How to ask for directions inside an airport in Spanish
To ask for directions inside an airport in Spanish, use polite phrases such as Disculpe, ¿dónde está…? (Excuse me, where is…?) or ¿Podría ayudarme? (Could you help me?), followed by the specific location you are seeking. Common airport locations include la puerta de embarque (the boarding gate), los servicios (the restrooms), la parada de taxis (the taxi stand), la cinta de equipaje (the baggage claim), and un cajero automático (an ATM). 4, 5, 6, 11
Essential Phrases
- Begin with a greeting such as Buenos días (Good morning) or Disculpe (Excuse me) to politely approach someone. 5, 4
- Use ¿Dónde está…? to ask for the location of a place, for example, ¿Dónde está la sala de embarque? (Where is the departure lounge?). 8, 4
- Ask ¿Cómo llego a…? (How do I get to…?) when you need step-by-step directions. 7, 5
- If you are lost, say Estoy perdido/a (I am lost) to clearly communicate your situation. 5
Clarification and Confirmation
- If you do not understand the directions, ask ¿Puede hablar más despacio, por favor? (Can you speak more slowly, please?). 6
- Request clarification with ¿Podría repetirlo? (Could you repeat that?) or ask them to show you on a map using ¿Podría mostrármelo en el mapa? (Could you show it to me on the map?). 5
- Confirm you are on the right path by asking ¿Es este el camino correcto para llegar a…? (Is this the correct way to get to…?). 5
Common Responses
You may hear directional cues such as siga derecho (go straight), gire a la derecha/izquierda (turn right/left), al final del pasillo (at the end of the hallway), or al lado de (next to). For example, Los servicios están al final del pasillo, a la izquierda means “The restrooms are at the end of the hallway, to the left”