Can’t find the departure gate? Prefer a window seat? Not sure when your flight is boarding? We’ve got it covered. Stick with us and you’ll be sure to get on the plane safely and on time - in Italian!
Resources for further reading:
At the airport in Italian
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Now, here are the important questions that you will need before to take off with your flight!
In Italian we use the English word "check-in" to refer to the counter to check-in to the flight while we use the word "biglietteria" if we want to refer to airline counter to change a ticket for example.
Listen to each word and its English translation and repeat the words aloud.
Some people prefer window seats, some want to sit close to the aisle. I always ask for a window seat, that way I can get a first impression of the city we are going to land in, from above.
Whichever one you prefer, here are the Italian words for it…

For more lessons on Italian vocabulary I recommend these!
- Need to book a hotel in Italian? This is the vocab lesson for you.
- Learn to talk about computers and phones in Italian
- Know how to pronounce different countries in Italian
A presto!
Maria DiLorenzi and the Rocket Italian Team