Book Parking
Just 400 metres from the terminal, this drop off car park is approximately a 5-10 minutes walk to the main check-in desks, via a dedicated footpath. For those with lots of luggage, travelling with children, or who may have mobility issues, there is also a regular, wheelchair-friendly, and free bus service between the car park and the terminal, which picks-up from Car Park 5 – just across the road.
If you are collecting passengers, we always advise using Car Park 1.
- Designed for dropping off passengers
- Stays of up to 10 minutes are free
- Access to the terminal through a covered walkway
Directions
Post code: B26 3QJ
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Leave the M42 at junction 6 and proceed along the A45 following the signs to the airport. At the roundabout with the birds sculpture, continue straight ahead following the signs for the Drop Off car park. You can gain access via a dedicated entrance on Airport Way, the main approach road to the terminal, which is clearly signposted.
Using the Drop Off
Stays of up to 10 minutes in this car park are free, making it ideal for dropping off passengers flying from Birmingham Airport. Stays of over 10 minutes are charged at the standard tariff rate, which you’ll see displayed at the car park entrance.
Customers returning before the hour is up won’t benefit from the 10 minutes free parking.
This car park is operated using Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology, where upon arrival, cameras at the entrance of the car park will read your registration number, and you may park your car in any available bay. Please note you will require your registration number to pay for your stay.
For a full list of Turn Up prices for our passenger drop off car park, please see listing to the right. Prices are subject to change and are inclusive of VAT.
Ways to pay for your stay at the Drop Off car park
The charge for your stay at this car park must be paid within 24 hours of exit from the car park. The easiest way to ensure that you have done this, is to register for an AutoPay account with NCP before visiting the car park. However, we understand that this isn’t always possible, therefore we have introduced a number of ways you can pay for the charge to avoid being issued a Parking Charge Notice (PCN).
Pay at home online via Post Pay
Choose this option is you do not have an AutoPay account with NCP and have already used this car park. Payment must be made via Post Pay within 24 hours of exit from the car park.
Pay via Post Pay here.
Pay at the pay machines onsite within the car park
Use this option to pay for your stay immediately before you leave the car park.
Set up an AutoPay account
Register your vehicle details and payment will be deducted automatically after each visit. Set up here.
Turn up prices
| Duration | Tariff |
|---|---|
| 0 - 10 minutes | Free |
| 10 - 15 minutes | £5.00 |
| 15 - 20 minutes | £6.00 |
| 20 - 25 minutes | £12.00 |
| 25 - 30 minutes | £18.00 |
| 30 - 35 minutes | £24.00 |
| 35 - 40 minutes | £30.00 |
| 40 - 45 minutes | £36.00 |
| 45 - 50 minutes | £42.00 |
| 50 - 55 minutes | £48.00 |
| 55 minutes - 1 hour | £54.00 |
| Each extra 15 minutes thereafter | £6.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions
If you exceed the 10 minutes free parking, you will need to pay for your stay. Payment is required within 24 hours of exiting the car park, to avoid being issued a Parking Charge Notice (PCN).
Payment(s) can be made at home via Post Pay, or at one of the onsite payment machines, or via a pre-registered AutoPay account. Find out more about these payment options here.
If you are paying at one of our onsite payment machines, please have your registration number ready to enter and please note these machines are card only.
If you experience any problems whilst inside the car park, please head over to one of the payment machines and press the button for assistance, and our Control Centre team will be happy to help.
While the Drop Off Car Park has bays set aside for disabled drivers, it’s recommended that Blue Badge holders park at the Premium Set Down Car Park, where you can take advantage of having the first 30 minutes for free.
If you’re a Blue Badge holder and do not wish to leave your blue badge in your car while you’re away, go to the on-site cabin where you’ll be asked to fill in a form. You will then be issued with a permit (effectively a temporary blue badge) which you can then display in the front of your car during your stay. Once you’ve got your permit, you’ll be directed to your space.