Korean Dictionary
How to say "Flight" in Korean
“Flight” in Korean is 항공편 (pronounced "hanggongpyeon").
항공편
hanggongpyeon
Usage & Context
항공편 refers to a specific scheduled air service connecting two destinations. Booking 항공편 through Korean travel apps and OTAs (online travel agencies) is very common. Koreans frequently check 항공편 prices and availability on platforms like Naver Flight and Skyscanner.
Example Sentence
내일 오전 8시 항공편을 예약했어요.
I booked the 8 AM flight for tomorrow.
How to use 항공편 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Flight” is 항공편, romanized as hanggongpyeon.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'hang-gong-pyeon' — 'hang' rhymes with 'hahng', 'gong' rhymes with 'gong' (musical), 'pyeon' like 'pyun' (one syllable, quick).
Formal & Casual Forms
Casual (반말)
비행편
bihaengpyeon
alternative form commonly used; both mean the same thing
More Example Sentences
travel disruption
오후 3시 항공편이 취소됐어요.
The 3 PM flight was cancelled.
at the airport counter
항공편 번호를 알려주세요.
Please tell me your flight number.
planning international travel
직항 항공편이 없어서 경유해야 해요.
There's no direct flight so we have to transfer.
Cultural Context
항공편 refers to a specific numbered flight (like KE017) and is used in formal travel contexts — booking sites, airport announcements, and tickets. In daily talk Koreans more often say '비행기' (airplane) even when meaning a specific flight. '직항' (direct flight) and '경유' (transit/layover) are essential related vocabulary for Korean travelers heading abroad.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
항공편 예약했어요.
I booked a flight.
항공편이 지연됐어요.
The flight is delayed.
항공편 번호가 뭐예요?
What's the flight number?
Related Expressions
직항
jikhang
direct flight
경유
gyeongyu
transit/layover
편도
pyeondo
one-way
왕복
wangbok
round-trip
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