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connecting flight, flight with layover
A flight that stops at one or more intermediate airports before reaching the final destination.
経由便だと安いが時間がかかる。
Connecting flights are cheaper but take more time.
ドバイ経由便でロンドンに行く。
I'm going to London via a connecting flight through Dubai.
経由便は乗り継ぎの時間に余裕を持っておいたほうがいい。
With connecting flights, it's better to allow plenty of time for the transfer.
Compound of 経由 (via, by way of) + 便 (flight/service). A flight that stops at an intermediate airport.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 〜経由便: flight via ~ (e.g., ソウル経由便)
- 経由便で行く: to go by connecting flight
SYNONYMS:
- 乗り継ぎ便: transfer flight
- トランジット便: transit flight
CONTRAST:
- 直行便: direct/nonstop flight (opposite)
- 経由便 is typically cheaper but slower than 直行便.
RELATED:
- 乗り継ぎ: transfer, connection
- 経由: via (used broadly, not just for flights)