When do you think my luggage will arrive?
'Pensa' — 'PEN-sa'. Formal 'Lei' form of 'pensare' (to think). Two syllables; stress on first.
Ask after filing the PIR report to get an estimate of when your bag might be located and delivered.
'Quando pensa che arrivi' uses the formal 'Lei' form of 'pensare' + the subjunctive 'arrivi' after 'che'. In everyday speech, Italians often use the indicative ('arriva') instead. Both are understood.
Entro quanto mi recapitano il bagaglio?
How long before they deliver the luggage to me?
'Recapitare' means to deliver to a specific address.
In quanti giorni di solito lo trovano?
How many days does it usually take to find it?
Asks for a general estimate based on experience.
Mi chiamano quando arriva?
Will they call me when it arrives?
Confirms the notification procedure.
Italian airports typically deliver recovered luggage within 24–72 hours to the address provided on the PIR form. Delivery is free of charge and usually occurs at any time within a 4-hour window — leaving the hotel for the day without a plan can delay delivery.