direct flight — no stops
collocationB1IELTS 5+neutralcommon
A flight that goes from one place to another without stopping at other airports on the way.
Say it like a native
Textbook I would prefer an uninterrupted aerial journey.
Native I'd rather get a direct flight.
'Uninterrupted aerial journey' is absurd; 'direct flight' is the everyday term.
Pattern: direct flight (to/from + place)
In use
- I booked a direct flight from London to New York to save time.travel
- If I could choose, I would always prefer a direct flight because it's much more convenient and less stressful than changing planes.IELTS speaking
Common mistake
✗ I booked a direct flight without stop.
✓ I booked a direct flight with no stops.
'With no stops' — or just 'a nonstop flight'.
Common collocations
direct flight— a, to, book, nonstop
Don't confuse it
A 'connecting flight' means you have to change planes during your journey.