How to Enable or Disable Airplane Mode in Ubuntu Linux
Airplane Mode in Ubuntu Linux turns off all wireless connections, including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, with a single switch.
This handy feature is perfect for saving battery life or when you need to quickly disconnect all radios. It’s especially useful when traveling on airplanes.
In Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, finding the Airplane Mode toggle is straightforward. Simply click the network icon in the top-right corner of your screen, and the option to turn Airplane Mode on or off appears directly in the menu.
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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