international flight

Meaning

An international flight is a flight that starts in one country and ends in another. When you take this type of flight, you must go through passport control and customs. It usually requires you to arrive at the airport earlier than for domestic flights.

Examples

• For an international flight, you should arrive at the airport at least three hours before departure.

  For an international flight, you should arrive at the airport at least three hours before departure.

• This terminal is only for domestic travel; you need Terminal 3 for your international flight.

  This terminal is only for domestic travel; you need Terminal 3 for your international flight.

• He travels a lot for work, so he is very used to long international flights.

  He travels a lot for work, so he is very used to long international flights.

• Do they serve free meals on this international flight, or do we have to buy food?

  Do they serve free meals on this international flight, or do we have to buy food?

• My first international flight was to Canada when I was just ten years old.

  My first international flight was to Canada when I was just ten years old.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I need to check in for my nation-to-nation flight.

  ✓ I need to check in for my international flight.

  Do not invent compound words. The standard term for travel between different countries is always 'international flight'.

• ✗ We are taking an abroad flight tomorrow.

  ✓ We are taking an international flight tomorrow.

  While 'abroad' means in another country, we do not use it as an adjective before 'flight'. Use 'international' instead.

Related Expressions

Practice

• You need a valid passport to board an ___.

  💡 A flight that crosses country borders.

  Show answer

  international flight

• Is this terminal for domestic flights or for an ___?

  💡 A flight going to another country.

  Show answer

  international flight