Glasgow Airport drop-off charge
£7 for 15 minutes. Here's how to pay it, what happens if you forget, and the free way to drop off or pick up at Glasgow Airport.
The charge
| Time | Price |
|---|---|
| Up to 15 minutes | £7.00 |
| Per minute after that | £1.00 |
| After 30 minutes | £50.00 |
Glasgow says this area can be very congested and is only for quick stops. Coaches and buses use Zone C.
How to pay Pay before you leave
- Card or contactless at the forecourt exit barrier (no card fee)
Free drop-off and pick-up
You can leave your car free for up to 1 hour in Glasgow's Long Stay car park and wait there, or take the free shuttle bus to meet passengers at the terminal.
Picking someone up at Glasgow
| Time | Price |
|---|---|
| Up to 15 minutes | £7.00 |
| Per minute after that | £1.00 |
| Time | Price |
|---|---|
| 60 minutes | £15.00 |
| Time | Price |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | Free |
To meet passengers in Arrivals, Glasgow recommends the Terminal Multi Storey car park.
Blue Badge holders and discounts
Blue Badge holders get 30 minutes free in the Terminal Multi Storey, the only car park Glasgow says to use for passengers needing extra help. Validate the physical badge (barcode up) in the contactless scanner at the exit; photocopies aren't accepted.
Where to go
The Express zone is in the terminal multi-storey, directly outside the main terminal building.
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 Glasgow'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 Glasgow Airport?
£7 for 15 minutes in the Express Pick Up & Drop Off, in the terminal multi-storey outside the terminal. Glasgow says this area can be very congested and is only for quick stops. Coaches and buses use Zone C.
How do I pay to drop off at Glasgow Airport?
Card or contactless at the forecourt exit barrier (no card fee).
Is there free drop-off at Glasgow Airport?
You can leave your car free for up to 1 hour in Glasgow's Long Stay car park and wait there, or take the free shuttle bus to meet passengers at the terminal.
Do Blue Badge holders pay to drop off at Glasgow Airport?
Blue Badge holders get 30 minutes free in the Terminal Multi Storey, the only car park Glasgow says to use for passengers needing extra help. Validate the physical badge (barcode up) in the contactless scanner at the exit; photocopies aren't accepted.
Where do I pick someone up at Glasgow Airport?
Express Pick Up & Drop Off (up to 15 minutes: £7.00). To meet passengers in Arrivals, Glasgow recommends the Terminal Multi Storey car park.
Sources
Checked on Glasgow 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.