At the Airport
Navigating an airport in English is essential for any traveler. Learn the key vocabulary and phrases.
Check-in Phrases
| English | German |
|---|---|
| I’d like to check in for my flight. | Ich möchte für meinen Flug einchecken. |
| Here’s my passport and booking confirmation. | Hier sind mein Reisepass und meine Buchungsbestätigung. |
| Can I have a window/aisle seat? | Kann ich einen Fenster-/Gangplatz haben? |
| How much luggage can I take? | Wie viel Gepäck kann ich mitnehmen? |
| Is the flight on time? | Ist der Flug pünktlich? |
Luggage Vocabulary
| English | German |
|---|---|
| carry-on bag | Handgepäck |
| checked luggage | aufgegebenes Gepäck |
| baggage claim | Gepäckausgabe |
| baggage allowance | Freigepäck |
| excess baggage | Übergepäck |
| luggage tag | Gepäckanhänger |
At Security
| English | German |
|---|---|
| Please remove your belt and shoes. | Bitte entfernen Sie Ihren Gürtel und Ihre Schuhe. |
| Do you have any liquids? | Haben Sie Flüssigkeiten dabei? |
| Place your laptop in a separate tray. | Legen Sie Ihren Laptop in eine separate Schale. |
| Please step through the scanner. | Bitte gehen Sie durch den Scanner. |
Liquids must be in containers of 100ml or less and fit in a clear plastic bag.
Boarding
| English | German |
|---|---|
| What gate is my flight? | Welches Gate ist mein Flug? |
| When does boarding start? | Wann beginnt das Boarding? |
| Is this the gate for flight…? | Ist das das Gate für Flug…? |
| Final call for passengers… | Letzter Aufruf für Passagiere… |
Sample Dialogue: Check-in
Agent: Good morning! May I see your passport and booking confirmation? You: Here you are. I’d like to check in for the flight to London. Agent: Thank you. Would you prefer a window or aisle seat? You: A window seat, please. Agent: Certainly. Are you checking any luggage today? You: Yes, one suitcase. Agent: Perfect. Here’s your boarding pass. Gate B7, boarding at 10:30. You: Thank you! Is the flight on time? Agent: Yes, it’s scheduled to depart at 11:00. Have a good flight!
Essential Airport Signs
| Sign | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Departures | Abflug |
| Arrivals | Ankunft |
| Gate | Flugsteig |
| Boarding | Einsteigen |
| Delayed | Verspätet |
| Cancelled | Gestrichen |