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PhrasesAt the AirportC'è un deposito bagagli in aeroporto?
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C'è un deposito bagagli in aeroporto?

Is there a left-luggage office at the airport?

Pronunciation

de-PO-si-to — stress on second syllable. 'Bagagli' is ba-GA-gli.

When to use it

When you have a long layover or early arrival and want to store your bags before or after your flight.

What it means

'Deposito bagagli' (left-luggage) literally means 'luggage deposit'. The phrase 'C'è un...' (is there a...) is the standard way to inquire about the existence of a service. Most major Italian airports and train stations offer this service, often for an hourly or daily fee.

Variations

Quanto costa lasciare le valigie?

How much does it cost to leave the suitcases?

Prices vary — usually €5-10 per bag per day

Per quanto tempo posso lasciare i bagagli?

How long can I leave the luggage?

Important if you plan to return late

È sicuro lasciare le valigie lì?

Is it safe to leave the suitcases there?

Official airport facilities are always monitored

Mini Dialogue

— C'è un deposito bagagli in aeroporto? — Sì, è al piano -1, vicino alla stazione del treno. — Quanto costa? — Sei euro a bagaglio per le prime sei ore. — E se voglio lasciare le valigie tutto il giorno? — Dodici euro.

— Is there a left-luggage office at the airport? — Yes, it's on level -1, near the train station. — How much does it cost? — Six euros per bag for the first six hours. — And if I want to leave the suitcases all day? — Twelve euros.

Cultural Note

Left-luggage services (deposito bagagli) are available at all major Italian airports and train stations. Security regulations mean bags must be x-rayed before storage. The service is often run by private operators like Radical Storage or Bounce at Italian airports.