Wanting to pick up someone?

If you are looking to greet your loved ones and get away as quickly as possible, our Pick Up (and Drop Off) Zone directly in front of the terminal is most suitable for you.

Pick Up (and Drop Off) Zone

Our Pick Up and Drop Off Zone is the most convenient option for passengers looking to be picked up directly outside of the terminal entrance, costing £5 for 5 minutes, you can quickly pick up passengers and be on your way.

Pick Up (and Drop Off) Zone Charges

 How does our Pick Up (and Drop off) Zone work?

1. Use postcode LU2 9LY and upon arrival at the airport follow signs to Pick Up / Drop Off Zone.
2. Upon entering the Drop Off area your vehicle registration will be registered on Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR).
3. Exit the area promptly, within 20 minutes to avoid penalty charges
4. You have until midnight the following day to pay the charge. 

Alternative Pick Up Options

Longer stay Pick Up options

If you need longer than 15 minutes to pick someone up, use our Long Stay Car Park where you can benefit from up to 1 hour FREE parking.

Information for drivers

Drivers who need longer to pick up passengers can benefit from on-the-day prices in our Long Stay Car Park.

Stays less than 1 hour

There is no charge for stays of less than 1 hour. Simply use the ticket provided upon entry when exiting the car park and the barrier will lift automatically. 

Stays more than 1 hour

If you have stayed longer than 1 hour you need to pay at one of the machines before exiting the car park. 

Information for passengers

Shuttle bus information

As the walk from the terminal is approximately 35-40 minutes, a FREE shuttle bus service, taking just 10 minutes, is provided. Buses operate to and from the terminal 24 hours a day, every 20 minutes. Passengers can catch the bus from to Bus Bay B located just outside the terminal building. 

Flight delayed? No problem.

If the passengers you’re picking up have a flight delay, you can make use of the 1-hour free parking in our Long Stay car park. Once your passengers have arrived, make your way to the Pick Up Zone located in the Mid Stay car park which is closer to the terminal building. Here, you will have 15 minutes to greet them free of charge.

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FREE Pick Up Options

If you are looking to pick up passengers for FREE at our airport, you'll find all options available to you below.

Mid Stay Car Park

Our Mid Stay Car Park is FREE of charge up to 15 minutes and is only a short walk from the terminal.

Driving to the Mid Stay Car Park

You can find all the information for driving to the Mid Stay Car Park here.

Walking to and from the terminal

This option is a short 10-minute walk to and from the terminal building.

Shuttle bus information

Passengers also have the option to use the shuttle bus which takes just 5 minutes. Buses operate to and from the terminal 24 hours a day, every 15 minutes. Please note that there is a slight incline from the bus stop to the Mid Stay Car Park, if you feel this will be a challenge for you, please choose an alternative option.

Buses towards the terminal

Passengers can catch the bus towards the terminal from the bus stop located on the main road, nearest the turning for the Mid Stay Car Park.

Return journey

If you are arriving back from your holiday and want to catch the bus back to the Mid Stay Car Park, head to Bus Bay A located just outside the terminal building.

Free Pick Up at the Long Stay Car Park 

Our Long Stay Car Park option is FREE up to 1 hour and is suitable for those who require more time to pick up passengers. Located just 10 minutes from the terminal by bus or car, the Long Stay Car Park is an alternative option for picking up passengers.

Driving to and from the Long Stay Car Park

You can find all the information for driving to the Long Stay Car Park here.

Driving to and from the Pick Up Zone

You can find all the information for driving to the Pick Up Zone in the Mid Stay Car Park here.

Shuttle bus information

As the walk from to the terminal is approximately 35-40 minutes, a FREE shuttle bus taking just 10 minutes is provided. Buses operate to and from the terminal 24 hours a day, every 20 minutes. 

Buses towards the terminal

Passengers wanting to catch the bus can find bus stops located throughout the Long Stay Car Park.

Return journey

If you are arriving back from your holiday and want to catch the bus back to the Long Stay Car Park, head to Bus Bay A located just outside the terminal building. 

The following short stay gate tariffs apply in this car park:

See pick up options for Blue Badge holders

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