Cardiff Drop-Off Charge (2026): Cost, How to Pay, Deadline & Free Alternatives
- Charge
- £4.50 for the first 10 minutes, then £4.50 per 10 minutes; £6 to 20 minutes, £9 to 1 hourSource: cardiff-airport.com
- Applies to
- The Drop Off Zone directly outside the terminal; no dropping off on the approach roadsSource: cardiff-airport.com
- Free time
- None – £4.50 from entrySource: cardiff-airport.com
- Penalty if unpaid
- Unattended vehicles may be removedSource: cardiff-airport.com
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What it costs to drop someone at Cardiff by car, where the charge applies, how and when to pay, and the free alternative. Every line links to the airport's own page and shows when we last checked it.
Deadline and penalty
- Penalty
- Unattended vehicles may be removedSource: cardiff-airport.com
How to avoid the Cardiff drop-off charge
- Free alternative
- Car Park 2 drop off and pick up area, first 20 minutes freeSource: cardiff-airport.com
- Free time limit
- 20 minutesSource: cardiff-airport.com
Sources
- https://cardiff-airport.com/car-parking-options/drop-off-and-pick-up-cwl/ — retrieved 3 September 2026