23 Spanish Phrases to use in a Spanish airport

Use these Spanish Phrases to get around and see how appreciated your efforts are!

Travelling is amazing, delving into culture, food and language in a different country... there is nothing like it. But why wait until you are at the hotel? Start your journey right, delve into the language from the get go; at the airport!

Of course Spanish airport employees speak English, but to get the most out of your experience try out these phrases in Spanish instead. The airport is the perfect practice ground! Read on for 23 Spanish Phrases to use in a Spanish airport.

1. Greetings and Basic Phrases:

a) ¡Hola! - Hello!

b) Buenos días - Good morning

c) Buenas tardes - Good afternoon

d) Por favor - Please

e) Gracias - Thank you

f) De nada - You're welcome

2. Airport Services:

a) ¿Dónde está el mostrador de facturación? - Where is the check-in counter?

b) ¿Dónde puedo recoger mi equipaje? - Where can I collect my luggage?

c) ¿Dónde está la sala de espera? - Where is the waiting area?

d) ¿Dónde se encuentra la puerta de embarque? - Where is the boarding gate?

e) ¿Dónde está la oficina de información? - Where is the information desk?

3. Directions and Transportation:

a) ¿Cómo se llega a la ciudad desde aquí? - How do I get to the city from here?

b) ¿Dónde puedo encontrar un taxi? - Where can I find a taxi?

c) ¿Cuánto cuesta un billete de autobús/tren al centro de la ciudad? - How much does a bus/train ticket to the city center cost?

d) ¿Dónde está la parada de autobús/tren más cercana? - Where is the nearest bus/train stop?

4. Airport Facilities:

a) ¿Dónde están los baños? - Where are the restrooms?

b) ¿Dónde puedo encontrar un cajero automático? - Where can I find an ATM?

c) ¿Dónde puedo encontrar un restaurante? - Where can I find a restaurant?

d) ¿Dónde puedo cargar mi teléfono? - Where can I charge my phone?

5. Flight-related Questions:

a) ¿A qué hora sale mi vuelo? - What time does my flight depart?

b) ¿Cuál es la puerta de embarque para mi vuelo? - What is the boarding gate for my flight? c) ¿Dónde puedo obtener mi tarjeta de embarque? - Where can I get my boarding pass?

d) ¿Hay restricciones de equipaje? - Are there any baggage restrictions?

e) ¿A qué hora llega mi vuelo? - What time does my flight arrive?

Conclusion:

Getting a hang of these Spanish phrases will transform not only your airport experience, but your whole trip. The more you use them, the more comfortable it will get. And you will often see the appreciation on the locals faces, that you have put in the time and effort to try and learn the language. Enhance your trip, learn these easy Spanish Phrases for the airport and you will have a heightened Spanish experience.

Written by Amber Francesca Carvalho