What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
layover
Example
Our flight has a six-hour layover in Dubai. [layover: noun]
Example
We had to layover in Chicago before catching our connecting flight. [layover: verb]
transit
Example
We are in transit to New York, and our next stop is Boston. [transit: noun]
Example
We will transit through Paris before arriving in Rome. [transit: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Transit is more commonly used than layover in everyday language. Transit is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while layover is specific to air travel and less commonly used.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between layover and transit?
Both layover and transit are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
