Overview
- The charge increases 66% to £5 for drop-offs of up to 10 minutes at the terminal.
- Drivers pay on exit, vehicles must not be left unattended, and overstays can incur penalties of up to £60.
- Blue Badge holders get 30 minutes free in the short-stay car park, while the long-stay offers 15 minutes free for pick-ups and drop-offs.
- South Antrim MP Robin Swann called the move regrettable and urged improved public transport, including reopening the Knockmore rail link.
- Airport officials point to significant cost pressures and a £100m investment programme, with similar rises seen elsewhere such as Gatwick’s £10 fee tied to higher business rates.