Birmingham Airport drop-off charges 2026
Last checked 14 November 2026 by Alpine Chauffeurs, Nottingham
Quick answer
Birmingham Airport's Drop Off Car Park is free for up to 10 minutes and a short walk from the terminal. Stay 10 to 15 minutes and it costs £7. The Premium Set Down area right outside the terminal costs £8 for up to 15 minutes. Both tariffs went up by £1 on 6 August 2026.
Drop Off Car Park (free for 10 minutes)
| Time | Charge |
|---|---|
| Up to 10 minutes | Free |
| 10 to 15 minutes | £7 |
| 15 to 20 minutes | £8 |
| 20 to 25 minutes | £14 |
| 25 to 30 minutes | £20 |
| Each extra 15 minutes after an hour | £8 |
Premium Set Down (outside the terminal)
| Time | Charge |
|---|---|
| Up to 15 minutes | £8 |
| 15 to 20 minutes | £13 |
| 20 to 25 minutes | £19 |
| 25 to 30 minutes | £25 |
| Each extra 15 minutes after an hour | £8 |
Checked against birminghamairport.co.uk on 14 November 2026.
Picking someone up
For pick-ups, which take longer, the airport suggests Car Park 1, about a minute's walk from the terminal. If a flight is delayed, the drop-off zones get expensive quickly, so don't wait in them.
Nottingham to Birmingham Airport
A fixed £100 per car from Nottingham, around an hour door to terminal. Coming home, your chauffeur meets you in arrivals and the parking is included.
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Common questions
Is it free to drop off at Birmingham Airport?
Yes, for up to 10 minutes in the Drop Off Car Park, which is within walking distance of the terminal.
How much is Premium Set Down at Birmingham Airport?
£8 for up to 15 minutes, from 6 August 2026.
Where should I wait to pick someone up?
Car Park 1, about a minute's walk from the terminal, rather than the drop-off areas.
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