Manchester Airport drop-off charge
£5.50 for 5 minutes. Here's how to pay it, what happens if you forget, and the free way to drop off or pick up at Manchester Airport.
When do I have to pay by?
Pay on Manchester's official site
We don't take payments. That link goes to the airport's own page.
The charge
| Time | Price |
|---|---|
| 5 minutes | £5.50 |
| 10 minutes | £6.50 |
| Up to 30 minutes | £25.00 |
The same prices apply at Terminal 2 and Terminal 3. Maximum stay is 30 minutes. A £100 charge applies to anyone trying to pick up passengers in a drop-off zone.
How to pay Pay later, by midnight the day after
- Online after you've left: pay.manchesterairport.co.uk
- By phone after you've left: 03459 013318
- With AutoPay, set up for future visits
- No cash or cheques, and no payment in the zones
Can you pay in advance? No. Manchester says you can only pay after leaving a drop-off or pick-up area, or set up AutoPay.
Forgot to pay?
If it's not paid by midnight the day after, Manchester Airport sends a Parking Charge to the registered keeper. £100 Parking Charge Notice, cut to £60 if paid within 14 days.
You can still pay or appeal it: follow the instructions on the letter. APCOA 03459 013318; GeneralEnquiries.MAGParking@apcoa.com.
Free drop-off and pick-up
All passengers can use the free Drop Off area in JetParks 1 (postcode M90 5AZ). A free shuttle bus takes passengers to their terminal in around 6 minutes, 24/7, with marshals on hand. The shuttle runs one way only, from the car park to the terminal.
Picking someone up at Manchester
| Time | Price |
|---|---|
| Up to 15 minutes | £6.60 |
Maximum stay at T2 Express Pick Up is 15 minutes; overstaying brings a £60 overstay charge. For longer, Manchester points you to its Short Stay or Turn Up and Park options.
Blue Badge holders and discounts
Passengers with a valid Blue Badge can use the drop-off forecourts free of charge, for drop-off only. The travelling passenger must show their Blue Badge to the traffic marshals on entry.
Where to go
Terminal 2 drop-off: postcode M90 5PH. Leave the M56 at junction 5, follow Terminal 2 signs; at Flag Island take the 3rd exit for the upper forecourt (next to check-in) or the 2nd exit for the lower forecourt (Arrivals level, 2.0m height limit). Terminal 3 drop-off: postcode M90 1NN.
By terminal
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 Manchester'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 Manchester Airport?
£5.50 for 5 minutes in the Drop Off zones at Terminal 2 and Terminal 3. The same prices apply at Terminal 2 and Terminal 3. Maximum stay is 30 minutes. A £100 charge applies to anyone trying to pick up passengers in a drop-off zone.
How do I pay the Manchester drop-off charge?
Online after you've left: pay.manchesterairport.co.uk; By phone after you've left: 03459 013318; With AutoPay, set up for future visits; No cash or cheques, and no payment in the zones. You must pay by midnight the day after.
What happens if I forget to pay the Manchester drop-off charge?
£100 Parking Charge Notice, cut to £60 if paid within 14 days. It's sent to the registered keeper of the car.
Can I pay the Manchester drop-off charge in advance?
No. Manchester says you can only pay after leaving a drop-off or pick-up area, or set up AutoPay.
Is there free drop-off at Manchester Airport?
All passengers can use the free Drop Off area in JetParks 1 (postcode M90 5AZ). A free shuttle bus takes passengers to their terminal in around 6 minutes, 24/7, with marshals on hand. The shuttle runs one way only, from the car park to the terminal.
Do Blue Badge holders pay to drop off at Manchester Airport?
Passengers with a valid Blue Badge can use the drop-off forecourts free of charge, for drop-off only. The travelling passenger must show their Blue Badge to the traffic marshals on entry.
Where do I pick someone up at Manchester Airport?
Terminal 2 Express Pick Up (follow signs for P3, postcode M90 5PR) (up to 15 minutes: £6.60). Maximum stay at T2 Express Pick Up is 15 minutes; overstaying brings a £60 overstay charge. For longer, Manchester points you to its Short Stay or Turn Up and Park options.
Sources
Checked on Manchester 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.