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How to Say ‘Is the flight on time?’ in Italian

Il volo è in orario?

eel VOH-loh eh een oh-RAH-ryoh

[eel VOH-loh eh een oh-RAH-ryoh]

💬 Usage Tip: [in orario] is the usual way to say "on time" in Italian. It uses the same pattern as [in ritardo] for "delayed."

Phrase Breakdown

Il

[eel]

the

Masculine singular definite article used before a noun.

Example

Il volo parte alle otto.

The flight leaves at eight.

volo

[VOH-loh]

flight

The word for a plane journey from one place to another.

Example

Il volo per Roma è completo.

The flight to Rome is full.

è

[eh]

is

Third person singular of essere, meaning 'is.'

Example

Il volo è in ritardo oggi.

The flight is delayed today.

in

[een]

in

Preposition meaning 'in' or 'on' depending on the expression.

Example

Il volo è in orario questa mattina.

The flight is on time this morning.

orario

[oh-RAH-ryoh]

schedule / on time

In the phrase 'in orario,' it means on schedule or on time.

Example

Spero che il volo sia in orario.

I hope the flight is on time.

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