Traveling can be stressful, especially when navigating an airport in a foreign language. Knowing essential airport phrases in Spanish can make your journey smoother, helping you check in, get through security, and find your way with confidence anywhere from Barcelona to Cancún to Guatemala City to Costa Rica and beyond! We’ve put together this list of 14 helpful phrases that you can use immediately during your travels. Don’t be afraid to put your Spanish skills to use! 🚀✈️
- Tengo una reserva a nombre de… – I have a reservation under the name of…
- Quisiera facturar mi equipaje. – I would like to check my luggage.
- ¿Cuál es el límite de peso para el equipaje? – What is the weight limit for luggage?
- Aquí tiene mi pasaporte. – Here is my passport.
- Estoy viajando por placer / negocios. – I am traveling for leisure / business.
- ¿Dónde está la puerta de embarque? – Where is the boarding gate?
- ¿Cuándo comienza el embarque? – When does boarding start?
- ¿Puedo llevar esta bolsa en el avión? – Can I take this bag on the plane?
- ¿Me puede cambiar de asiento? – Can you change my seat?
- ¿Podría darme una cobija / almohada? – Could you give me a blanket / pillow?
- ¿Dónde está el reclamo de equipaje? – Where is baggage claim?
- Mi equipaje no ha llegado. – My luggage hasn’t arrived.
- ¿Dónde está la aduana? – Where is customs?
- ¿Dónde puedo tomar un taxi ? – Where can I get a taxi?
So, there you have it…14 helpful Spanish phrases to use when traveling! Stay tuned for more travel phrase lists over the next few weeks. Sign up to receive our emails below.
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