Does drinking water before a flight help?

Water might sound like a boring drink to you. But, it will help keep you feeling hydrated and refreshed. There's nothing stopping you from drinking tea or coffee before you board your flight. Just try to avoid doing so while you're in the air.



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“Probably the best thing you can do before (and during) your flight is drink water,” says Aviva Rubin, MS, RDN. “Water prevents dehydration and reduces jet lag while keeping you from feeling lethargic.” Keeping yourself sufficiently hydrated is a simple way to get your flight off on the right foot.

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Overall, the best things to eat and drink before flying are water, fruits, and lean protein.

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As a general rule of thumb, I try to stop my water intake two or so hours before my flight is scheduled to depart, the reason, I would think, is obvious — I want to use the plane bathroom as little as possible.

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10 Tips for Plane Travel
  1. Drink more water. Hydration will help you handle anything air travel sends your way. ...
  2. Drink less alcohol. Alcohol presents a double threat to airplane wellness. ...
  3. Pack for hydration. ...
  4. Prepare your immune system. ...
  5. Flex your calves. ...
  6. Stretch everything else. ...
  7. Sleep near the window. ...
  8. Make your own legroom.


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Avoid eating heavy foods, especially spicy foods and foods that you wouldn't even normally eat. Eating something that could really upset your stomach, or give you something worse like food poisoning, isn't fun. It's best to eat healthy foods even if it's just 24 hours before your trip, this could help a lot!

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The 16 Best and Worst Foods to Eat Before Flying
  • High Salt Snacks. Chips and other salty snacks are generally packed for long trips. ...
  • Fried Foods. Fried foods are also high fat foods, which tend to take longer to digest compared to others. ...
  • Beans. ...
  • Spicy Foods. ...
  • Garlic. ...
  • Cruciferous Veggies. ...
  • Coffee. ...
  • Carbonated Drinks.


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Use an electrolyte beverage for effective hydration These results suggest that an electrolyte beverage is more effective than mineral water for hydration under conditions such as when taking a flight.

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It's a list of four things you definitely should NOT eat or drink right before hopping on a plane . . .
  • Salty foods. It's common for people to get dehydrated on planes, thanks to the dry air in the cabin. ...
  • Carbonated beverages. ...
  • Alcohol. ...
  • Coffee.


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While at the airport, 6.3 % of those surveyed said they had consumed edibles and 2.6% had smoked pot, compared to 88% who said they had at least one drink before boarding a plane. The most common reason given was to relax (71%), to sleep (46%), to ease anxiety (40%) and “just for fun” (25%).

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“Probably the best thing you can do before (and during) your flight is drink water,” says Aviva Rubin, MS, RDN. “Water prevents dehydration and reduces jet lag while keeping you from feeling lethargic.” Keeping yourself sufficiently hydrated is a simple way to get your flight off on the right foot.

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Airplane cabins have very low humidity levels. To counteract the dryness, the general rule of thumb is to drink 8 ounces of water per hour (alternating with electrolyte-filled fluids)?. Koncilja further advises travelers to avoid diuretics such as coffee and alcohol in-flight.

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Before your flight, try not to have anything caffeine-related because that can enhance your anxiety and make you more nervous and jittery, she said. During a flight drinking caffeinated drinks - such as coffee, Red Bull and Buckfast - can have a similar impact on the body as alcohol.

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You are allowed to bring a quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and pastes through the checkpoint. These are limited to 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item. This is also known as the 3-1-1 liquids rule.

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Your best bet is water, a light pre-flight meal, and—if you know you're highly-affected during flights—Gas-Ex, which can help if your belly starts acting up, says Dr. Sam. Also make sure to go for a walk every now and then—either to the bathroom or just down the aisle. Moving around can help keep things...well...

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Deep breathing is known to trigger a comfort response and will help prevent hyperventilation. Reading a book or listening to a good podcast can refocus your mind and attention. Distracting yourself from the fact that you are flying can be a great way to keep calm if you're a nervous flyer..

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Wearing jeans helps save luggage space and can be as comfortable as sweats if they are well-worn.

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Here are the ten things you should avoid doing on a plane:
  1. 1 Opening doors midflight.
  2. 2 Sleeping when it is morning at your destination. ...
  3. 3 Smoking and vaping. ...
  4. 4 Getting intoxicated before or during a flight. ...
  5. 5 Joking about bombs. ...
  6. 6 Wearing contact lenses. ...
  7. 7 Letting children run around. ...
  8. 8 Remaining glued to your seat. ...


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If you don't shower after your flight you may end up depositing germs that aren't your own into your new space; particularly your bed. But showering with soap, and shampoo for the hair, removes any of the germs you may have picked up, as well as reduces the levels of your own that have grown over time.

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