Stansted Airport Drop-Off Charge
Stansted's Express Set Down drop-off zone is camera-enforced and costs £10 (for up to 15 minutes as of 2026). There's no barrier — you drive in, drop off and leave, then pay online later.
The charge is run by APCOA for Manchester Airports Group and applies to all vehicles. Overstay the included time and the price climbs steeply.
Pay-as-you-go
£10.00 / visit
Fine if you forget
£100.00
Pay-by deadline
By midnight the day after you drop off, or a £100 Parking Charge is issued.
£10 for up to 15 minutes at the Express Set Down zone (from 19 Mar 2026), rising for longer stays. Pay by midnight the day after.
How to pay it yourself
- 1Go to Stansted's official pay-for-parking site.
- 2Enter your number plate and pay the drop-off charge.
- 3Register for AutoPay if you visit often — 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 Stansted 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 much is the Stansted drop-off charge?
£10 for up to 15 minutes (from March 2026), rising for longer stays.
How long do I have to pay?
Until midnight the day after your visit.
How does Snaptoll handle the Stansted drop-off charge?
We register your plate and keep each visit covered automatically before the deadline, so £10 doesn't have to become £100.
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 Stansted 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.