London City Airport Drop-Off Charge
London City Airport introduced a terminal drop-off charge in January 2026 — the last of the London airports to do so. Cameras read your plate as you enter the forecourt and you pay online afterwards, with no barrier.
Because it's new, many regular users are still unaware it's charged — which makes the pay-later fine especially easy to trigger.
Pay-as-you-go
£8.00 / visit
Fine if you forget
£100.00
Pay-by deadline
By midnight the day after you drop off, or a £100 Parking Charge follows.
£8 for up to 5 minutes, then £1 per further minute (max 10 minutes), from 6 Jan 2026. Pay by midnight the day after.
How to pay it yourself
- 1Go to London City Airport's official drop-off payment site.
- 2Enter your number plate and pay the charge.
- 3Set up AutoPay for frequent visits — or let Snaptoll keep your crossings covered automatically.
What happens if you don't pay
A £100 Parking Charge Notice (reduced to £60 if paid within 14 days).
Never think about the London City Drop-Off again
Register your number plate with Snaptoll once, and we keep every crossing covered automatically, before the deadline — so a forgotten payment doesn't have to become a fine.
Frequently asked questions
Does London City Airport charge for drop-off?
Yes — a terminal drop-off charge was introduced in January 2026, enforced by ANPR cameras.
How long do I have to pay?
Until midnight the day after your visit.
How does Snaptoll handle the London City drop-off charge?
Register your plate once and we keep every London City drop-off covered automatically before the deadline.
When will the charge appear after I cross?
You're covered the moment you cross. The charge then reaches your card up to 3 days — the London City Drop-Off operator bills us in arrears, so a short delay before it appears is normal. When we collect, you get a receipt confirming exactly what you were charged.