How do I not feel sick before flying?

Reduce the chance of air sickness symptoms by: Staying hydrated: drink plenty of water the day before your flight and bring a refillable water bottle to the airport so you can sip water after security screening. Fighting digestive issues by avoiding salty, fatty, spicy, or greasy foods. Not flying on an empty stomach.



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Eat Light. Contrary to popular belief, flying on an empty stomach doesn't help you combat air sickness. In fact, an empty stomach actually exacerbates symptoms. Eat a light meal such as crackers, fruit, and other light snacks.

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  • For well-heeled travellers who spend as much time on airplanes as in their own homes, knowing what to put into your body before a long-haul flight is essential. ...
  • Trail mix. ...
  • Low-sodium food. ...
  • Bananas. ...
  • Lean protein. ...
  • Greek yoghurt. ...
  • Oranges. ...
  • Green smoothie.


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Foods that are OK to Eat Before Flying
  • Lean protein. It is easy to grab a big greasy burger at the airport, but red meat is not the best choice. ...
  • Fruit. Well good news, fruit is on the list of things you can eat. ...
  • Protein bars. Protein bars can be convenient and satisfying but be careful. ...
  • Water.


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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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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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Change your sleep schedule before the flight.
Our circadian rhythms are linked to ambient light — adding light in the evening will keep us awake and delay our clocks, while removing light will let allow us to sleep earlier. Sleep experts say that it takes roughly 24 hours for our biological clocks to shift by one hour.

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10 Foods You Should Never Eat Before Flying
  • Red Meat. Courtesy of Ethan Calabrese. ...
  • Coffee. Airplanes already dry up your body to begin with, so combined with the dehydrating properties in caffeine, you could easily develop a headache or become nauseous.
  • Alcohol. ...
  • Beans. ...
  • Apples. ...
  • Broccoli. ...
  • Carbonated Drinks. ...
  • Spicy Food.


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  • Hygiene items and prescriptions. On your travels, the last thing you want to forget is any essential hygiene or medical item. ...
  • A reusable water bottle. Bringing a reusable bottle saves money and keeps you hydrated. ...
  • Portable power banks. ...
  • Towelettes. ...
  • A quick-dry towel. ...
  • Plastic bags. ...
  • A packable backpack. ...
  • Bottle protectors.


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Usually people are at the airport two hours before take off — a perfect time to eat something before boarding. Plane food often is less desirable than the food you can buy at the airport so it's a perfect chance to find something healthy and balanced before you fly.

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Usually people are at the airport two hours before take off — a perfect time to eat something before boarding. Plane food often is less desirable than the food you can buy at the airport so it's a perfect chance to find something healthy and balanced before you fly.

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Airplane passengers have an 80% chance of getting sick on a flight if they sit in the wrong spot, scientists have found. Data scientists traveled across the US on 10 transcontinental flights to investigate your risk of getting sick on a plane.

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Infectious Diseases
An airline can deny boarding of any passenger who looks unwell, especially if they suspect the passenger might be infectious (infect other passengers).

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