Do you need wired headphones for airplane movies?

Yes, you can use Bluetooth on an airplane. You will need to put your device into airplane mode. Unless told otherwise by the flight attendants, you can use Bluetooth while in airplane mode. Most of the time, you'll also need a hardwired connection to use the media player console aboard your plane.



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According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Bluetooth headphones and other wireless devices are allowed during all phases of the flight, as long as they are in aeroplane mode.

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Fortunately, there's an easy solution to this problem—a Bluetooth audio transmitter. This tiny gadget plugs into the headphone jack on most planes and then connects to your wireless headphones to play audio from the in-flight entertainment system.

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All models in our list also have an audio cable that can be used with inflight entertainment systems that do not support Bluetooth connectivity.
  • 1 Sony WH1000XM5. ...
  • 2 Bose Noise-canceling Headphones 700. ...
  • 3 Bowers & Wilkins Px8. ...
  • 4 Beats Studio Pro. ...
  • 5 Sennheiser Momentum 4.


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In the United States, it's required to switch your phone to airplane mode. But it's not because the plane will crash if you don't. According to Smarter Travel, by not turning your phone onto airplane mode, your phone will attempt to make connections with the cell towers around it.

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Bluetooth devices, such as wireless keyboards or headphones, can be used during the flight but must be switched off for taxi, take-off and landing.

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I'm traveling on 787 TUI Dreamliner plane, I hope this is helpful. Yes you can use your own headphones but you might need an adapter. Please purchase and adapter prior to travel.

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If you are in an airplane, however, AirPods and other earbuds are not that great to use if you want to watch the in-flight entertainment units. Because the earbuds operate only with Bluetooth and have no plug adapters, you will be stuck if you try to use them for in-flight movies!

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