Skip to main content
TOEIC · TravelB1B2

TOEIC Travel Vocabulary

50 high-frequency business English words for the travel context. Travel & Transportation — 50 words. Airport, hotel, and business travel vocabulary. Frequently tested in TOEIC Parts 1, 3, and 7 with announcements and conversations.

TOEIC Essential Vocabulary

Travel: 50 Business Words

Tap any word to open its flashcard, forms, collocations, and linked exercises. Use the study tools to test yourself, run a flashcard deck, or take a quick quiz.

Travel. Travel & Transportation — 50 words. Airport, hotel, and business travel vocabulary. Frequently tested in TOEIC Parts 1, 3, and 7 with announcements and conversations.

0 / 50 mastered
itinerarynounaɪˈtɪnəˌrɛri
n itinerary

A detailed plan of a journey, including dates, places, and times

Collocationsa travel itinerarya detailed itinerarya flexible itinerarya daily itinerarya full itinerary

The travel coordinator will send you the full conference itinerary by Monday morning.

departurenoundɪˈpɑːrtʃər
n departurev departadj departing

The act of leaving a place, especially for a flight or scheduled trip

Collocationsthe departure gatethe departure timea late departurethe scheduled departurea delayed departure

The departure gate for Flight KL872 has been changed to Gate C14.

reservationnounˌrɛzərˈveɪʃən
n reservationv reserve

An arrangement to use something such as a hotel room or a table at a restaurant in the future

Collocationsmake a reservationcancel a reservationa hotel reservationa dinner reservationa confirmed reservation

A hotel reservation has been made in your name for three nights from the fourteenth.

transitnounˈtrænsɪt
n transitv transitadj in transit

The process of moving or being moved from one place to another during a journey

Collocationsin transittransit timea transit loungea transit visatransit passengers

Passengers in transit do not need to collect their baggage at the connecting airport.

arrivalnounəˈraɪvəl
n arrivalv arrive

The act of reaching a destination, or the time when something or someone arrives there

Collocationsan early arrivalthe arrival timea safe arrivala late arrivalthe arrival hall

The expected arrival time at Narita Airport is just after nine in the evening.

boardingnounˈbɔːrdɪŋ
n boardingv board

The process of getting onto a plane, ship, or other vehicle

Collocationsa boarding passthe boarding gatepriority boardinggeneral boardingboarding time

Please proceed to gate 32; boarding will begin in approximately fifteen minutes.

flightnounflaɪt
n flightv fly

A journey made by air, especially in a passenger plane

Collocationsa direct flighta connecting flightan early flightthe flight numbera delayed flight

Your flight to Singapore has been delayed by approximately two hours.

airlinenounˈɛrlaɪn
n airline

A company that operates passenger and cargo planes on regular routes

Collocationsa major airlinea budget airlinean international airlinethe national airlinean airline ticket

The airline offers complimentary meals and beverages on all long-haul flights.

airportnounˈɛrpɔːrt
n airport

A place where planes take off and land, with buildings for passengers and cargo

Collocationsan international airportthe airport terminalat the airporta busy airportthe airport shuttle

Please allow at least two hours at the airport for international check-in.

terminalnounˈtɜːrmənəl
n terminal

A building at an airport where passengers begin or end their journey

Collocationsterminal onethe international terminala domestic terminala new terminala busy terminal

International flights depart from terminal three at this airport.

gatenounɡeɪt
n gate

A place at an airport where passengers leave the building to board a plane

Collocationsthe departure gatea boarding gatea gate changethe gate numberan arrival gate

Please proceed to gate 42 where your flight is now boarding.

baggagenounˈbæɡɪdʒ
n baggage

The bags, suitcases, and personal items that travelers take on a journey

Collocationscheck-in baggagea baggage allowancebaggage claimexcess baggagea baggage tag

Each passenger is allowed one piece of carry-on baggage weighing up to seven kilograms.

luggagenounˈlʌɡɪdʒ
n luggage

The bags and cases that travelers carry on a trip

Collocationshand luggagecheck your luggagelost luggagea luggage tagheavy luggage

Please collect your luggage from carousel four in the arrivals hall.

passportnounˈpæspɔːrt
n passport

An official document that proves the identity of a citizen of a particular country

Collocationsa valid passportrenew the passportthe passport numbera diplomatic passportlose a passport

Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your return date.

visanounˈviːzə
n visa

An official mark in a passport that allows entry into a foreign country

Collocationsapply for a visaa tourist visaa business visaa visa applicationa work visa

A business visa is required for stays exceeding thirty days in this country.

customsnounˈkʌstəmz
n customs

The official place at an airport or border where bags are checked for taxable goods

Collocationsthrough customsa customs officera customs formcustoms dutyclear customs

