English–German

“airport” in German

German

AlsoAirport

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfluːkˌhaːfən/

Example

Die Flughäfen sind oft voll.

Airports are often crowded.

Illustration for Flughafen (airport)

How to say “airport” in German

“Airport” in German is Flughafen.

The main front door of a city for arriving and departing flights.

Full entry for Flughafen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Flughafen

Ich warte am Flughafen auf meinen Freund.

I am waiting for my friend at the airport.

Tips for using Flughafen

  • English airfield is usually Flugplatz in German, while Flughafen normally denotes an airport with passenger facilities.

Other German words for “airport”

Wir fahren zum Airport.

We're driving to the airport.

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