Find a free Boeing 777 for MSFS 2020, identify complete aircraft, avoid incompatible FSX files, and install it correctly on PC.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 does not include an official free Boeing 777. On PC, check our MSFS aircraft library for third-party freeware, but download only a listing explicitly marked as a complete, native MSFS 2020 aircraft. Many files advertised as free 777s are liveries, dependency mods or incompatible FSX packages.
Where can I get a free 777 for MSFS 2020?
PC users should check our MSFS aircraft and mod library for a package whose description explicitly names Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and says it includes the complete aircraft. If there is no such listing, we do not have a verified standalone freeware 777 to recommend; an FSX download is not a safe substitute.
Xbox users cannot install externally downloaded aircraft because the console version does not expose the Community folder. Aircraft on Xbox must come through the simulator's in-game Marketplace.
MSFS 2020 and MSFS 2024 are separate simulator generations. A file made only for the newer simulator is not automatically backward-compatible; see our separate MSFS 2024 Boeing 777 availability guidance before downloading a package labelled for 2024.
How can I tell whether the download is a complete aircraft?
A complete 777 must include the flyable model, cockpit and required configuration files rather than just replacement textures. Check the description and requirements before downloading.
| Download type | What it contains | Can it fly by itself? |
|---|---|---|
| Complete MSFS 2020 aircraft | Model, cockpit, systems, sounds and configuration | Yes |
| Livery or repaint | Alternative airline colours and textures | No; it needs the named base aircraft |
| Enhancement mod | Changes to systems, sounds or flight behaviour | No; it needs a specific 777 package |
| FSX aircraft | Files designed for the older FSX engine | No; it is not a native MSFS 2020 installation |
Warnings such as requires the base aircraft, textures only or repaint mean it is not a free standalone 777. A common mistake is downloading an airline livery and expecting a new aircraft to appear in the selection menu.
How do I install a freeware 777 in MSFS 2020?
A native freeware aircraft is normally installed in the PC version's Community folder.
- Confirm compatibility. The download must name MSFS 2020 specifically and list any required base aircraft or additional packages.
- Extract the archive. Do not place the ZIP, RAR or 7Z archive directly in the
Communityfolder. - Find the correct Community folder. Its location varies between Microsoft Store, Steam and custom installations. The simulator's Developer Mode virtual file system can show the active package paths.
- Copy the package folder. The active folder should normally contain files such as
manifest.jsonandlayout.jsondirectly inside it. Remove an unnecessary outer folder if extraction created a double-nested structure. - Restart MSFS 2020. Look under Boeing or the developer's specified manufacturer name in the aircraft selection screen.
Some packages use an installer or external manager instead. In that case, follow the included instructions rather than copying folders manually.
Why does the Boeing 777 not appear or work correctly?
A missing 777 usually means the package is nested incorrectly, made for another simulator or dependent on an aircraft you do not own. Move other add-ons out temporarily if the simulator stops loading, then add them back in small groups to identify a conflict.
Freeware quality also varies. A package may borrow default Boeing 747 avionics, use simplified systems or have an incomplete FMC and autopilot. Being a complete aircraft means it can load independently; it does not guarantee an accurate flight model or study-level systems.
What can I fly if no free MSFS 2020 Boeing 777 is available?
If the aim is a free long-haul airliner rather than the exact Boeing type, consult our MSFS 2020 freeware aircraft download guidance. The free FlyByWire A380 complete package is another wide-body option, but check its installation notes and requirements before adding it to the simulator.