Norwich Airport drop-off charge
£8 for 20 minutes. Here's how to pay it, what happens if you forget, and the free way to drop off or pick up at Norwich Airport.
The charge
| Time | Price |
|---|---|
| Up to 20 minutes | £8.00 |
Drop-off and pick-up are only allowed in the designated area within Car Park 1. Take a ticket at the barrier and use the drop-off lane on the left.
How to pay Pay before you leave
- Card only (contactless, debit or credit) at the pick up/drop off pay station, the terminal pay stations, the information desk or the exit barrier
Free drop-off and pick-up
Norwich Airport's website doesn't list a free drop-off or pick-up option. Compare the airports that do offer one.
Picking someone up at Norwich
| Time | Price |
|---|---|
| Up to 20 minutes | £8.00 |
Longer stays are charged at Norwich's Car Park 1 drive-up tariff.
Blue Badge holders and discounts
Blue Badge holders can use the dedicated spaces in Car Park 1 for up to 4 hours at the 20-minute rate; take the badge to the parking office in the terminal to validate the ticket.
Where to go
Follow signs to Car Park 1 (Short Stay).
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 Norwich'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 Norwich Airport?
£8 for 20 minutes in the Drop-off lane in Car Park 1 (Short Stay). Drop-off and pick-up are only allowed in the designated area within Car Park 1. Take a ticket at the barrier and use the drop-off lane on the left.
How do I pay to drop off at Norwich Airport?
Card only (contactless, debit or credit) at the pick up/drop off pay station, the terminal pay stations, the information desk or the exit barrier.
Is there free drop-off at Norwich Airport?
Norwich Airport's website doesn't list a free drop-off option.
Do Blue Badge holders pay to drop off at Norwich Airport?
Blue Badge holders can use the dedicated spaces in Car Park 1 for up to 4 hours at the 20-minute rate; take the badge to the parking office in the terminal to validate the ticket.
Where do I pick someone up at Norwich Airport?
Car Park 1 (Short Stay) (up to 20 minutes: £8.00). Longer stays are charged at Norwich's Car Park 1 drive-up tariff.
Sources
Checked on Norwich 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.