Introduction
Are you planning to travel to a Spanish speaking country soon? Knowing how to navigate the airport in Spanish is essential. Today on ‘My Daily Spanish,’ I’ll teach you 20 crucial Spanish phrases that will make your experience smoother and less stressful.
And you know what? By the end of this article, you will feel more confident and comfortable at the airport. Make sure to watch the video below until the end because I’ve got a special phrase that could save you!
Let’s start with the basics, before you get to the airport. How would you ask “How can I get to the airport?”
- ¿Cómo puedo llegar al aeropuerto? (How can I get to the airport?)
Maybe you need to specify the terminal you are going to. - Voy a la terminal 3 (I’m going to terminal 3)
Ok, so you got to the airport, and you need to find the Ryanair counters. You can ask: - ¿Dónde están los mostradores de la aerolínea Ryanair? (Where are the Ryanair airline counters?)
If you have any disability and need help, as soon as you get to the airport, say: - Necesito asistencia especial (I need special assistance)
You got to the counters! Here are some sentences you need to know. - ¿Hasta cuántos kilos puede pesar mi maleta de mano? (How many kgs can my carry-on suitcase weigh?)
- Voy a facturar una maleta (I’m going to check one bag)
- ¿Qué bultos puedo llevar dentro del avión? (What packages can I carry on the plane?)
- ¿A qué hora sale el vuelo a Barcelona? (What time does the flight to Barcelona leave?)
- ¿A qué hora comienza el embarque? (What time does boarding begin?) As an extra, I’ll tell you that seat is “asiento”, window is “ventana” and aisle is “pasillo”, in case they let you choose your seat. Pay attention to these helpful sentences:
- Mi vuelo se ha retrasado una hora (My flight has been delayed an hour)
- Tengo que ir a la puerta de embarque A46 (“A cuarenta y seis”) (I have to go to boarding gate A46)
- Voy a pasar el control de seguridad (I’m going to pass the security check) Now in the security check, these will be useful:
- ¿Tengo que quitarme los zapatos? (Do I have to take off my shoes?)
- ¿Puede darme una bolsa de plástico para los líquidos? (Can you give me a plastic bag for the liquids?) If everything went well, you are on your plane! And you don’t want to miss out on the essential phrases for dealing with baggage issues that we’ll cover shortly—But first, if your plane is going to arrive a little late, you might hear:
- El vuelo va a aterrizar con 20 (veinte) minutos de retraso (The airplane is going to land 20 minutes late) And I hope not, but if your flight was a little animated, by cheerful wind, you might say:
- Ha sido un vuelo con muchas turbulencias (It was a flight with a lot of turbulence) I hope at least the flight attendants were kind;
- Los azafatos han sido muy amables (The flight attendants were very kind) Lastly, let’s deal with baggage issues.
- Quiero ir a recoger mi equipaje (I want to go pick up my luggage)
- Han perdido mi maleta (They lost my luggage)
- No tengo nada que declarar (I have nothing to declare)
Conclusion
Now you’re ready for your trip to the airport!
If you found these phrases helpful, you’ll definitely want to check out our '30 Essential Spanish Phrases you need to know.' It’s packed with more useful expressions that will make traveling and everyday conversations in Spanish even easier.
