To the airport, please
Taxi destination
Use this phrase to give your driver a clear destination while maintaining a polite, respectful tone.
Em 15 segundos
- A polite way to give directions to a taxi driver.
- Combines the destination with a courtesy word for better service.
- Best used immediately upon entering a vehicle or calling one.
Significado
This is a polite way to tell a driver exactly where you need to go. It is short, direct, and gets you to your flight on time.
Exemplos-chave
3 de 6Getting into a yellow cab
To the airport, please.
To the airport, please.
Talking to a hotel doorman
I need a taxi to the airport, please.
I need a taxi to the airport, please.
Confirming with an Uber driver
Hi, we are going to the airport, please.
Hi, we are going to the airport, please.
Contexto cultural
In major Western cities, taxi drivers often rely on quick communication to keep traffic moving. Adding 'please' is a small but significant cultural marker of politeness that distinguishes a respectful passenger from a demanding one. In some places, like New York, the airport trip is a 'flat rate' service, making this phrase the start of a specific financial agreement.
Be Specific
If a city has two airports, always say the name (e.g., 'To Heathrow, please') to avoid a very expensive mistake!
The 'Please' Rule
In English, skipping 'please' can make you sound like you are barking orders at the driver. Always include it!
Em 15 segundos
- A polite way to give directions to a taxi driver.
- Combines the destination with a courtesy word for better service.
- Best used immediately upon entering a vehicle or calling one.
What It Means
This phrase is your golden ticket to the airport. It tells a taxi or rideshare driver your destination immediately. The word to shows direction. The word please makes you sound like a polite traveler. It is simple but very powerful. You do not need a long sentence. Just the destination and a smile will work.
How To Use It
Say this as soon as you sit down in the car. You can also say it while standing outside the taxi window. Keep your voice clear so the driver hears you over traffic. If there are multiple airports, add the name. For example, say To JFK airport, please. It is like giving a command but with a friendly touch. Most drivers appreciate the clarity. It helps them start the meter and the GPS quickly.
When To Use It
Use this when you are in a hurry for a flight. Use it when calling a car service on the phone. It works perfectly at a hotel taxi stand. If a doorman opens the door for you, say it to him too. He will repeat it to the driver for you. It is the standard way to start a trip. Even if you are tired, this short phrase is easy to remember.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use this if you are already at the airport. That would be very confusing for everyone! Avoid using it in a casual conversation with friends. If a friend asks where you are going, say I am going to the airport. The please version is specifically for service workers. Do not shout it from across the street. Wait until you have the driver's attention.
Cultural Background
In English-speaking cultures, being direct with service staff is normal. However, adding please is a vital social lubricant. It shows you respect the driver's work. In cities like New York or London, drivers see hundreds of people. They love passengers who get straight to the point. It is a sign of a seasoned, confident traveler. Just don't forget to tip at the end!
Common Variations
If you are in a rush, you might say The airport, please. If you have a specific terminal, say Terminal 3, please. Some people say Can you take me to the airport?. That is a bit more formal and longer. You can also just say the name of the airport. Heathrow, please works perfectly in London. Keep it short, keep it sweet, and you will get there.
Notas de uso
This phrase is neutral and works in almost any transport situation. The key 'gotcha' is forgetting to specify which airport in cities with multiple hubs.
Be Specific
If a city has two airports, always say the name (e.g., 'To Heathrow, please') to avoid a very expensive mistake!
The 'Please' Rule
In English, skipping 'please' can make you sound like you are barking orders at the driver. Always include it!
The Silent Agreement
Once you say this, the driver usually won't talk much so you can relax. It's the 'start' signal for the ride.
Exemplos
6To the airport, please.
To the airport, please.
The standard, most common way to start the ride.
I need a taxi to the airport, please.
I need a taxi to the airport, please.
A slightly longer version when asking for help.
Hi, we are going to the airport, please.
Hi, we are going to the airport, please.
Used to confirm the destination on the app.
The airport, please! I'm very late!
The airport, please! I'm very late!
The 'to' is dropped for speed, but 'please' stays.
To the airport, please, Mr. Teddy Bear!
To the airport, please, Mr. Teddy Bear!
Using the formal structure in a silly context.
I'd like a car at 5 AM to the airport, please.
I'd like a car at 5 AM to the airport, please.
Used for scheduling a future trip.
Teste-se
You just sat in a taxi. Tell the driver where to go.
___ ___ airport, please.
We use 'To' to show the direction or destination of our travel.
Make the request polite.
To the airport, ___.
'Please' is the standard way to turn a destination into a polite request.
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Recursos visuais
Formality of Destination Requests
Short and blunt
Airport.
Polite and standard
To the airport, please.
Full sentence request
Could you please take me to the airport?
Where to use 'To the airport, please'
Taxi Stand
Stepping into the first car in line.
Rideshare
Verifying your drop-off point.
Hotel Lobby
Asking the concierge for a shuttle.
Phone Call
Booking a car service in advance.
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasTechnically no, but in conversational English, it is a perfect 'fragment' that everyone understands as a complete request.
Yes, but you must add please at the end (Take me to the airport, please) or it sounds a bit too bossy.
Just swap the words: To Terminal 2, please. The driver needs to know this to drop you at the right gate.
Usually no. Buses have set routes. You would ask Does this bus go to the airport? instead.
It is best to say it as you are getting in or right after you close the door so the driver can start moving.
Not at all. It is neutral and professional. Even CEOs use this exact phrase with drivers.
This phrase is perfect because it is short. The keyword airport is recognized globally.
Absolutely. You can say To the Hilton Hotel, please or To downtown, please using the same pattern.
Yes, usually we say the airport because most cities have one main airport or you are referring to the specific one you need.
The most polite way is Could you take me to the airport, please?, but the short version is more common in taxis.
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