Paper Airplane Template | Free Printable Paper Airplane Designs (2024)

It’s SO EASY to make an amazing paper airplane when you use our printable paper airplane templates! Print out the PDFs below and make your own paper planes that fly fast and far!

We have 6 different printable paper airplane designs that are all free and ready to print – the fold lines and instructions are right on the page! There’s also a video tutorial for each design for even more help if you need it.

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Paper Airplane Folding Tips:

Try to make your folds as smooth and crisp as possible. We found that running a ruler over the folds really helped to make the planes fly straighter and faster.

Don’t worry if some of your folds are a little “off” from what’s shown on the templates. Depending on the thickness of your paper and how many folds you’ve made, it might “shift” the fold lines slightly. Just make your folds as close to the lines as you reasonably can, and make sure they’re the same (symmetrical) on both sides of the plane.

We like to use a glue stick, double sided tape, or glue tape inside the body of the plane (on either side of the center fold) to keep it together. This is an optional step, but it helps the plane keep its shape, which in turn helps it fly better. You can also use a paper clip to keep the paper airplane together.

How to use these paper airplane templates:

• Click on the pictures or links below. A PDF file will open in a new tab or window.
• Print the paper airplane double sided on regular 8.5 x 11 (letter size) printer paper. Read each plane’s specific printing instructions below.
• Follow the numbered instructions and arrows to fold your paper airplane.
• Send your paper airplane flying! Watch as it soars across the room.

Paper Airplane Template #1: The Classic

This classic dart nosed plane is the perfect paper airplane for beginners! With simple folds, you’ll be flying this plane within a minute.

Paper Airplane Template #2: The Acrobat

This twisting stunt paper airplane is SO EASY to fold! And it’s so cool to watch it spin in the air like an acrobat — it’ll definitely impress your friends.

Paper Airplane Template #3: The Distance Flyer

This gliding paper airplane is a dream to fly! It soars fast, glides far, and it’s SO EASY to make!

NOTE: It’s labelled as “The Ranger” in the video, but we decided to change the name back to “The Distance Flyer” since that’s what we called it in our first How to Make a Paper Airplane post.

Paper Airplane Templates #4: The Falcon

This paper airplane soars just like the bird of prey it’s named after! With its wide wings, the Falcon distance glider flies smoothly through the air.

Paper Airplane Templates #5: The Maverick

This sleek paper airplane, inspired by a fighter jet, flies really well with a bit of extra weight from a paper clip! Fold this plane in just a couple of minutes, and watch it soar!

Paper Airplane Templates #6: The Bird

Make a few simple folds to create this paper airplane with wide wings. This swift-winged paper plane flies fast and far, soaring through the air!

Did you know that the little circles on the plane’s wings or body are actually air force symbols? The symbol with the star is for the United States Air Force. The blue circle with the red dot is for the Royal Air Force (British). And the Maple Leaf in the circle is for the Canadian Air Force!

Check out our paper airplane posts for more tutorials:

How to Make a Paper Airplane

How to Make a Paper Jet

Paper Airplane Launcher

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