Wet Ones Antibacterial Hand Wipes

Hand sanitizer might be a no-brainer when it comes to long-flight essentials, but these packets of wipes from Wet Ones are the best to carry with you because you can wipe down your tray table and give your hands a second sanitizing wash after using the bathroom (the water from the airplane sink is not safe to drink, FYI).

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Everlasting Comfort Ergonomic Airplane Footrest

If you get super antsy on long flights because you can't find a comfortable spot for your legs, just bring your own footrest! This hammock-like device loops over your tray table, letting you rest your feet on an elevated surface. Ideal for those who have body aches or feet that swell while traveling, it folds up flat and is a small investment for major peace of mind.

Travelrest Ultimate Travel Pillow

If you're a side sleeper who has to spoon something in order to fall asleep (rendering it near-impossible to snooze on past trips), consider the Travelrest pillow. 

This inflatable, apostrophe-shaped travel pillow has a strap that's slung around your back (or even tethered to your seat back), and it nestles between your head and shoulder. This gives you full lateral support, along with the security of having a bit of cushion to hug or hook your arm around.

Olly Sleep Melatonin Gummy

Even on super-long flights or red-eyes, it can be difficult to fall asleep — try to get some shut-eye by taking a melatonin gummy right before take-off. It's a non-habit-forming supplement that helps soothe stressed-out nerves and helps you drift easier into sleep, even in an environment that's less than ideal. It'll also help you regulate to new time zones better, and won't make you feel groggy or disoriented when you disembark.

Wanderlust Air Travel Compression Socks

We're not advocating going shoeless during your flight, but for those who deal with thrombosis, restless leg syndrome, or feet and ankle swelling, a pair of compression socks can significantly help ease the physical discomfort. These provide strategic compression for the entire lower leg, as well as padding and arch support to keep healthy circulation in your legs.

Planters Deluxe Unsalted Mixed Nuts

In case you get peckish during your flight, keep a bag of mixed nuts with you to help stave off your hangriness upon arrival. This protein-packed mix from Nutbox includes almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, peanuts, and walnuts, and it's unsalted, so as not to encourage you to continually snack and get dehydrated.

Personalized Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones

Not only are these over-the-ear wireless headphones super comfortable, they have adjustable sensory bass that can literally transport you to a live concert with the push of a button. These noise-canceling headphones are one of the best long-flight essentials for nervous travelers or for serious audiophiles — you can customize the sound using the Skullcandy app.

Mack's Ear Care Ultra Soft Foam Earplugs

Sometimes a simple, low-tech solution is all you need to catch those elusive zzz's while flying. While these are great for muffling nearby conversations and noises in the cabin, they're also good to have on hand once you land because you never know how quiet and calm your sleeping arrangements will be when traveling.

Ultralight Comfortable Contoured Eye Sleep Mask

This eye mask makes a huge difference for restless, light-sensitive sleepers, on the ground or in the air. The contoured foam material rests comfortably on the face, the Velcro straps adjust to fit any sized head, and the “cups” over the eyes are rounded, so even if you open your eyes, the black lining makes it easier for you to go right back to sleep.

Fire 7 Tablet with Alexa

As far as in-flight entertainment goes, you pretty much only need to pack your Fire 7 Tablet. This model lets you enjoy an entire library of downloaded movies, books, games, and other apps on one sleek and sharp 7-inch display.

Pill Box Organizer with Water Bottle

Meds are super important to keep on you while you travel, especially in the event that your luggage gets lost. We love this water bottle that features a daily pillbox on it so you are never stuck trying to swallow pills on a dry mouth. You'll have to empty the water bottle before getting through security, but you can replenish it once you’re settled in at your gate.

Wireless Charger and UV Sanitizer

A phone sanitizer is one of the best gadgets to have lately. Keep it by your front door or in your kitchen and after a day of texting and swiping, close the lid on your device for ten minutes to kill up to 99% of germs. 

This one uses a USB Type-C cable to plug in so you can actually bring it on a plane to give your phone a refresh midflight. Plus, this one will sanitize and charge your phone at the same time using Qi wireless technology.

Black Disposable KF94 Mask

KF94 masks are tested rigorously by the South Korean government’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, making them exceptionally close to the N95 masks. We love these black disposable face masks for long flights because they are comfortable and feature four layers of protection, plus the protective nose and mouth covering ensures you won’t have a mask malfunction while snoozing on your flight. 

Hydrating Hand Sanitizer Spray Lavender

This travel-friendly hand sanitizer sells out very quickly, and for good reason. Made with aloe vera, it is super hydrating so your hands will not get even drier than usual on an airplane, one bottle delivers over 500 sprays, and there is no harsh alcohol smell. The lavender scent is one of our favorite long-flight essentials.