Air Travel Packing List
A complete packing list for flights – documents, hand luggage and suitcase.
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Documents
Passport / ID card
Check validity – many countries require 6 months' remaining validity.
Flight ticket / boarding pass
Digitally on your phone or printed out – have both ready.
Visa (if required)
Check the destination country's entry requirements in advance.
Travel insurance / health cover certificate
International health insurance and baggage insurance.
Hotel booking / accommodation confirmation
Printed out or saved offline.
Emergency contacts (written down)
Note important numbers on paper – in case you lose your phone.
Hand Luggage (On Board)
Laptop / tablet
For work or entertainment – don't forget the charging cable.
Headphones (noise cancelling)
Essential on a long flight – for noise and sleep.
Neck pillow
Inflatable travel pillow for long-haul flights.
Sleep mask
For night flights or dozing off.
Earplugs
Against engine noise and loud fellow passengers.
Book / e-reader
For long waits and the flight itself.
Power bank
For your smartphone, headphones and tablet on the go.
Travel adapter / charging adapter
Universal adapter for sockets in the destination country.
Hand Luggage Toiletries (100ml Rule)
Toothbrush & toothpaste (mini)
Mini size for hand luggage – max. 100ml.
Deodorant (travel size)
Roll-on or stick in travel size.
Moisturiser
Cabin air dries the skin out badly.
Lip balm
Against dry lips in the dry air of the plane.
Wet wipes
For hands, the tray table and seats on the plane.
Clear zip bag (1L)
Compulsory for liquids in hand luggage.
Suitcase / Checked Luggage
Clothing (depending on trip length & climate)
Layering is key – less is more.
TSA luggage lock
Openable by security authorities – compulsory on US flights.
Luggage scales
Weigh your luggage in advance – avoid excess baggage charges.
Luggage tag
Name and contact details for quick identification.
Money & Payment
Credit card (no fees)
No foreign transaction fees – DKB, Revolut or N26.
Cash in local currency
For countries where cards are rarely accepted, or for emergencies.