Checking in at the Airport
Use these phrases when you arrive at the airport and need to check in for your flight.
Key Phrases
Hello, I would like to check in for my flight to London which departs at noon.
💡 Use this polite phrase when you first arrive at the check-in desk.
Here is my passport and the booking confirmation that I printed at home yesterday.
💡 Give these documents to the airport staff so they can find your details.
Could you please tell me if I can check in my bags at this desk?
💡 Ask this question to confirm if you are in the correct queue.
I have one bag that I need to check in, and one small carry-on bag.
💡 Use this phrase to explain how much luggage you are taking with you.
I prefer an aisle seat if it is possible, but a window seat is also fine.
💡 Use this sentence to choose where you want to sit during the flight.
Could you please print my boarding pass because the application on my phone is not loading?
💡 Ask the staff for a paper ticket if your mobile phone has no internet.
Will I need to collect my luggage before I catch my connecting flight in Chicago?
💡 Use this phrase if you have a stop before you reach your final destination.
Where is the boarding gate for this flight, and when will the boarding process start?
💡 Ask this question so you know where and when to get on the plane.
If I go to the duty-free shops now, will I have enough time before boarding?
💡 Ask this question to check if you have time to buy gifts before leaving.
Excuse me, could you point out where the security checkpoint is located on this map?
💡 Use this phrase to find the area where officers check your hand luggage.