London airport imposes £8 drop-off charge – how to avoid fees

City Airport was one of the few left with a free drop-off zone, but that is changing from next week (Picture: Getty Images)

The last London airport with a free passenger drop-off has announced it will start charging drivers in the new year, following in the footsteps of other major travel hubs.

Until now, drivers taking a loved one to City Airport by car have been able to do it for free – unlike at other London airports like Heathrow and Gatwick, where a drop-off levy has been a standard for years.