Airport in Korean

If you’re traveling by plane in Korea, it helps to know what to say at the airport in Korean. The Rocket Korean team is here to help! After this free audio lesson, you’ll know some useful Korean words and phrases that will make your journey more enjoyable.

If you want to tell your taxi driver where to drop you at the airport, how do you say “international departures” in Korean? Once you’re there, you might need some help. Which check-in desk do you go to? What time will you arrive at your destination? When should you be at the gate? Stick with Rocket Korean—we’ve got it covered.

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Airport Words in Korean

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도착
dochak
arrivals
출발
chulbal
departures
국제
gukje
international
국내
guknae
domestic
출국장
chulgukjang
departure hall
입국장
ipgukjang
arrival hall
탑승구
tapseunggu
boarding gate
이십 번 게이트
isip beon geiteu
gate 20
관세
gwanse
customs
Gate in Korean

INQUIRIES ABOUT THE FLIGHT

비행시간이 얼마나 돼요?
Bihaenggigani eolmana doeyo?
How long is the flight?
몇 시에 뜨나요?
Myeot sie tteunayo?
What time (does the plane) leave?
몇 시에 도착해요?
Myeot sie dochakhaeyo?
What time will (we) arrive?

Checking In

Now, here are the important questions that you will need when checking in at the counter. Listen to each word and its English translation and repeat the words aloud:

... 체크인 카운터는 어디에요?
... chekeuin kaunteoneun eodieyo?
Where is the check-in desk for ...?
...이 있어요.
...i isseoyo.
(I) have ...
탑승 수석할 가방 세 개
tapseung suseonhal gabang se gae
three bags to check in
손가방 두 개
songabang du gae
two pieces of hand luggage

Choosing Your Seat

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 a city from above. Whichever you prefer, here are the Korean words you need to know:

창가 좌석
changga jwaseok
window seat
통로 좌석
tongro jwaseok
Aisle seat
창가 좌석으로 주세요.
Changga jwaseogeuro juseyo.
(I) would like to have a window seat, please.
통로 좌석으로 주세요.
Tonglo jwaseogeuro juseyo.
(I) would like to have a window seat, please.
Airplane seats in Korean

Airport Announcements

Listen for these announcements at the airport. You may hear:

... 번 게이트에서 탑승하세요.
... beon geiteueseo tapseunghaseyo.
Please board at gate number ...
[...]번 게이트로 즉시 가주세요.
... beon geiteuro jeuksi gajuseyo.
Please go immediately to gate number ...

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