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Qual è il numero del volo?

What is the flight number?

Pronunciation

NU-me-ro — stress on first syllable, three syllables. 'Volo' is VO-lo.

When to use it

When checking the departures board or tracking a flight for someone you are picking up.

What it means

'Qual è' (what is) + noun is the standard Italian question for asking identification details. 'Numero del volo' (flight number) is used on departure boards, airline apps, and boarding passes. Knowing your flight number is essential for tracking status.

Variations

Il volo AZ1234 è in orario?

Is flight AZ1234 on time?

AZ is the IATA code for ITA Airways (formerly Alitalia)

Come trovo il mio volo sul tabellone?

How do I find my flight on the board?

Boards are sorted by departure time

Il numero del volo è scritto sul biglietto?

Is the flight number written on the ticket?

Yes — always on the boarding pass

Mini Dialogue

— Qual è il numero del volo? — Il suo è FR2234, Ryanair per Dublino. — A che ora parte? — Alle 16:50, gate C8. — È in orario? — Sì, confermato.

— What is the flight number? — Yours is FR2234, Ryanair to Dublin. — What time does it leave? — At 16:50, gate C8. — Is it on time? — Yes, confirmed.

Cultural Note

Italian airline IATA codes include AZ (ITA Airways), FR (Ryanair — operating many Italian routes), U2 (easyJet). The flight number appears on your booking confirmation, boarding pass, and the airport departures board (tabellone delle partenze). It is essential for flight tracking apps.