non-stops

Flights without layovers

Non-stops are flights or journeys that travel directly from origin to destination without intermediate stops: She prefers non-stops to avoid layovers.

The term appears most often in travel contexts, distinguishing direct routes from those with connections.

Can also describe continuous performances or events: The theater runs non-stops on weekends.

aviation

hub

Central connection point

boarding · departure · arrival · gate · terminal · check-in · baggage · security · aircraft · redeye

transit

railway

Track system for trains

haulage · convoy · delivery · distribution · carriage · courier · shipment · carrier · conveyance · commuter

endurance

perseverance

Sustained resolve despite obstacles

tenacity · grit · determination · steadfastness · toughness · persistence · patience · hardiness · willpower · indefatigability

efficiency

productivity

Output relative to input

scheduling · expeditiousness · punctuality · unbroken · seamless · door-to-door · hassle-free · time-saving · swift · rapid

Opposites
route directness

non-stopsconnecting flights

Itineraries with intermediate stops

stopovers · layovers · connections · one-stops · transfers

Family

non-stop, stop, stops, stopped, stopping, stopper, stoppers, stoppage, stoppages

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G