Please declare all electronic equipment when passing through customs on arrival.

immigrationnounˌɪmɪˈɡreɪʃən
n immigrationv immigrate

The official process of entering a foreign country with permission from authorities

Collocationsan immigration officerimmigration controlimmigration lawan immigration formpass through immigration

The immigration officer stamped my passport and welcomed me to the country.

check-innoun / verbˈtʃɛk ɪn
n check-inv check in

The process of reporting your arrival at an airport, hotel, or event before being admitted

Collocationsonline check-inthe check-in deskcheck-in timeearly check-inself check-in

Online check-in opens twenty-four hours before the scheduled departure time.

check-outnoun / verbˈtʃɛk aʊt
n check-outv check out

The act of leaving a hotel after paying and returning the room key

Collocationscheck-out timelate check-outexpress check-outan early check-outthe check-out procedure

Check-out time at this hotel is eleven a.m. with late options available on request.

accommodationnounəˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃən
n accommodationv accommodate

A place where someone stays or lives, especially temporarily during a trip

Collocationsovernight accommodationcomfortable accommodationarrange accommodationbudget accommodationhotel accommodation

The conference package includes three nights of accommodation at a four-star hotel.

lodgingnounˈlɑːdʒɪŋ
n lodgingv lodge

A temporary place to stay overnight, especially during a business trip or vacation

Collocationsovernight lodgingfind lodgingarrange lodgingcheap lodgingcomfortable lodging

The company provides lodging for employees during extended overseas assignments.

suitenounswiːt
n suite

A set of connected rooms in a hotel, usually including a bedroom and living area

Collocationsan executive suitea hotel suitea presidential suitea junior suitea luxury suite

The executive suite includes a separate living area and private workspace.

bookingnounˈbʊkɪŋ
n bookingv book

An arrangement to use a service such as a hotel room or seat at a future date

Collocationsa hotel bookingan online bookingconfirm the bookingcancel a bookinga group booking

Your booking confirmation has been sent to the email address on file.

confirmationnounˌkɑːnfərˈmeɪʃən
n confirmationv confirm

An official message proving that a reservation, payment, or arrangement has been received

Collocationsa booking confirmationan order confirmationan email confirmationa confirmation numbera written confirmation

Please bring a printed copy of your confirmation to the reception desk.

delaynoun / verbdɪˈleɪ
n delayv delayadj delayed

A situation in which something happens later than originally planned

Collocationsa long delaya flight delayexperience a delaya slight delaycause a delay

The flight delay was caused by severe weather conditions at the destination.

stopovernounˈstɑːpˌoʊvər
n stopover

A short stay between flights when traveling, especially in a different city

Collocationsa brief stopovera long stopovera planned stopoveran overnight stopoverthe stopover city

The flight includes a four-hour stopover in Doha before continuing to Cape Town.

connectionnounkəˈnɛkʃən
n connectionv connectadj connecting

A change between flights or vehicles on a longer journey to the same destination

Collocationsa tight connectionmiss a connectiona short connectiona smooth connectionmake a connection

I have a two-hour connection in Frankfurt before my onward flight to Singapore.

layovernounˈleɪˌoʊvər
n layover

A short stay in a place during a long journey, usually between two flights

Collocationsa long layovera short layoveran overnight layovera six-hour layovera planned layover

There is a six-hour layover in Dubai before the connecting flight to London.

destinationnounˌdɛstɪˈneɪʃən
n destination

The place that someone or something is going to at the end of a journey

Collocationsthe final destinationa popular destinationa tourist destinationa holiday destinationa business destination

Our final destination is Bangkok with a brief stopover in Hong Kong.

routenoun / verbruːt
n routev route

The way you take to get from one place to another, or a regular path of a service

Collocationsa direct routea scenic routethe bus routea shipping routean alternative route

The shuttle bus follows a direct route between the airport and the city center.

shuttlenounˈʃʌtəl
n shuttle

A vehicle that travels regularly between two places, especially for transporting people

Collocationsa shuttle busan airport shuttlea hotel shuttlea complimentary shuttlea shuttle service

A complimentary shuttle service runs between the hotel and conference venue.

transportationnounˌtrænspərˈteɪʃən
n transportationv transport

The activity of moving people or goods from one place to another using vehicles

Collocationsground transportationpublic transportationtransportation costsarrange transportationreliable transportation

Ground transportation from the airport to the hotel will be arranged for all delegates.

rentalnounˈrɛntəl
n rentalv rent

An arrangement where you pay to use something such as a car or apartment for a limited period

Collocationsa car rentala rental agreementa rental propertya short-term rentala vacation rental

Car rental companies are located on the ground floor of the arrivals hall.

