✈️ Airport vocabulary in Spanish: Essential words & phrases for travelers
- Mónica Jiménez
- Jun 30
- 4 min read
Updated: Jul 30
🧳 Are you flying soon and want to speak Spanish at the airport like a pro? This guide is for you!Discover the most useful airport vocabulary in Spanish, including phrases, dialogues, and key words to make your travel smoother and stress-free. Whether you're checking in, going through security, or boarding your flight — we've got you covered.
📌 In this post you'll learn:
✏️ The most essential Spanish airport vocabulary by area
🗣️ Key Spanish airport phrases for real-life situations
🎭 Short dialogues you can use at the airport
🚫 Common mistakes & pronunciation tips
🧠 An interactive quiz + 🧾 downloadable guide
Let's take off! 🛫💨
🧳 Airport vocabulary in Spanish by section
🛫 General Vocabulary
✈️ el vuelo – flight
🛩️ el avión – airplane
🏢 la terminal – terminal
📤 las salidas – departures
📥 las llegadas – arrivals
🧍♂️ el pasajero / la pasajera – passenger
📍 el destino – destination
🔁 la escala – layover/stopover
🚀 despegar – to take off
🛬 aterrizar – to land
🏢 la compañía aérea – airline
🪪 la cola – line/queue
✈️ Check-in Area
🛎️ el mostrador – check-in desk
🎟️ el billete / el pasaje – ticket
🛂 el pasaporte – passport
🛃 la visa – visa
📖 la reserva – reservation
🎒 facturar – to check in
🧳 el equipaje – luggage
👜 el equipaje de mano – carry-on luggage
🎒 la maleta – suitcase
🛃 Security Checkpoint
🚨 el control de seguridad – security checkpoint
🧺 la bandeja – tray
🧲 el detector de metales – metal detector
👀 el escáner corporal – body scanner
🧴 los líquidos – liquids
🛫 Boarding Gate
🚪 la puerta de embarque – boarding gate
👣 embarcar – to board
🚶♂️ el embarque prioritario – priority boarding
📣 la llamada final – final call
✈️ Inside the Plane
💺 el asiento – seat
🧍♂️ el pasillo – aisle
🌄 la ventana – window
🔗 el cinturón de seguridad – seatbelt
🧑✈️ la azafata / el auxiliar de vuelo – flight attendant
🧳 Arrivals & Baggage Claim
🛬 la llegada – arrival
🔄 la cinta transportadora – baggage belt
🚷 la aduana – customs
❓ el equipaje perdido – lost luggage
📝 la reclamación – complaint
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🗣️ Useful Spanish airport phrases
✍️ Check-in
✈️ Tengo una reserva para el vuelo a Barcelona. – I have a reservation for the flight to Barcelona.
⏰ ¿A qué hora embarcamos? – What time do we board?
🛃 Security
👞 ¿Debo quitarme los zapatos? – Do I have to take off my shoes?
💧 Solo llevo líquidos en la bolsa transparente. – I only have liquids in a clear bag.
🚪 Boarding
❓ ¿Es esta la puerta correcta? – Is this the right gate?
😰 ¡Vamos con retraso! – We're running late!
✈️ On the Plane
💧 ¿Me puede dar agua, por favor? – Can I have some water, please?
❌ Mi asiento está ocupado. – My seat is taken.
🧳 At Arrival
🕵️ No encuentro mi equipaje. – I can't find my luggage.
🚪 ¿Dónde está la salida? – Where is the exit?
🎭 Sample dialogues
🛎️ Check-in Counter
👩💼 Empleado: Buenos días. ¿Destino?
🧍♂️ Pasajero: A México DF.
👩💼 Empleado: ¿Tiene su pasaporte?
🧍♂️ Pasajero: Sí, aquí está.
👩💼 Empleado: Aquí tiene su tarjeta de embarque.
🛃 Security
🧑✈️ Agente: Por favor, saque los dispositivos electrónicos.
👩🦰 Pasajera: Claro. ¿Necesito quitarme la chaqueta?
🧑✈️ Agente: Sí, también el cinturón.
🧾 Customs
👮♂️ Agente: ¿Viaja por trabajo o vacaciones?
🧳 Turista: Por vacaciones.
👮♂️ Agente: ¿Trae algo que declarar?
🧳 Turista: No, nada.
🤯 Common mistakes & tips
❌ "Estoy embarazada" ≠ 'I'm boarding'. It means 'I'm pregnant'. Use Estoy embarcando'.
🇲🇽 'boleto' (Latin America) vs. 🇪🇸 'billete' (Spain)
🔁 Practice the rolled - r - in tarjeta and retraso
🙏 Use politeness: 'por favor' , 'gracias' ,'disculpe'
🧠 Interactive Quiz: Test your knowledge!
🃏 Flashcards: Practice & Memorize
Ready to test yourself? These interactive flashcards will help you remember the most important words in Spanish 🧠🏖️
Boost your memory with these fun flashcards! 🎉 Click, guess, and check:
✈️ Final Tip: Confidence is key!
Learning airport vocabulary in Spanish gives you the tools to travel safely and confidently. Even using just a few phrases shows respect and helps you connect with locals. 💬✨
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💡 Which word or phrase from this blog did you find most useful or surprising?
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