What to Pack in Your Hand Luggage for a Long Haul Flight

 

 

 

When you’re about to embark on a long haul flight (I’m writing this, one eye on the clock, as I get ready to head to the airport to board a 11+ hour flight to Los Angeles) you need to think carefully about what you want to keep you entertained and comfortable on the journey.

 

ESSENTIALS

• PASSPORT
• Print out of travel insurance number
• Print out of flight details
• Note of accommodation address (particularly if you’re travelling to the US)
• Any travel visas (for the US you need an ESTA)
• Travel wallet with currency

 

ELECTRONICS

• Laptop (blogging in the sky really is the epitome of working remote!)
• Phone and charger
• Camera (personally, I don’t feel comfortable packing this in my hold luggage)
• Kindle
• Earphones (you do not want to know how many people have previously used the ones provided)

 

TOILETRIES

Don’t forget, everything has to be under 100ml and fit in a poxy sandwich bag…

• Travel toothbrush and tooth paste
• Mini deodorant
• Mini face wipes (to remove make up and freshen up)
• Hand cream
• Contact lenses
• Lip balm
• Face cream
• Hair tie/grips

 

ENTERTAINMENT

• Note book and pen
• A book (if you’re not taking a kindle)
• A guide book (swat up on your destination!)

 

OTHER BITS AND BOBS

• Space Mask (the ultimate relaxation tool)
• Sunglasses
• Sweets
• Chewing gum
• Socks (I usually travel in flip flops and cabins can get chilly with the aircon on!)
• Lightweight cardigan (even if your destination is sizzling hot, the plane might not be)

 

Have I missed anything that you always pack in your long haul hand luggage? Let me know!