vehiclenounˈviːəkəl
n vehicle

A machine such as a car, truck, or bus that is used for transporting people or goods

Collocationsa company vehiclea commercial vehiclea rental vehiclea passenger vehiclean electric vehicle

The hotel provides a complimentary vehicle service to local business districts.

passengernounˈpæsɪndʒər
n passenger

A person traveling in a vehicle, plane, train, or ship but not operating it

Collocationsa passenger seatfare-paying passengersa passenger trainpassenger safetyan adult passenger

All passengers are kindly requested to fasten their seatbelts during takeoff.

ticketnounˈtɪkɪt
n ticket

A printed or electronic document that proves you have paid to travel or attend an event

Collocationsa return ticketa one-way ticketan electronic ticketbuy a ticketan open ticket

Your electronic ticket will be sent to you as soon as payment is confirmed.

farenounfɛr
n fare

The amount of money a passenger has to pay to travel on public transport

Collocationsa taxi farethe bus farea flat farean air farea discounted fare

The standard taxi fare from the airport to downtown is around forty dollars.

travelnoun / verbˈtrævəl
n travelv traveln travelleradj travelling

The activity of going from one place to another, especially over long distances

Collocationsbusiness travelinternational traveltravel insuranceair traveltravel arrangements

Business travel has increased by thirty percent since the reopening of international routes.

business tripnounˈbɪznəs trɪp
n business trip

A journey made for work purposes, usually paid for by the employer

Collocationsgo on a business tripa short business tripan international business tripa planned business tripa productive business trip

She is currently on a two-week business trip in Southeast Asia visiting regional offices.

touristnounˈtʊrɪst
n touristn tourismadj touristic

A person who is visiting a place for pleasure, especially on a holiday or vacation

Collocationsa foreign tourista tourist destinationa tourist attractiona tourist visaa tourist information center

The city attracts millions of tourists every year, particularly during the spring season.

guidenoun / verbɡaɪd
n guidev guide

A person whose job is to show interesting places to tourists or visitors

Collocationsa tour guidea local guidea guide booka private guidehire a guide

Our local guide will provide a brief orientation to the city this afternoon.

excursionnounɪkˈskɜːrʒən
n excursion

A short journey, usually for pleasure, that is part of a longer trip or organized program

Collocationsa guided excursiona day excursionan optional excursiona half-day excursionan organized excursion

The conference package includes an optional half-day excursion to the historic district.

expensesnounɪkˈspɛnsɪz
n expensesv expendadj expensive

Money spent during the course of work, often refunded later by an employer

Collocationstravel expensesbusiness expensescover expensessubmit expensesliving expenses

All travel expenses must be submitted with itemized receipts for reimbursement.

allowancenounəˈlaʊəns
n allowancev allow

An amount of money given regularly for a particular purpose such as travel or meals

Collocationsa daily allowancea travel allowancea meal allowancea baggage allowancean annual allowance

Employees on overseas assignments receive a daily allowance for meals and incidentals.

per diemnounpər ˈdiːəm
n per diem

A daily amount of money given to a worker to cover meals and other expenses during travel

Collocationsthe standard per diemthe per diem ratea daily per diema per diem allowancea fixed per diem

The standard per diem for international business travel is one hundred and fifty dollars.

overseasadjective / adverbˌoʊvərˈsiːz
adj overseasadv overseas

Relating to or located in a foreign country that is across the sea

Collocationsoverseas travelan overseas branchan overseas marketan overseas assignmentwork overseas

Employees traveling overseas should submit their visa applications at least six weeks in advance.

roundtripadjective / nounˈraʊndˌtrɪp
adj roundtripn roundtrip

A journey to a place and then back again to where you started

Collocationsa roundtrip ticketa roundtrip farea roundtrip flighta roundtrip journeya discount roundtrip

A roundtrip ticket between the two cities costs approximately nine hundred dollars.

domesticadjectivedəˈmɛstɪk
adj domesticadv domestically

Relating to travel or business within one country rather than between countries

Collocationsa domestic flighta domestic terminala domestic marketa domestic routea domestic carrier

Domestic flights depart from a separate terminal building at this airport.

internationaladjectiveˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl
adj internationaladv internationally

Relating to travel, business, or organizations that involve more than one country

Collocationsan international flightan international airportan international marketinternational travelan international conference

Most international carriers offer online check-in for economy-class passengers.

departure loungenoundɪˈpɑːrtʃər laʊndʒ
n departure lounge

A waiting area in an airport for passengers about to leave on their flight

Collocationsthe business-class departure loungethe airport departure loungea quiet departure loungethe main departure loungea comfortable departure lounge

The business-class departure lounge offers complimentary food, beverages, and Wi-Fi.

Ready to apply these words? Practice with TOEIC vocabulary exercises →