London Gatwick Airport will increase its passenger drop-off charge to £10 from 6 January 2026, making it the highest fee among UK airports.
The airport attributes the 43 per cent rise from the current £7 fee to a doubling of its business rates bill and aims to encourage greater public transport use.
Gatwick states the increased charge will also help reduce terminal congestion and fund sustainable transport initiatives, including a £1m investment in Metrobus routes.
Passengers can still drop off for free in long-stay car parks, which offer a complimentary shuttle bus to the terminal, and Blue Badge holders remain exempt.
The £10 fee represents a significant increase from the £5 charge introduced in April 2021 and will be almost as much as some budget airfares from the airport.
