Essential Chinese Phrases for Airports and Flights

Friday, April 18, 2025

Navigating airports and flights in China can be much smoother if you know some key phrases. From checking in to finding your gate, these phrases will help you communicate effectively and ensure a stress-free travel experience.

Checking In

  1. I would like to check in for my flight.
 
    我想办理登机手续。

    Wǒ xiǎng bànlǐ dēngjī shǒuxù.
  2. Where is the check-in counter for [Airline]?

    [航空公司]的值机柜台在哪里？

    [Hángkōng gōngsī] de zhí jī guìtái zài nǎlǐ?
  3. Can I get a window seat, please?

    我可以要一个靠窗的座位吗？

    Wǒ kěyǐ yào yīgè kào chuāng de zuòwèi ma?

Baggage Drop and Security

  1. Where do I drop off my luggage?
    
我在哪里可以托运行李？

    Wǒ zài nǎlǐ kěyǐ tuōyùn xínglǐ?
  2. Is this the line for security check?

    这是安检的队伍吗？

    Zhè shì ānjiǎn de duìwu ma?
  3. Do I need to remove my shoes for security?

    安检时我需要脱鞋吗？

    Ānjiǎn shí wǒ xūyào tuō xié ma?

In-Flight Phrases

  1. Can I have a blanket, please?

    我可以要一条毛毯吗？
    
Wǒ kěyǐ yào yītiáo máotǎn ma?
  2. Excuse me, where is the restroom?

    请问洗手间在哪里？

    Qǐngwèn xǐshǒujiān zài nǎlǐ?
  3. Can I have a glass of water, please?

    我可以要一杯水吗？

    Wǒ kěyǐ yào yībēi shuǐ ma?

Additional Phrases

  1. I have a connecting flight. Where do I go?

    我有转机航班。我该去哪里？
    
Wǒ yǒu zhuǎnjī hángbān. Wǒ gāi qù nǎlǐ?
  2. Can you help me with my luggage?

    你能帮我拿行李吗？
    
Nǐ néng bāng wǒ ná xínglǐ ma?
  3. Is there Wi-Fi on this flight?

    这趟航班有Wi-Fi吗？

    Zhè tàng hángbān yǒu Wi-Fi ma?

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