Airport information
Where you can drop someone off, pick someone up, wait or meet at East Midlands Airport, according to the official sources. Each spot lists only the verified actions; anything missing is unknown.
Picking someone up
Where someone can get in, where you can wait or meet inside, and when short-stay parking is needed.
Picking upPermittedYou pick someone up in the Short Stay 1 car park: follow signs for Short Stay Car Park. The only way between Short Stay 1 and the terminal is on foot.
Parking facts (walking time, height, charging, booking): Short Stay
Dropping someone off
Where someone can get out quickly, and where you park if you want to come inside.
Dropping offPermittedThe Rapid Drop-Off area is located directly outside the terminal and uses a barrierless system that lets you drive through without stopping. You pay afterwards, by midnight the following day.
Dropping offPermittedIf you want to go inside with the passenger, park here. Blue Badge holders can park for up to 30 minutes free of charge.
Parking facts (walking time, height, charging, booking): Short Stay
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