Popsugar Living Flying Best Things For Long Flights 17 Items That Will Make Long-Haul Flights a Lot More Comfortable 14 May 2019 by Kate McKenna Image Source: Shop Bop As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. Whoever said, "It's not about the destination, but the journey," obviously never had to sit through a long-haul flight. Spending hours crammed into a tightly packed aeroplane filled with recycled air and surrounded by strangers isn't everyone's idea of a good time. Unfortunately, it's a necessary part of travelling, especially if you're trying to knock a few faraway destinations off your bucket list. But luckily, there are lots of ways you can make your long flight more enjoyable — and, most importantly, more comfortable. So load up your carry-on with some of these travel essentials and you'll be well-rested and ready to explore when you reach your final destination. Related: Craving an Island Escape? These Are the 12 Best Underrated Islands to Visit in 2019 1 Travel Pillow Image Source: Amazon Sleep is essential on a long flight, so try the Trtl travel pillow ($30) to get some shut-eye and avoid getting a sore neck. Trtl travel pillow $30 from amazon.com Buy Now 2 Facial Spray Image Source: Amazon Give your skin a refresh before you de-plane with one of these soothing facial sprays ($21). facial sprays $21 from amazon.com Buy Now 3 Blanket Scarf Image Source: Shop Bop Get cosy, stay warm, and look stylish on your long flight with this blanket scarf ($52, originally $74). blanket scarf $52 from shopbop.com Buy Now 4 Sleep Mask Image Source: Sephora A silk sleep mask ($50) will help you block out that fluorescent plane light (and the glare from your neighbour's screen) so you can get some rest. silk sleep mask $50 from sephora.com Buy Now 5 Ear Plugs Image Source: Amazon Whether it's screaming children or ambient noise from the plane's engine, these ear plugs ($22) will block out all of the sounds on the plane. ear plugs $22 from amazon.com Buy Now 6 Noise-Cancelling Headphones Image Source: Kohl's Enjoy your movies and TV shows without disturbances with a set of noise-cancelling headphones ($50). noise-cancelling headphones $50 from kohls.com Buy Now 7 Lip Balm Image Source: Barney's The recycled air in planes is notoriously dry, so keep your lips hydrated with a moisturising lip balm ($9). moisturising lip balm $9 from barneys.com Buy Now 8 Facial Moisturiser Image Source: Amazon Likewise, your face will thank you for using this hyaluronic acid facial moisturiser ($17, originally $19) to prevent your skin from drying out on your flight. hyaluronic acid facial moisturiser $17 from amazon.com Buy Now 9 Tablet Image Source: Amazon Load up a tablet ($200, originally $230) with your favourite movies, TV shows, and e-books to pass the time on your long flight. tablet $200 from amazon.com Buy Now 10 Face Wipes Image Source: Sephora You can't wash your face properly in an aeroplane bathroom, so give your face a refresh and remove makeup with some face wipes ($18). face wipes $18 from sephora.com Buy Now 11 Pill Case Image Source: Amazon Keep any medications you might need safe and organised in this pill case ($11). pill case $11 from amazon.com Buy Now 12 Pens Image Source: Anthropologie It's always a good idea to have pens ($18) on hand when you travel, and they'll come in handy when filling out customs forms and landing cards on the plane. pens $18 from anthropologie.com Buy Now 13 Dry Shampoo Image Source: Net-a-Porter After a long flight, your hair may need a pick-me-up, so pack this travel-sized dry shampoo ($10) and you'll feel good as new. dry shampoo $10 from net-a-porter.com Buy Now 14 Travel Wallet Image Source: Mark and Graham Keep all of your travel documents, foreign currency, credit cards, and other important items in a travel wallet ($74, originally $99) so you don't misplace anything on your flight. travel wallet $74 from markandgraham.com Buy Now 15 Collapsible Water Bottle Image Source: Amazon This collapsible water bottle ($15) is great for taking in your carry-on so you can stay hydrated on your flight — just be sure it's empty when you go through security. collapsible water bottle $15 from amazon.com Buy Now 16 Portable Charger Image Source: Amazon If you're flying with a budget airline or very basic economy, your seat might not have a plug, so keep this portable charger ($38) on hand just in case. portable charger $38 from amazon.com Buy Now FlyingShoppableTravel HacksTravel TipsTravel