Airplane in Korean

How do you say boarding pass in Korean? How do you ask for something to drink? What do you say on an airplane in Korean? These are useful Korean words and phrases to pack in your hand luggage before you depart!

In this free audio lesson we’ll also show you how to ask the flight attendants for what you need in Korean, and understand their instructions. We hope you won’t need to explain that something has gone wrong with your travel plans, but just in case, we’ll teach you how to do that too.

Knowing how to use these essential Korean travel phrases will give you more confidence next time you’re travelling by plane in Korea, so let’s get started.

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In-Flight Phrases

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머리 위 선반
meori wi seonban
overhead locker
안전벨트
anjeonbelteu
seatbelt
비상구
bisanggu
emergency Exit
조종실
jojongsil
cabin
승무원
seungmuwon
flight attendant
탑승권
tapseunggwon
boarding pass
Imagine you are on a flight from America to Korea. It’s a long way, so make sure you know how to ask for a drink or something to eat. Repeat the new phrases aloud to practice your pronunciation.
뭐 마실 것 / 먹을 것 좀 주세요.
Mwo masil geot / meogeul geot jom juseyo.
Could (I) have something to eat/to drink, please?
식사 시간에 깨워주세요.
Siksa sigane kkaewojuseyo.
Please wake (me) up for a meal.
몇 시에 도착해요?
Myeot sie dochakhaeyo?
What time will (we) arrive?
구토봉투 좀 주세요.
Gutobongtu jom juseyo.
Can (I) get air-sickness bag, please?

Customers & Baggage Claim

So, your flight has finally arrived at the airport. When you get off your plane, follow the signs to 통권 (tonggwon) "customs." There will be different lines depending on what passport you carry. Look out for these signs:

내국인
naegugin
Koreans returning to the country
외국인
Oegugin
foreigners entering the country
The customs officer may ask what the purpose of your visit is. Be sure to answer correctly!
휴가 왔어요.
Hyuga wasseoyo.
(I) came here on vacation.
출장 왔어요.
Chuljang wasseoyo.
(I) came here on business.

Lost Baggage

Hopefully you won’t need to use the following phrases, but it’s still handy to know them.

제 짐이 없어졌어요.
Je jimi eopseojyeosseoyo.
I have lost (my) baggage.
제 짐을 도둑 맞았어요.
Je jimeul doduk majasseoyo.
My luggage has been stolen.
제 손가방이 망가졌어요.
Je songabangi mangajyeosseoyo.
My handbag was damaged.
짐이 안 왔어요.
Jimi an wasseoyo.
(Our) luggage has not arrived.

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