers.
Sources
- Leeds Bradford Airport: Parking and Pick Up & Drop Off prices
- Leeds Bradford Airport: One Hour Free Zone
Checked on Leeds Bradford 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.