Latest Airport Guides
Each guide answers one question properly. You get the figures, the rules and a link to the source, with no padding.
Heathrow Guides
Heathrow charges £7 every time a vehicle enters a terminal drop-off area. Our Heathrow drop-off charge guide covers paying, penalties and the free alternatives.
There's also a guide to drop-off and pick-up points at each Heathrow terminal. Flying from Heathrow soon? Our Heathrow taxi fares already include the £7 charge.
Gatwick Guides
Gatwick charges at least £10 to use the North or South Terminal drop-off zones. Our Gatwick drop-off charge guide covers paying, the £100 fine and the free Long Stay option.
There's also a guide to Gatwick pick-up points at each terminal. Flying from Gatwick soon? Our Gatwick taxi fares already include the drop-off fee.
Stansted Guides
Stansted charges £10 for up to 15 minutes in its Express Set Down. Our Stansted drop-off charge guide covers paying, the £100 fine and the free Mid Stay option.
There's also a guide to Stansted pick-up points, from Short Stay to free Mid Stay. Flying from Stansted soon? Our Stansted taxi fares already include the drop-off charge.
How We Check Our Guides
Good airport travel advice should be easy to check. Here's what you can expect from every guide on this page.
| What we do | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Every figure links to the airport's or operator's own page | You can check any rule yourself in one click |
| Each guide shows the date we checked it | You can see how current the advice is |
| Each guide names its author, M Toseef, founder of Fastlane Transfers | You know who stands behind every figure |
These are airport tips you can rely on. If a rule looks different on the day, the airport's own page always wins.
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