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Collecting at City of Derry
Not the set-down or pick-up bays
Parking is not permitted in the Set Down or Pick Up areas or on the access roads. Vehicles left there may be clamped, and removing the clamp costs a minimum of £50. Collections happen from the main car park opposite the terminal.
Pay before you walk back to the car
Charges cannot be paid at the exit barrier. Two pay stations outside the terminal exit and one at the rear of the car park take sterling and euro notes and coins and all major cards; the Customer Service Desk has a manned one.
Blue Badge: two free hours
Vehicles displaying a Blue Badge get the first two hours free in the designated bays when dropping off or picking up, with normal rates after. The general tariff is not on the airport's car parking page, so we do not quote one.
Prices as published by City of Derry Airport, last checked 24 September 2026. Their own pick-up page is the only place they are current.
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Frequently asked questions about collecting someone from City of Derry Airport
What time should I leave to collect someone from City of Derry?
It depends on the flight and on your traffic, which is what the planner above works out. As a rule, allow for the passenger to get off the aircraft, clear the border and collect bags before they reach the kerb — around 20 minutes for a domestic or Irish arrival, and longer after a long-haul flight — then add your own drive time on top.
Where do you pick someone up at City of Derry Airport?
From the main car park, which is opposite the terminal and within easy walking distance of the entrance. The Set Down and Pick Up areas and the access roads are not for parking — vehicles left there can be clamped, with a £50 minimum to have the clamp removed.
What does parking cost at City of Derry Airport?
The airport's car parking page does not state the drive-up tariff, so we do not quote one — check the airport's own site or the tariff at the car park before you travel. Blue Badge holders dropping off or picking up get the first two hours free in the designated bays.
Can I pay in euro at City of Derry Airport?
Yes. The automatic pay stations accept notes and coins in both sterling and euro, as well as all major credit and debit cards. Pay before returning to your vehicle — the exit barrier does not take payment. Note the car park is locked while the airport is closed.
Does FlightPickup arrange the car?
No. It is a free planning tool and nothing more. We do not operate vehicles, employ drivers or take payment for journeys — we tell you what time to set off, and you drive.