Which gate is the flight to Paris?
'Gate' is borrowed from English and pronounced similarly. 'Quale' is KWAH-le.
When you are already past security and need to find your boarding gate.
'A quale' means 'at which' and is used to ask about specific numbered locations. 'Gate' is universally used in Italian airports just as in English. The phrase structure 'a quale [location] è [subject]' is very natural in Italian.
Il gate è cambiato?
Has the gate changed?
Gate changes are common — always check the board
Quanto tempo ci vuole per arrivare al gate?
How long does it take to get to the gate?
Important at large airports like Fiumicino
Il gate è aperto?
Is the gate open?
Gates usually open 30-45 minutes before departure
Rome's Fiumicino airport has multiple terminals connected by shuttle buses. If you are transferring between Schengen and non-Schengen terminals, allow at least 90 minutes. Gate information is displayed on large digital boards (tabelloni) throughout the terminal.