A guide to saying it like a local
How to Say "Where is the airport" in Italian
Ask for directions to the airport in Italy with this essential Italian phrase.
Dov'è l'aeroporto?
doh-VEH la-eh-ro-POR-tohneutral
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Use this when you're arriving in Italy and need to get to the airport, perhaps from a train station or a taxi stand. It's also useful if you're already in a city and need to find your way back to the airport for a departure.
Alternatives
- Mi scusi, dov'è l'aeroporto?Adding 'Mi scusi' (Excuse me) makes it even more polite.
- Dov'è l'aereo?This asks 'Where is the airplane?' which is not what you want.
Ways to get it wrong
Dov'è l'aereo?
This means 'Where is the airplane?' not 'Where is the airport?' Make sure to say 'aeroporto'.
Dov'è l'aeroporto?
Don't forget the apostrophe in 'Dov'è' – it's a contraction of 'Dove è' (Where is).
A small cultural note
Italians are generally very helpful with directions, so don't hesitate to ask. Gestures often accompany verbal directions, so pay attention to hand movements!
Frequently asked
How to ask for airport in Italian?
The most common way to ask 'Where is the airport?' in Italian is 'Dov'è l'aeroporto?'. This is a neutral and polite way to ask.
Is Dov'è l'aeroporto formal?
'Dov'è l'aeroporto?' is considered neutral and suitable for most situations. You can add 'Mi scusi' (Excuse me) before it for extra politeness.
What's the difference between aeroporto and aereo?
'Aeroporto' means airport, the place where planes take off and land. 'Aereo' means airplane, the vehicle itself.
