I'm going to the airport. How long does it take?
'Aeroporto' — 'a-e-ro-POR-to'. Five syllables; stress on the fourth. Do not merge the first two vowels.
Use immediately when boarding to give the destination and simultaneously check the journey time to assess whether you will make your flight.
'Vado' is the first-person present of 'andare'. 'All'aeroporto' contracts 'a + l'aeroporto'. The question 'quanto tempo ci vuole' follows naturally to assess the timing.
All'aeroporto di Malpensa, per favore.
To Malpensa airport, please.
Specifies which airport — crucial in cities with multiple airports.
Ho il volo alle undici. Ce la facciamo?
My flight is at eleven. Will we make it?
Combines destination and deadline in one sentence.
Quale uscita? Arrivi o partenze?
Which exit? Arrivals or departures?
The driver may ask this back — know your answer.
Italy's major cities often have multiple airports. Milan has Malpensa and Linate; Rome has Fiumicino and Ciampino. Always specify the airport name to avoid an expensive detour to the wrong terminal.