How To Earn Avios on Airport Parking: Thursday Travel Tips
- Helena
- Jul 3
- 3 min read
Updated: Jul 6
Hello everyone! We're back with yet another Thursday Travel Tip! If you’ve been following along with our Thursday Travel Tips series (and if you haven’t – welcome aboard!), you know we’re all about turning everyday spending into elevated travel opportunities.
Today’s tip? It’s all about a crucial but often-overlooked part of your holiday planning: airport parking.
Let’s face it – it’s not exactly the most exciting purchase. But what if we told you that those few days (or weeks!) your car spends snoozing near the terminal could be quietly stacking up Avios points for your next flight?
That’s right – you can earn Avios on your airport parking when you book through the Avios website. And with current offers across top providers and major UK airports, it’s never been easier to turn your drive to departures into a reward-filled journey.
So, How Do You Earn Avios on Airport Parking?
It’s as easy as 1-2-3:
Join the British Airways Club – it’s free and your golden gateway to Avios earning.
Head to the Avios eStore – log in and search for “airport parking”.
Click through to your chosen provider and book as normal.
Your Avios will land in your account, usually within 30–90 days – ready to fuel your next flight, upgrade, or cheeky weekend abroad.
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Airport Parking Providers Offering Avios
Here are the current airport parking partners offering Avios when you book through the Avios eStore:
Provider | Earning Rate | Details |
Heathrow Airport Parking | 7 Avios / £1 spent | Avios will appear in your account 120 to 150 days after completed bookings |
London Gatwick | 4 Avios / £1 spent | Avios will appear in your account 90 to 120 days after completed bookings |
London Standsted | 8 Avios / £1 spent | For Long Stay, Medium Stay, Short Stay and Meet and Greet only |
Manchester Airport | 8 Avios / £1 spent | Not including T1 Multi Story and T2 East Multi Story |
Birmingham Airport | 5 Avios / £1 spent | |
East Midlands Airport | 8 Avios / £1 spent | |
Airparks Airport Parking | 2 Avios / £1 spent | |
APH Airport Parking & Hotels | Was 12 Avios / £1 spent Currently 15 Avios / £1 Spent | 15 to £1 at Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Stansted, Luton, Edinburgh & Aberdeen Car Parks only. All other Car Parks and Hotels, 10 to £1 |
Purple Parking | 2 Avios / £1 spent | |
Valet Parking at Heathrow Airport | 5 Avios / £1 spent | You can collect Avios with Valet Parking London Heathrow when booked through the dedicated website britishairways.parkvia.com. |
Your Parking Space | 3 Avios / £1 Spent |
Top Tip: Be sure to click through from the Avios website each time you book, even if you’ve used the provider before.
Each parking provider states that vouchers or offer codes could result in not collecting Avios.
Things to Remember to Maximise Your Avios
Always begin your booking at the Avios website. Bookings made directly or via other comparison sites won’t track.
Avoid voucher codes from third-party sites – they can invalidate your Avios.
Keep your confirmation email as proof, just in case you need to claim missing points.
Watch the timeline: Avios can take up to 150 days to appear, but it’s worth the wait.
Why This is a No-Brainer
We all have to park the car somewhere before we jet off. So why not turn that necessary expense into a points-earning opportunity?
A £100 booking with APH at Gatwick could net you 1,500 Avios! Not bad for something you were going to book anyway.
Final Thoughts: Park Your Car, Power Your Points
Next time you're sorting airport parking, take your time and really look at all the Avios deals that are out there. Of course make it suit your needs and your budget as sometimes airport parking can be extortionate.
Start now on the Avios website and search “airport parking", and let your car’s little holiday help pay for your next one.
Until next time, travel smart and earn often.
Helena
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