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Definition of Flying, fear of
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Flying, fear of: An irrational fear of flying is called aerophobia. Aerophobia also refers to irrational fear of fresh air or drafts of air. From the Greek "aero-", air or gas + "phobos", fear.
A virtual reality program that simulates the experience of take-offs, landings, normal flying and turbulence reportedly helps some people overcome their fear of flying.