Airport drop-off charges to be reviewed after sharp increase

Image source, Getty Images By Simon Browning Transport reporter Published 14 minutes ago Airport drop-off charges are to be reviewed by the government following sharp price increases in recent years.

Prices at major airports have risen by a third since the summer of 2025 on average, according to one analysis, with Gatwick and Stansted drop-off charges found to be the most expensive, jumping from £7 to £10.

Such charges at Edinburgh Airport have risen from £6 to £8.50, while fees at Bournemouth increased from £5 to £8, the same price as Leeds Bradford and London City.

The Department for Transport confirmed it had committed to a review, saying it was "vital to ensure travel remains accessible and that passengers are treated fairly".

The government added it hoped airports would "exercise restraint on rises, particularly where there are limited public transport alternatives".