U+2708 • Travel & Places
Airplane Emoji
Meaning
A large passenger aircraft, typically shown from above and facing toward the upper right. Wing colors and the number of engines vary by platform.
Often used to represent air travel, including overseas vacations. May also be used as a proxy for airplane mode on a phone or tablet, or figuratively to express a desire to escape far away from a situation.
Use of this emoji declined in April 2020, likely as a result of global air travel limitations.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+2708 |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | airplane |
| Shortcode | :airplane: |
| Category | Travel & Places |
| Subcategory | transport-air |
| Version | E0.6 |
| Qualification | unqualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the ✈️ Airplane emoji mean?
A large passenger aircraft, typically shown from above and facing toward the upper right. Wing colors and the number of engines vary by platform. Often used to represent air travel, including overseas vacations. May also be used as a proxy for airplane mode on a phone or tablet, or figuratively to express a desire to escape far away from a situation. Use of this emoji declined in April 2020, likely as a result of global air travel limitations.
How do I copy the ✈️ emoji?
Click the "Copy Emoji" button on this page, or select the emoji (✈️) and press Ctrl+C (Windows) or Cmd+C (Mac).
What is the Unicode for Airplane?
The Unicode for the Airplane emoji is U+2708.
On which platforms can I use the ✈️ emoji?
You can use the Airplane emoji on all major platforms including iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and all social media apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
How to Use the Airplane Emoji
In Text Messages
"That was hilarious ✈️"
"I'm so relieved ✈️"
Perfect for expressing relief, nervous laughter, or awkward situations.
On Social Media
Captions: "When you barely make it on time ✈️"
Comments: "This is literally me ✈️"
Great for relatable content and reactions.
Professional Use
Emails: Use sparingly for lightening the tone
Slack/Teams: "Finally fixed that bug ✈️"
Adds personality to workplace communication.
Creative Combinations
✈️💦 (emphasized relief)
✈️😅 (double relief)
Combine with other emojis for unique expressions.
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