A guide to saying it like a local
How to Say "Where is the airport" in Spanish
Ask for directions to the airport in Spanish with this essential travel phrase. Perfect for any trip!
¿Dónde está el aeropuerto?
DOHN-deh ehs-TAH el ah-eh-roh-PWER-tohneutral
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Use this when you need to find the airport, whether you're arriving in a new city or heading home. You can ask a taxi driver, hotel staff, or a passerby.
Alternatives
- ¿A dónde queda el aeropuerto?Slightly more common in some parts of South America.
- ¿Me puede decir dónde está el aeropuerto?Adds a polite request, making it more formal.
Ways to get it wrong
Confusing 'estar' and 'ser'
Use 'estar' for location, not 'ser'. So, '¿Dónde está?' not '¿Dónde es?'.
Pronouncing 'll'
In many places, 'll' sounds like the 'y' in 'yes', not the 'l' in 'llama'.
A small cultural note
In many Spanish-speaking countries, it's common to point in the direction you're asking about, even if you don't know it yourself, as a way to initiate the request.
Frequently asked
how to ask where is the airport in spanish
The most common way is '¿Dónde está el aeropuerto?'. This is a direct and clear question for asking directions.
spanish for airport directions
For 'where is the airport?', use '¿Dónde está el aeropuerto?'. You can also add 'por favor' (please) for extra politeness.
is 'aeropuerto' masculine or feminine
The word 'aeropuerto' is masculine, which is why you use 'el aeropuerto' and 'está'.
