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direct flight, nonstop flight
A flight that travels directly from the origin to the destination without any stops or layovers.
東京からパリへの直行便がある。
There is a direct flight from Tokyo to Paris.
直行便は高いけど楽だ。
Direct flights are expensive but convenient.
経由便より直行便のほうが時間を節約できる。
You can save time with a direct flight compared to a connecting flight.
CONTRAST:
- 直行便: direct/nonstop flight
- 経由便: connecting flight (with stops)
TRAVEL TIP:
直行便 is generally preferred for long-haul travel to avoid the hassle of layovers, though it often costs more than 経由便.