Cardiff Airport drop-off charge
£4.50 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 Cardiff Airport.
The charge
| Time | Price |
|---|---|
| First 10 minutes | £4.50 |
| Every 10 minutes after that | £4.50 |
Vehicles must not be left unattended; unattended vehicles may be removed.
How to pay Pay before you leave
- Cardiff's page doesn't say how; follow the signs in the zone
Free drop-off and pick-up
There's also a drop-off and pick-up area in Car Park 2, where the first 20 minutes are free.
Picking someone up at Cardiff
| Time | Price |
|---|---|
| Up to 10 minutes | £4.50 |
| 10–20 minutes | £6.00 |
| Up to 1 hour | £9.00 |
| Up to 2 hours | £20.00 |
| Time | Price |
|---|---|
| First 20 minutes | Free |
A special assistance vehicle is available for passengers with reduced mobility. Don't stop on the approach roads.
Where to go
The Drop Off Zone is directly outside the terminal. Follow the signs on arrival.
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 Cardiff'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 Cardiff Airport?
£4.50 for 10 minutes in the Drop Off Zone, directly outside the terminal. Vehicles must not be left unattended; unattended vehicles may be removed.
How do I pay to drop off at Cardiff Airport?
Cardiff's page doesn't say how; follow the signs in the zone.
Is there free drop-off at Cardiff Airport?
There's also a drop-off and pick-up area in Car Park 2, where the first 20 minutes are free.
Where do I pick someone up at Cardiff Airport?
Pick-up points (Cardiff's pick-up tariff) (up to 10 minutes: £4.50). A special assistance vehicle is available for passengers with reduced mobility. Don't stop on the approach roads.
Sources
Checked on Cardiff 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.