Want to visit the breathtaking “Pearl of the Orient”? Well, you’ll probably land at the airport first. So, here are some of the most useful Tagalog airport vocabulary that every traveler should know. If you are ready to memorize more Tagalog words and phrases, keep reading below!
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Basic Tagalog Airport Vocabulary
The Philippines is known for its magnificent Filipino tourist attractions like beaches, rock formations, and islands. What’s more, fun is you can experience the beauty of the Philippines because these destinations are mostly reachable through different modes of transportation like cars, bikes, tricycles, jeepneys, and planes.
Today, we will learn about Tagalog airport vocabulary. This will be very helpful for you, especially if a quick trip to the Philippines is one of your goals this year. Do not worry because I will also include the English translation of the words.
When you land in the Philippines, it’s essential to learn some basic words and phrases related to the airport since this is primarily your way to get there. Luckily, most airport vocabulary has no Tagalog translations, so it wouldn’t be hard for you anymore. Here is a list of basic Tagalog airport vocabulary.
Paliparan – Airport
Example Sentence: Ang pinakamalaking paliparan sa Pilipinas ay ang Paliparang Pandaigdig ng Ninoy Aquino. (The biggest airport in the Philippines is the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. )
The Tagalog term for the airport is paliparan. It came from the word lipad means “to fly.” There are currently approximately 70 airports in the Philippines that handle international, domestic, and charter flights. Some of the major airports are:
- Clark International Airport (CRK)
- Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL/NAIA)
- Mactan-Cebu Airport (CEB)
- Francisco Bangoy International Airport/ Davao International Airport (DVO)
- Puerto Princesa Airport (PPS)
- Laguindingan Airport (CGY)
- Bacolod-Silay Airport (BCD)
- Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport/Tacloban Airport (TAC)
- Iloilo International Airport (ILO)
- Zamboanga Airport (ZAM)
Terminal – Terminal
Example Sentence: Sumakay ako ng taxi papuntang unang terminal ng NAIA. – (I rode a cab going to NAIA Terminal 1.)
The next word is terminal. It’s spelled exactly the same as the English word, but it is pronounced with a Filipino accent. NAIA Terminal 3 is the newest and largest terminal of the airport, with international flights and domestic aircraft.
Eroplano – Airplane/Plane
Example Sentence: Ang eroplanong sasakyan ko ay aalis ng 8:00 ng umaga. – (My plane will leave at 8:00 in the morning.)
The list of airport vocabulary would never be complete without learning how to say airplane in Tagalog. The Tagalog word for the airplane is eroplano. Every plane from different airlines in the Philippines has its standard color. For example, the planes of Philippine Airlines have the color of the Philippine flag, Cebu Pacific is yellow, and AirAsia Philippines is red. Fun fact, the world’s largest passenger plane, the Airbus A380, arrived at Clark International Airport in 2020.
Lipad – Flight
Example Sentence: Anong oras ang lipad/flight mo? – (What time is your flight?)
The next Tagalog airport vocabulary is lipad which means flight in English. But, Filipinos nowadays often use the English term instead of the Tagalog term.
Tiket/Tiket Sa Eroplano – Ticket/Plane Ticket
Example Sentence: Maaari kang mag-book ng tiket online. – (You can book a ticket online.)
The next word is tiket o tiket sa eroplano which means airplane ticket. The plane ticket contains all the important details about your flight, so make sure to protect it. You can book it online or buy it personally.
Pag-alis/Paalis – Departure
Example Sentences:
- Anong oras ang iyong pag-alis? – What’s the time of your departure?
- Narito na ako sa lugar ng mga paalis. – I am already at the departure area.
The word pag-alis, as seen in the sentence, is used as a noun, while the word paalis is used as a verb. People usually go to the airport two or more hours before their departure time to avoid inconvenience. While waiting, there are seats available, and there are also food stalls to have a snack or meal before boarding.
Pagdating/Parating – Arrival
Example Sentence:
- Anong oras ang iyong pagating? – What’s the time of your arrival?
- Narito na ako sa lugar ng mga parating. – I am already at the arrival area.
These two translations of the word arrival are also used as the word departure. People have designated places to wait for the people arriving and to wait for a cab.
Bagahe – Baggage
Example Sentence: Iwasang lumampas sa baggage allowance na itinakda ng airline. – (Avoid exceeding the baggage allowance set by the airline.)
Another important vocabulary is bagahe which means baggage in English. If you’re checking in, make sure to secure your baggage. Some put a plastic wrapper on their luggage to protect it from thieves, to keep their bag clean, and keep their items intact if their zipper got broken.
