A guide to saying it like a local
How to Say "Is my flight on time" in Italian
Ask if your flight is on time in Italian. Perfect for checking at the airport or with airline staff.
Il mio volo è in orario?
eel MEE-oh VOH-loh eh een oh-RAH-ryohneutral
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Use this phrase when you're at the airport, checking the departure boards, or speaking with airline personnel. It's also useful if you're asking someone to check for you.
Alternatives
- Il volo è puntuale?Slightly more formal, emphasizing punctuality.
- Il mio aereo è in orario?Uses 'aereo' (airplane) instead of 'volo' (flight).
Ways to get it wrong
Confusing 'in orario' with 'in tempo'
'In orario' means 'on time' for scheduled events like flights; 'in tempo' means 'in time' to do something.
Incorrect stress on 'orario'
The stress is on the second syllable: 'o-RA-rio', not 'OR-a-rio'.
A small cultural note
Italians generally value punctuality for scheduled events like flights, so this is a common and expected question.
Frequently asked
How to ask about flight delays in Italian?
You can ask 'Il mio volo è in ritardo?' which means 'Is my flight delayed?'. This is the opposite of being on time.
What's the difference between 'volo' and 'aereo'?
'Volo' refers to the flight itself, the journey. 'Aereo' refers to the physical airplane.
Can I use this phrase with taxi drivers?
Yes, if you're asking a taxi driver to take you to the airport and want to know if you have enough time to catch your flight.
