Aberdeen Airport introduced a charge to drop off passengers in January 2015. In the terms and conditions, it states that contract for parking is made with Aberdeen International Airport Limited. So if any breaches of the parking terms and conditions are made, then you will likely receive a Parking Charge Notice from them. The fee is payable at the exit barrier, so it is unlikely you will receive an Aberdeen Airport Drop-Off PCN.
Contents
- Aberdeen Airport Drop-Off Charges
- How To Pay The Drop-Off Charge
- Appeal Aberdeen Airport Drop-Off PCN
- Do You Have To Pay To Pick Up From Aberdeen Airport?
- Aberdeen Airport Short Stay Parking Charges
- Aberdeen Airport Long Stay Parking Charges
- Aberdeen Airport Priority Parking Charges
- Aberdeen Airport Offshore Parking
- Aberdeen Airport Disabled Parking
- Electric Cars Go Free
Aberdeen Airport Drop-Off Charges
The 2023 charges for dropping off at Aberdeen Airport are:
- £4.00 for 10 minutes;
- £10.00 for 30 minutes, and;
- £30.00 for 1 hour.
If you are dropping off a passenger that requires additional assistance, or will be taking longer than ten minutes, it may be more cost effective to use the Short Stay Car Park. As it is:
- £4.00 for 20 minutes, or;
- £8.00 for 1 hour.
How To Pay The Drop-Off Charge
The drop-off charge is payable at the exit barriers. Payment is by credit or debit card, contactless payment methods or using the correct change. A change machine is located in the shelter on the forecourt.
Appeal Aberdeen Airport Drop-Off PCN
After some research, there doesn’t seem to be anything in relation to fines or charges for breaches of Aberdeen Airport’s terms and conditions. This could be due to the fact you need to pay the fee before exiting the drop-off zone.
However, if you do receive a fine or charge from Aberdeen International Airport Limited, it is unlikely to be a conventional Parking Charge Notice and probably due to breaching another part of their terms and conditions. This is because in their products and services terms and conditions, they state that you enter a contract with them when using the car parking.
If you do receive an Aberdeen Airport drop-off PCN, you could attempt to appeal the penalty due to Schedule 4 of The Protection Of Freedoms Act (POFA). However, something else to be aware of is land that is covered by byelaws, which some airports are. This makes the appeal process not as straight forward. So for that reason, it is recommended to seek professional legal help on that matter if you are not willing to pay.
Do You Have To Pay To Pick Up From Aberdeen Airport?
Aberdeen Airport’s Long Stay Car Park offers 30 minutes free parking. You can then take a five minute shuttle bus to the terminal to drop-off and/or pick-up passengers. If you think you may be longer than 10 minutes, it would be ideal to use the Long Stay Car Park free option or the Short Stay Car Park, see below for more details.
There is only free parking for motorcycles at Aberdeen Airport. The designated motorcycle parking area is within the Short Stay Car Park.
The only other free option could be to try and find some free street parking somewhere. The closest location for this that has been discussed is the Kirhill Industrial Estate. However, this isn’t advised due to leaving your vehicle in an unsecured location for a period of time.
Aberdeen Airport Short Stay Parking Charges
It is recommended that to avoid an Aberdeen Airport drop-off PCN to use one of their dedicated car parks.
Aberdeen Airport’s Short Stay Car Park is next to the terminal building. It is ideal for short to medium length stays and passenger pick-ups. The 2023 rates for the Short Stay Car Park are:
| Duration | On The Day |
|---|---|
| 20 minutes | £4.00 |
| 1 hour | £8.00 |
| 90 minutes | £13.00 |
| 4 hours | £18.00 |
| 24 hours | £40.00 |
Aberdeen Airport Long Stay Parking Charges
Aberdeen Airport’s Long Stay Car Park is a five minute bus ride to the terminal building. The 2023 rates for the Long Stay Car Park are:
| Duration | On The Day |
|---|---|
| Up to 30 minutes | Free |
| 30 minutes – 24 hours | £28.00 |
| 2 days | £56.00 |
| 3 days | £75.00 |
| 4 days | £92.00 |
| 5 days | £100.00 |
| 6 days | £108.00 |
| Each additional 24 hour period | £8.00 |
Aberdeen Airport Priority Parking Charges
Aberdeen Airport’s Priority Parking is less than 100 steps to the check in desks, and larger car park spaces.. If you use Priority Parking, you also get access to Priority Security as well. The 2023 rates for the Priority Parking Car Park are:
| Duration | On The Day |
|---|---|
| 20 minutes | £5.20 |
| 1 hour | £10.40 |
| 90 minutes | £16.90 |
| 4 hours | £23.40 |
| 24 hours | £56.00 |
| Each additional 24 hour period | £52.00 |
It is recommend to book in advance if your stay is going to be longer than 24 hours. This is because it could save you up to 60% off the turn-up prices. This can be done up to 2 hours before your arrival.
Aberdeen Airport Offshore Parking
Parking for offshore workers commuting from Aberdeen Airport is currently available from £4.00 per day. This is available for anyone commuting from any of the four heliports; Bristows, CHC, Babcock and NHV terminals. Parking is available in the Long Stay Car Park at the discounted rate.
To utilise the reduced parking rate, simply enter the Long Stay Car Park and park your vehicle. Upon your return, you will need to get your ticket validated at one of the following locations:
- The Out of Gauge baggage within the main terminal which is near check in desk number 20;
- or validated within the Bristows or CHC helicopter terminals.
Aberdeen Airport Disabled Parking
If you have a valid blue badge, you are entitled to thirty minutes free parking in the Short Stay Car Park within the clearly marked blue badge spaces. These spaces are the closest to the terminal.
Electric Cars Go Free
Passengers that have electric vehicles will be able to access the drop-off zone free of charge for the first 10 minutes. However, electric vehicle users must pre-register by filling out this form.
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