Hebrew for the Airport: Check-in, Security, and Boarding

Traveling through an Israeli airport is much easier when you know a few key Hebrew phrases. This guide focuses on the moments that matter most: check-in, security, baggage, and boarding.

At check-in

At the check-in desk, you may need to ask where to go, show your passport, or talk about baggage.

• איפה דלפק הצ'ק-אין?
  Eifo delpek ha-check-in? — Where is the check-in desk?

• אני רוצה לעשות צ'ק-אין.
  Ani rotzeh la'asot check-in. — I want to check in.
  Feminine: אני רוצה לעשות צ'ק-אין (Ani rotza la'asot check-in).

• איפה דלפק חברת התעופה?
  Eifo delpek chevrat ha-te'ufa? — Where is the airline counter?

• יש לי מזוודה.
  Yesh li mezvada. — I have a suitcase.

• כמה מזוודות אפשר לשלוח?
  Kama mezvadot efshar lishlo'ach? — How many suitcases can I check in?

• כמה מותר במשקל?
  Kama mutar b'mishkal? — What is the weight allowance?

• איפה הדרכון שלי?
  Eifo ha-darkon sheli? — Where is my passport?

At security

Security in Israeli airports is often more detailed than in other places. You may be asked to open your bag, remove electronics, or answer simple questions.

• לאן הטיסה?
  La'an ha-tisa? — Where is the flight to?

• מי ארז את המזוודה?
  Mi eraz et ha-mezvada? — Who packed the suitcase?

• האם ארזת את המזוודה בעצמך?
  Ha'im erazta et ha-mezvada be'atzmecha? — Did you pack the suitcase yourself?
  Feminine: האם ארזת את המזוודה בעצמך? (Ha'im erazt et ha-mezvada be'atzmech?)

• יש לי מחשב / טלפון / מצלמה.
  Yesh li machshev / telefon / camera. — I have a laptop / phone / camera.

• איפה לשים את המים?
  Eifo lasim et ha-mayim? — Where should I put the water?

• צריך להוציא את המחשב?
  Tzarich lehotzi et ha-machshev? — Do I need to take out the laptop?

• יש משהו שאסור להכניס?
  Yesh mashehu she-asur lehachnis? — Is there anything that is not allowed?

At the gate and boarding

Once you pass security, you may need to find your gate, listen for announcements, and board the plane.

• איפה השער לטיסה שלי?
  Eifo ha-shaar la-tisa sheli? — Where is the gate for my flight?

• באיזו שעה העלייה למטוס?
  Be'eizo sha'ah ha'aliyah la-matos? — What time is boarding?

• הטיסה שלי כבר עלתה?
  Ha-tisa sheli kvar alta? — Has my flight already boarded?

• איפה תור העלייה למטוס?
  Eifo tor ha'aliyah la-matos? — Where is the boarding line?

• איפה הכרטיס שלי?
  Eifo ha-kartis sheli? — Where is my ticket?

Phrases and words you’ll hear often

These are common airport words and announcements that are useful to recognize:

• טיסה — flight
• שער — gate
• דלפק — counter
• דרכון — passport
• מזוודה — suitcase
• עלייה למטוס — boarding
• המראה — takeoff / departure
• נחיתה — landing
• הודעה לנוסעים — announcement to passengers

A few practical notes

• At Israeli airports, staff may switch between Hebrew and English quickly.
• If you do not understand a question, אני לא מבין / אני לא מבינה (Ani lo mevin / Ani lo mevinah) is often enough to ask for help.
• If you only want to recognize the basics, focus on שער, דלפק, דרכון, מזוודה, and עלייה למטוס.

If you want more airport Hebrew in the way people actually say it, see Hebrew at the Airport: What You’ll Actually Hear.