Do you pay to drive into Heathrow?

Motorists driving a non-compliant vehicle will now be forced to pay the £12.50 charge to enter the airport after Tuesday's ULEZ expansion, which now incorporates every London borough. ULEZ charges only apply to older diesel and petrol cars which do not meet emissions standards.



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Yes, there are. Depending on the type of vehicle you are driving and where in London you are driving to, you may need to pay the Congestion Charge, Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) and/or the Low Emission Zone (LEZ) charges.

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The charge will be in addition to any other fees or charges associated with entering the airport. The charge only applies when a vehicle is driven within the ULEZ zone, and does not apply to stationary vehicles including when cars are parked at Heathrow.

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Diesel cars and vans that do not meet Euro 6 standards (those typically bought new before 2015) do not comply. Nor do petrol cars and vans that are not Euro 4 or better (those typically bought new before 2006). Drivers can check their car's status by going to TfL's vehicle checker and inputting the registration.

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Heathrow Terminal 5 parking FAQs You can park for free for up to 30 minutes in our Terminal 5 Long Stay Car Park.

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If you drive within the zone, you'll have to pay by midnight on the third day following the journey. If you don't pay on time, you risk getting a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN). To see if and what you need to pay, check your vehicle.

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For cheap Heathrow parking, we'd recommend a Park and Ride service such as Purple Parking and NCP Flightpath. Both offer fuss-free procedures and easy transfers. For speed and convenience, the best place to park would be at a Meet and Greet car park such as Maple Parking or Purple Parking.

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How long can you wait at Heathrow Drop Off? Unlike some airports, there isn't a time limit in place at the Heathrow Terminal Drop Off zone. Please keep in mind, however, that you cannot leave your car unattended and must pay the charge every time you re-enter the Drop Off areas.

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Picking-up at Heathrow If you are picking-up a passenger from Heathrow, it is prohibited to wait on the terminal forecourt. Please park in one of our Short Stay car parks, and pay at a pay-on-foot machine, or one of our Long Stay car parks for 30 minutes for free.

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