When you’re dropped off at any terminal at Heathrow Airport, a fee is applied by the airport authorities. This fee is known as the Heathrow Drop Off Charge, and it’s designed to manage the flow of traffic around the airport, reducing congestion and improving the overall experience for travelers. With Signature Transfers, you don’t need to worry about this additional charge, as our fixed fares include the Heathrow Drop Off Charge, ensuring a hassle-free journey from start to finish.
As of the latest update, the drop off charge at Heathrow Airport is £5 per vehicle. This charge applies to all vehicles, including taxis, private hire cars, and personal vehicles, that use the designated drop off zones located directly outside the terminals.
The drop-off charge is applicable at the following Heathrow terminals:
Each terminal has a specific drop-off zone where the fee is automatically charged via Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras.
The Heathrow Drop Off Charge is not paid directly at the terminal. Instead, you can pay the Heathrow drop off charge online. After your vehicle has been recorded at the drop-off zone, you or the driver have until midnight on the day following the drop-off to complete the payment. The payment can be made via the official Heathrow Airport website or through various other online payment methods.
Failure to pay the drop-off charge by the specified deadline can result in a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) being issued to the vehicle’s registered owner. The penalty for non-payment can be substantial, so it’s important to ensure the charge is paid on time.
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