Pick-up & drop-off
The traffic flow at the terminal is regulated by automated barriers in front of and behind the departure drive-up area. Your vehicle can pass through the zone free of charge and take passengers to the terminal at the departure level. Extended stopping in this area, however, incurs a charge.
You can stay up to 7 minutes twice per calender day free of charge on the departure level. The time is counted from the moment of entry to exit. If you need more than 7 minutes, a fee of 5 Euros for each additional 5 minutes is charged. The maximum stopping time is 30 minutes.
Arrivals level
The Arrivals level is an absolute no-parking zone.
Save time with automatic license plate recognition
When entering and leaving the vehicle registration is detected by cameras. If the free time in the Departure level is not exceeded, the barriers open automatically at the exit without the driver having to insert his ticket. Individual data is deleted from the systems after 24 hours.
Parking for Pick-up & drop-off
FAQ
If you stay longer than the free 7 minutes, there is a charge of 5 Euros for each additional 5 minutes. The maximum stay is 30 minutes. If you stay beyond that, your vehicle might get towed.
Yes, but usually it takes a while to accompany people to the terminal, for example, for check-in. The Kiss & Fly stopping zone is available only for quick dropping off, unloading of luggage, and saying goodbye. This ensures that traffic flows for everyone. A stay longer than the 7 free minutes incurs a charge. Each additional 5 minutes costs 5 Euros. The maximum stopping time is 30 minutes.
If you would like to accompany your relatives, friends or business partners to the terminal calmly and spend some time, Düsseldorf Airport recommends the short-term parking lots P11 and P12 as well as the car parks P1, P2 and P3 close to the terminal. We also recommend booking the pick-up and drop-off ticket online in advance.
There are no options for turning before the barrier system. Alternatively, you can drive into the underground parking garage P1 and the car park P2.
Any driver who passes the barrier to the access area must continue through to the exit. The driver may take up to 7 minutes to pass through the Departures level free of charge, which should be plenty of time.
Within the 7 minutes you can use the entry ticket as an exit ticket and do not have to go to the ticket machine.
The best option for those who are mobility-impaired is using one of the conveniently located and barrier-free car parks or short-term parking lots.
Please note: For mobility-impaired persons with the blue EU ID card, our car parks are free of charge, but our short-term parking lots are not.
Severely disabled people, who have the blue European Parking Pass issued by the Road Traffic Authority or the new orange-colored parking pass, may stop at the “Kiss & Fly” area on the departure level for up to three hours free of charge. To use this option, you must display the original ID (copies not permitted) in your car along with the parking disc showing the current time. Please register upon entry by using the call button at the automated barrier.
Parking garages P1 and P2 are located directly in front of the Kiss & Fly zone. Short-term parking lot P11 is located behind the Kiss & Fly zone. For more detailed descriptions of the entry procedure, please visit our parking facility pages:
Several payment kiosks are available at the departure level for cash, EC, and credit card payments (PIN and NFC systems). You can also pay right at the exit barrier with a credit card or EC card.
Within 7 minutes, you may use the entry ticket as an exit ticket without having to go to a payment kiosk. In addition, your license plate number is recorded and the barrier opens within the free passage time.