Gatwick also offers the Express Drop-Off at the North Terminal. It costs £6 for the same ten minutes, but the lanes are closer to the door. It’s like paying for first-class boarding on a bus. You save 30 seconds of walking, but you lose £1. Honestly, just sprint. Wear trainers. Your wallet will thank you.
Fun fact: during peak hours, the Express lane can have a queue so long you’ll spend your £6 just idling. That’s right—you’ll pay to sit in traffic outside a terminal. It’s the most British thing since queueing for a queue.
What About the “Free” Drop-Off at the Railway Station?
Ah, the classic “drop them at the station” move. Gatwick has a railway station right next to the terminals. You can drop someone at the station forecourt for free—but only if you’re in and out in 60 seconds. The cameras there are aggressive. If you linger to say “don’t forget to journal,” you get a nasty letter. It’s like a bouncer with a stopwatch and a grudge.
Surprising fact: Gatwick’s drop-off zones generate over £20 million a year in fees. That’s enough to buy 400,000 airport sandwiches. Or one decent inflight meal.
Gatwick Drop Off Charge 2026: £10 for 20 Min | GTT
