Checking in at the Airport
These everyday phrases will help you successfully navigate the airport check-in desk in Italian.
Key Phrases
Buongiorno, devo fare il check-in per Roma.
neutralGood morning, I need to check in for Rome.
A standard, clear way to start the process.
Salve, ho il volo per Roma.
casualHi, I have the flight to Rome.
A slightly more direct and informal opening.
Ecco il mio passaporto.
neutralHere is my passport.
Devo imbarcare questa valigia.
neutralI have to check this suitcase.
Ho solo il bagaglio a mano.
neutralI only have a carry-on bag.
Use this if you are not checking any luggage.
Posso avere un posto vicino al finestrino?
neutralCan I have a window seat?
A polite and direct way to ask without using complex grammar.
C'è un posto sul corridoio?
casualIs there an aisle seat?
A very direct and easy way to ask for seat availability.
Ecco la sua carta d'imbarco.
politeHere is your boarding pass.
You will hear the staff use the formal 'sua' (your) here.
Da quale gate parte il volo?
neutralWhich gate does the flight leave from?
Qual è il gate?
casualWhat is the gate?
Short and direct, perfect for when you are in a rush.
A che ora inizia l'imbarco?
neutralWhat time does boarding start?