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Nadia Breen

Belfast International Airport car parking charges: Where you can drop off and pick up passengers for free

Belfast International Airport recently made changes to car parking fees for those dropping off and collecting passengers.

These changes came info force on April 17. However, the airport says it "continues to offer 15 minutes free of charge in the Long Stay Car Park".

The Long Stay is situated behind the Maldron Hotel.

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In a social media post in April, a statement on the changes which are now in force, added: "Blue Badge holders can use the Short Stay Car Park free of charge for 30 minutes at Belfast International Airport for getting dropped off or collected.

"The Drop Off Zone will increase to £3 for up to 10 minutes."

Further details on the airport's website state:

Long Stay Car Park

Passengers can avail of a 15 minute grace period in the Long Stay Car Park, which therefore can be used as a pick up and drop off point. Please bear in mind after 15 minutes normal gate rates apply.

Blue Badge Drop Off Procedure

Blue Badge holders are encouraged to make use of the Short Stay Car Park free of charge for 30 minutes at Belfast International Airport for getting dropped off or collected.

To get your ticket validated please produce your blue badge to a car park team member by either visiting the office or alternatively pressing the help button on the exit barrier, a parking team member will meet you at your car.

After 30 min, a minimum fee of £3.00 will apply.

Drop Off Zone and Short Stay Car Park

From Monday 17th [April], a minimum charge of £3 will apply in the Drop Off Zone and Short Stay Car Park. Blue Badge holders are encouraged to make use of the Short Stay Car Park free of charge for 30 minutes at Belfast International Airport for getting dropped off or collected.

Main Car Park

From Monday 17th [April], a minimum charge of £4 will apply in the Main Car Park

For more information, CLICK HERE.

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