How to Enable or Disable Airplane Mode in Ubuntu Linux
Airplane Mode in Ubuntu Linux shuts down all wireless connections—including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth —using one single switch to save battery life or stop all signals at once. Ubuntu 24.04 LTS includes this quick switch right inside the top menu bar so you can turn it on or off in a couple of clicks.
Click the network icon in the top-right corner of your screen to find the toggle instantly. The option sits right at the top of the menu, making it easy to disconnect when you board a flight or need offline time.
Toggle Airplane Mode from the system tray ’s network icon or the Settings app. You can also use the keyboard shortcut Super + S or terminal commands like `nmcli r wifi off` or `rfkill block all`.
General
- To turn Wi-Fi on:
nmcli r wifi on - To turn Wi-Fi off:
nmcli r wifi off - To manage all wireless devices:
rfkill block allorrfkill unblock all
How to turn on or off airplane mode from the System menu in Ubuntu Linux
You can easily turn airplane mode on or off in Ubuntu using the System menu, which is perfect if your computer doesn’t have a physical switch.
How to disable or enable airplane from Settings in Ubuntu Linux
You can easily turn airplane mode on or off in Ubuntu using the main Settings app . This is the simplest way to manage your Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections, just like on your phone. Simply open the System menu, go to Settings, find the Network or Wi-Fi section, and use the toggle switch for Airplane Mode.
- Open the System menu in the top right corner.
- Select the Settings icon.
- In the sidebar on the left, look for the Network or Wi-Fi category.
- Find the Airplane Mode toggle.
- Click the switch to turn it On or Off.
That is all you need to do! You can learn more about managing your %📂%LNK0%% network connections or %📂%LNK1%% wireless settings on the official Ubuntu support pages.
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