Dropping off or picking someone up at London Gatwick Airport from the 8th March will cost a minimum £5 charge will apply to use the North Terminal Drop off zone.
Gatwick Airport will introduce a £5 charge for vehicles which drop off passengers directly outside its North Terminal next month. Currently all flights are operating to and from the terminal.
• £5 for 10 minutes
• £1 for each additional minute up to 20 minutes.
• Maximum charge of £25 and the maximum length of stay 30 mins.
Gatwick Statement
Why we are charging for forecourt drop-offs from 8 March 2021?
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the aviation industry and as an airport need to look at new revenue streams to help us continue to protect jobs and income while we rebuild. Therefore, Gatwick is introducing a charge for vehicles dropping off passengers on the forecourt directly outside our terminals from the 8 March 2021. There will temporarily be no charge to drop off passengers at the South Terminal forecourt as all flights are currently operating from the North Terminal.
We also want to rebuild better and sustainability remains important to us as an airport. Encouraging more sustainable journeys to the airport. the drop off charge will also help Gatwick achieve its sustainability targets, including to achieve 48% of journeys by public transport as well as deterring a car led recovery after the pandemic.