Checking in at the Airport

salam, khaste nabashid. in pasport-e man-e.

Hello. This is my passport.

Literally 'don't be tired', 'khaste nabashid' is a very common and polite way to greet service workers.

salam, befarma-yid pasport-am.

Hello, here is my passport.

A simpler, standard way to hand over your documents.

mikham in chamedun ro tahvil bedam.

I want to check in this suitcase.

The most natural way to say you want to drop off your luggage.

man faghat hamin yek chamedun ro daram.

I only have this one suitcase.

Use this to emphasize you have no other bags to check.

faghat yek kif-e dasti ba khodam mibaram.

I am only taking a carry-on bag with me.

Use this if you are taking a small bag to the cabin.

mishe sandali-ye kenar-e panjere be man bedid?

Could you give me a window seat?

Using 'mishe' (is it possible) is the standard way to make polite requests.

sandali-ye kenar-e panjere mikham.

I want a window seat.

Direct and perfectly fine for everyday interactions.

chamedun-am kheyli sangin-e?

Is my suitcase too heavy?

A quick question if you are worried about excess baggage fees.

bayad be kodum git beram?

Which gate should I go to?

Essential for finding your way after checking in.

git-e parvaz kojast?

Where is the boarding gate?

A direct way to ask for directions.

key bayad savar-e havapeyma beshim?

When should we board the plane?

Literally means 'when must we get on the airplane?'

befarma-yid, in kart-e parvaz-e shomast.

Here you go, this is your boarding pass.

This is what the check-in staff will say when handing back your documents.