Manchester Airport Drop-Off Charge
Manchester Airport's terminal drop-off zones are camera-enforced — you're charged as you enter, with no barrier, and pay online afterwards. It's easy to drop off, drive away and forget the charge exists.
The charge is administered by APCOA and applies to all vehicles across the terminals.
Pay-as-you-go
£5.50 / visit
Fine if you forget
£100.00
Pay-by deadline
By midnight the day after you drop off, or a £100 Parking Charge follows.
£5.50 for up to 5 minutes, £6.50 up to 10, £25 up to 30 (same at both terminals). There's a free drop-off at JetParks 1 with a shuttle. Pay by midnight the day after.
How to pay it yourself
- 1Go to Manchester Airport's official pay site.
- 2Enter your number plate and pay the drop-off charge.
- 3Register for 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 Manchester 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
How long do I have to pay the Manchester Airport drop-off charge?
Until midnight the day after your visit — pay online, there's no machine at the forecourt.
What's the fine?
£100, reduced to £60 if paid within 14 days.
How does Snaptoll handle it?
Register once and we keep every Manchester 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 Manchester 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.