経由便(けいゆびん)

Compound of 経由(けいゆ) (via, by way of) + 便(びん) (flight/service). A flight that stops at an intermediate airport.

Common patterns

• 〜経由便(けいゆびん): flight via ~ (e.g., ソウル経由便(けいゆびん))
• 経由便(けいゆびん)で行(い)く: to go by connecting flight

Similar words

• 乗(の)り継(つ)ぎ便(びん): a connection where you change planes. In everyday use 経由便(けいゆびん) covers any flight via another city, but strictly it is a flight that stops on the way, often on the same plane
• 直行便(ちょっこうびん): direct/nonstop flight (the opposite); 経由便(けいゆびん) is usually cheaper but slower

Related words

• 乗(の)り継(つ)ぎ: transfer, connection
• 経由(けいゆ): via (used broadly, not just for flights)