Pasaporte – Passport
Example Sentence: Ipakita ang iyong passport sa oras ng check-in. – (Show your passport during check-in time.)
The pasaporte is pretty easy to remember because its spelling is similar to the English term. For foreigners in the Philippines, it is important to keep your passport with you all the time.
Boarding Pass – Boarding Pass
Example Sentence: Sa ibang paliparan, tinatanggap na ang E-Boarding Pass. – (Some airports already accept E-Boarding Pass.)
The last vocabulary is the boarding pass. Filipinos don’t have a Tagalog term for this because they call most of the documents in the airport “dokumento” (documents). So, you’re free to use the word boarding pass as is. In fact, there are a lot of traveling-related terminologies that don’t have Tagalog translations.
How Do You Say Airport In Tagalog?
The Tagalog word for Airport is paliparan.
Other Tagalog Airport Vocabulary To Know
Here are more words related to the airport.
- Bansa – Country
- Boarding gate – Boarding gate
- Control tower – Control tower
- Check-in/Tsek-in – Check-in
- Delayed na lipad/flight – Delayed flight
- Destinasyon – Patunguhan
- Dokumento – Document
- Duty-free –Duty-free
- Elevator – Elevator
- Flight number – Flight number
- Guwardiya – Security guard
- Hangin – Air
- Imigrasyon – Immigration
- Kargamento – Cargo
- Kanseladong lipad/flight – Cancelled flight/flights
- Luggage cart – Luggage cart
- Baggage claim – Baggage claim
- Metal detector – Metal detector
- Palitan ng pera – Money changer
- Nasyonalidad – Nationality
- Oras ng alis – Departure time
- Oras ng dating – Arrival time
- Paglapag ng eroplano – Airplane landing
- Paparating – Arriving
- Palikuran/Banyo/C.R – Comfort room
- Pasahero/Mga pasahero – Passenger/Passengers
- Karatula – Sign
- Sumobrang bagahe – Excess baggage
- Stewardess/Cabin crew – Stewardess
- Timbangan – Scale
- X-ray machine – X-ray machine
Basic Tagalog Airport-Related Sentences
- Hindi ko po makita ang aking bagahe. – I can’t find my baggage/luggage.
- Nasaan po ang upuang ito? – Where is this seat?
- Mabuhay! – Hello!/Welcome!
- Maaari ba akong maupo dito? – May I sit here?
- Maaari/Puwede ba akong makadaan? – Can I pass through?
- Maaari/Puwede po bang makahingi ng tubig? – Water, please.
- Maaari bang makipagpalit ng upuan? – May we switch seats?
- Paano po pumunta ng airport? – How can I get to the airport?
- Puwede ko bang gamitin ang iyong telepono? – Can I use your mobile?
- Mangyaring ikabit ang mga seatbelt – Please fasten your seatbelt.
- Saan ko po maaaring kunin ang aking bagahe? – Where can I get my baggage?
- May taxi po ba papuntang airport? – Is there a cab going to the airport?
- May taxi po ba papuntang hotel? – Is there a cab going to the hotel?
- Nasaan po ang CR? – Where’s the toilet?
Common Questions For The Tagalog Airport Vocabulary
Are You Required To Speak Filipino/Tagalog When Landing At The Philippine Airport?
No, you’re not required to speak in Filipino or Tagalog when landing at the Philippine airport. Many of the Philippine airport crew speak English. This is due to American English’s long history with the Philippine language. So, if you want to converse in a universal language like English, you can try to. You may even be surprised that some of them speak your native language!
What Is The Tagalog Word For Pilot?
The Tagalog word for pilot is piloto.
But you can also just call them kapitan or captain, as they are the ones in command of the aircraft.
How about the Tagalog word for airplane? You can use eroplano for this word.
What Other Tagalog Sentences Are Used When At The Philippine Airport?
You can use these other Tagalog sentences when you are at the Philippine airport.
While you’re the passenger, as a Tagalog learner, you may be curious about other sentences thrown at you. There will be many similar words said by your pilot, the stewardess, or other airplane crew as you read the sentences below:
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Do you love traveling to the Philippines? Learning Tagalog airport vocabulary isn’t enough. It would be best if you knew more to enjoy the beauty of the Philippines and meet amazing Filipino people. So, why not start learning Tagalog with the Ling app now? Just tap this link to go to the website or download the app. After this, you can begin your first Tagalog lesson anytime and anywhere, even if you’re in the airport!
