Picking-up at HeathrowIf 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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If you'd prefer not to pay the drop-off charge, Heathrow offers a free drop-off option at the Long Stay car parks. Once you've dropped your passengers off, they will just need to take the free transfer bus to the terminal.
In most cases, there's no need to pay anything when saying goodbye to family and friends, as almost all airports have a free area for drop-offs – as long as you're willing to take a short walk or shuttle ride to the terminal, Townsend explains.
There are no barriers; you incur a charge when you enter the drop-off zone. Non-payment will result in an £80 Parking Charge Notice (PCN), reduced to £40 if paid within 14 days. Pay a PCN online.
The Heathrow Terminal 2 Pick Up Meeting Point is across the international arrivals exit, just outside the security area. It is located at Level 1 at the Arrivals and Departures “B” Gate.
We always recommend pre booking your parking before traveling to the airport. That way you'll benefit from our cheapest prices. We also offer on the day prices, however these are likely to be more expensive than pre booking.
The nearest location to Terminal 3 for pick-ups is the Terminal 3 short stay car park. Alternatively, you can also collect passengers from the Terminal 3 Long Stay car park, where the first 30 minutes are free.
Kids go freeChildren aged 15 years and under travel free in Express Class when accompanied by a paying adult, or can travel unaccompanied if they have proof of air travel such as a valid flight booking or boarding pass. Photo ID will be required.
Drivers picking up at Heathrow airport must use the short stay car park at each terminal as passengers are directed there through the app. We will take care of the cost of parking for up to 30 minutes (£4.50). Please make sure your passenger arrives within that time before entering the car park.
Heathrow Long Stay Parking is ideal if you're going away for a couple of days or more. Simply book Long Stay parking for your trip or drive up to any Long Stay car park. At the entry barrier your registration will be recognised and a ticket will be printed showing your registration and Booking Reference.