United Kingdom: airport fees and taxes
This is the country index for United Kingdom: 1 airport and 5 passenger charges currently tracked. The airport pages contain the payment instructions, source links and dated change logs.
Airports covered
How charges are paid
Payment methods differ by charge. Across the records for United Kingdom, the published methods include:
- Inside the ticket
Charge comparison
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Departing passengers at Heathrow pay two main charges, both built into the ticket. The UK government's Air Passenger Duty from 1 April 2026 is £15 in economy and £32 in premium cabins for flights up to 2,000 miles, rising to £102 economy and £244 premium for 2,001 to 5,500 miles. Heathrow adds its own departing passenger charge. In 2025 it was £50.21 for long-haul and £21.81 for Europe. The 2026 Heathrow figures could not be confirmed.
| Charge | Amount | Who pays | How paid | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Passenger Duty, band A (up to 2,000 miles) | £15 reduced rate (economy), £32 standard rate (premium cabins) | Passengers departing UK airports, band A destinations | Inside the ticket | In force |
| Air Passenger Duty, band B (2,001 to 5,500 miles) | £102 reduced rate (economy), £244 standard rate (premium cabins) | Passengers departing UK airports, band B destinations | Inside the ticket | In force |
| Air Passenger Duty, band C (over 5,500 miles) | £106 reduced rate (economy), £253 standard rate (premium cabins) | Passengers departing UK airports, band C destinations | Inside the ticket | In force |
| Departing passenger charge (airport charge) | £14.31 domestic, £14.56 Common Travel Area, £21.81 Europe, £50.21 other destinations | Departing local passengers | Inside the ticket | Unconfirmed |
| Departing transfer passenger charge (airport charge) | £7.16 domestic, £8.74 Common Travel Area, £13.09 Europe, £30.13 other destinations | Departing transfer and transit passengers | Inside the ticket | Unconfirmed |
Last checked 19 October 2026. Open the complete airport record, payment guidance and sources.