In German
Flughafen
Meaning: airport
Formal or informal? “Flughafen” is the airport building and its area. For the plane itself, use “Flugzeug”.
Example sentences
DerFlughafenistweitweg.
The airport is far away.
IchfahrezumFlughafen.
I'm driving to the airport.
WirtreffenunsamFlughafen.
We'll meet at the airport.
Grammar note
“Der Flughafen” is masculine, so it takes “der” and “ein”. The plural is “die Flughäfen”. Use “zum Flughafen” for going to the airport and “am Flughafen” for being there.
Common mistake
Don't confuse “der Flughafen” (airport) with “der Flug” (flight). “Der Flug” is the journey, and “der Flughafen” is the place.
Quick check
Which German word means “airport”?
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Practise it in a lesson →Frequently asked questions
What is the German word for the plane itself?
“Das Flugzeug”, neuter, so it's “das Flugzeug”.
What is the difference between “zum Flughafen” and “am Flughafen”?
“Zum Flughafen” is going to the airport, while “am Flughafen” is being at the airport.