{"id":456393,"date":"2026-03-04T03:29:11","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T03:29:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/456393\/"},"modified":"2026-03-04T03:29:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T03:29:11","slug":"belfast-international-airport-statement-as-drop-off-zone-tariff-set-to-increase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/456393\/","title":{"rendered":"Belfast International Airport statement as drop-off zone tariff set to increase"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The new pricing reflects &#8220;significant cost pressures&#8221;<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"eager\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0_Belfast-Internation-Airport-Investment-7.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Outside the terminal extension at Belfast International Airport\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Outside the terminal extension at Belfast International Airport(Image: Harry Bateman\/ Belfast Live)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The drop-off tariff at Belfast International Airport is set to rise by \u00a32 this month. Those wishing to leave a loved one off at the airport drop zone will now pay \u00a35 from Monday, March 9.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A spokesperson for <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.belfastlive.co.uk\/all-about\/belfast-international-airport\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Belfast International Airport<\/a> said the increase from \u00a33 reflects &#8220;significant cost pressures&#8221; and that other drop off options are available.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A statement from Belfast International Airport said: &#8220;From Monday 9th March the tariff in our drop off zone will increase from \u00a33 to \u00a35. The new pricing reflects significant cost pressures that many businesses across Northern Ireland are currently facing.<\/p>\n<p>READ MORE: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"33381599\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" href=\"https:\/\/www.belfastlive.co.uk\/news\/northern-ireland\/belfast-city-airport-statement-new-33381599\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Belfast City Airport statement as new parking charge increase comes into force<\/a>READ MORE: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"33486273\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" href=\"https:\/\/www.belfastlive.co.uk\/news\/northern-ireland\/mp-tables-commons-motion-calling-33486273\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">MP tables Commons motion calling on Government to prioritise airport rail line<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;Passengers are reminded that there is a free drop off area within the long stay car park. Those requiring additional time should use the short stay car park where blue badge holders will continue to receive 30minutes free.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;We remain committed to transforming the airport and are progressing with our \u00a3100million investment programme that has already delivered a new terminal extension, security hall and enhanced duty-free experience.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;Further improvements to the exterior forecourt layout will commence shortly to support traffic flow and public transport access.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Want to see more of the stories you love from Belfast Live? <a aria-label=\"Making us your preferred source on GoogleLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=belfastlive.co.uk\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Making us your preferred source on Google<\/a> means you\u2019ll get more of our exclusives, top stories and must-read content straight away. 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