Flying to another country or arriving in Israel? This guide focuses specifically on Hebrew terms related to flights and airports – perfect for navigating check-in, security, and boarding with confidence.
Flights & Airport Vocabulary
| English | Hebrew (with niqqud) | Transliteration |
|---|---|---|
| Flight | טִיסָה | tisah |
| Airplane | מָטוֹס | matos |
| Airport | שְׂדֵה תְּעוּפָה | sdeh te’ufah |
| Passport | דַּרְכּוֹן | darkon |
| Boarding Pass | כַּרְטִיס עֲלִיָּה לַמָּטוֹס | kartis aliyah la-metos |
| Luggage | מִטְעָן | mit’an |
| Suitcase | מִזְוָדָה | mizvadah |
| Security Check | בִּדּוּק בִּטָּחוֹנִי | biduk bitachoni |
| Gate | שַׁעַר | sha’ar |
| Terminal | טֶרְמִינָל | terminal |
| Delay | עִכּוּב | ikuv |
| Arrival | נְחִיתָה | nechitah |
| Departure | הַמְרָאָה | hamra’ah |
| Customs | מֶכֶס | mechas |
| Check-in | צֵ’ק אִין | check in |
Useful Phrases
- אני טס מחר ללונדון
Ani tas machar le-London – I’m flying to London tomorrow - את צריכה להראות את הדרכון בבידוק הביטחוני
At tzricha le-har’ot et ha-darkon ba-biduk ha-bitachoni – You need to show your passport at the security check - הוא מחכה בשער מספר חמש
Hu mechakeh be-sha’ar mispar chamesh – He is waiting at gate number five - אנחנו עושים צ’ק-אין עכשיו
Anachnu osim check-in achshav – We’re checking in now - הם נחתו בישראל לפני שעה
Hem nachatu be-Yisrael lifnei sha’ah – They landed in Israel an hour ago
Practice Tips
- Practice saying your flight details in Hebrew: destination, time, gate, and airline.
- Watch Hebrew airport videos or announcements and listen for key terms.
- Create flashcards with airport icons and Hebrew words.
- Role-play airport scenarios: checking in, going through security, boarding the plane.
- Write a short paragraph about your last or next flight – in Hebrew.