Stansted Airport announced that from Thursday, March 19, they will be increasing the charges for the Express Set Down area.

For stays up to 15 minutes, it will rise to £10, and stays over 15 minutes will now be £28, with a maximum stay of 30 minutes.

The previous costs were £7 and £25, which is a 30% and 12% increase, respectively.

Stansted says that its Express Set-Down area, located just outside the airport, is "best for a quick drop-off".

From 00:01 on 19 March 2026, charges for the Express Set Down area at London Stansted Airport will change: £10 for stays up to 15 minutes £28 for stays over 15 minutes (maximum stay 30 minutes) The Express Set Down area is barrier-free, with easy payment online, by phone, or… pic.twitter.com/KTT2OtI8qw — London Stansted Airport (@STN_Airport) March 12, 2026

From 00:01 on 19 March 2026, charges for the Express Set Down area at London Stansted Airport will change: £10 for stays up to 15 minutes £28 for stays over 15 minutes (maximum stay 30 minutes) The Express Set Down area is barrier-free, with easy payment online, by phone, or… pic.twitter.com/KTT2OtI8qw

— London Stansted Airport (@STN_Airport) March 12, 2026

Free drop-off remains available in the Mid Stay Car Park, where people can take the shuttle bus to the main terminal.

The pre-booked parking options at Stansted remain unchanged, with them saying they "continue to offer the best value for customers planning ahead."

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