Italian Phrase
Questo autobus va in aeroporto?
Meaning
Literally, “Does this bus go to the airport?” It is used when you need to confirm whether a particular bus line will take you to the airport, typically at a bus stop or when reading a timetable.
When to use
Use this phrase at a bus stop, in a travel agency, or when asking a local for directions. It works both in formal settings (e.g., speaking to a driver) and informal conversations with fellow travelers.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Questoautobusvainaeroporto?
Questo (demonstrative adjective)
Matches the gender and number of the noun it modifies; here masculine singular to agree with "autobus".
autobus (masculine noun)
A masculine, invariable noun meaning "bus"; the article is omitted because the demonstrative replaces it.
va (present of andare)
Third‑person singular of "andare" (to go); used for any vehicle or person moving toward a destination.
in (preposition of direction)
Introduces the place you are heading to; with cities, airports, etc., it is followed by the noun without an article.
aeroporto (masculine noun)
Means "airport"; when preceded by "in" it stays in the singular form.
Question formation
Italian often forms yes/no questions by intonation alone; the written "?" marks the question.
🗨In Conversation
Scusi, questo autobus va in aeroporto?
Excuse me, does this bus go to the airport?
Sì, parte tra cinque minuti. Deve scendere alla fermata "Aeroporto".
Yes, it leaves in five minutes. You have to get off at the "Airport" stop.
✕Common Mistakes
Questo autobus è in aeroporto?
Use "va" (go) instead of "è" (is) because you are asking about movement, not location.
Questo autobus va a l'aeroporto?
The article contracts: "all'aeroporto". "a l'" is not Italian.
Questo autobus vanno in aeroporto?
Subject‑verb agreement: "autobus" is singular, so the verb must be "va", not "vanno".
↔Alternatives
Questo autobus arriva all'aeroporto?
Does this bus arrive at the airport?
Questo autobus porta all'aeroporto?
Does this bus take you to the airport?
Questo autobus fa la tratta per l'aeroporto?
Does this bus run the route to the airport?
Cultural Tip
In Italian, the preposition "a" contracts with the definite article "il" to become "all'" (e.g., "all'aeroporto"). While "in aeroporto" is perfectly correct, many Italians naturally say "all'aeroporto" in spoken language. Also, most Italian bus stops display the line number and final destination on a small electronic board, so you can double‑check before asking.