How do you prevent headaches when flying?

How to Prevent a Travel Headache
  1. Try Some Relaxation Techniques. If you're a nervous flyer and you know that stress is one of your triggers, try some relaxation techniques while you're on the plane. ...
  2. Exercise or Stretch Before Your Flight. ...
  3. Avoid Altering Your Diet. ...
  4. Pack Your Headache Essentials. ...
  5. Take an Advil!




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However, flying is possible for cases of controlled chronic intracranial hypertension. In many cases following treatment and medications, the increased fluid and pressure around the brain is under control and flying is possible, but not completely painless.

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Travel Tips for People Who Get Migraines
  1. Stay hydrated.
  2. Stick to your sleep schedule.
  3. Keep calm and carry on.
  4. Don't overdo it in the sun.
  5. Eat right.
  6. Take care of your medications.
  7. Talk to your doctor if you'll be flying.
  8. Watch out for surprise triggers.


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The increasing pressure leads to sinus pain that can usually be felt around the nose, cheekbones, eyes, and forehead. Bending over may make it worse. When flying, the body has to react to changes in cabin pressure during the flight.

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3. Take your medication at least an hour before your flight. If you're taking antihistamines, decongestants, or over-the-counter pain medicine like ibuprofen or acetaminophen, it's important to take your medication at least an hour before your flight so it has time to work before your plane takes off.

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Treating an Airplane Headache or In-Flight Migraine Attack Doctors advise that an airplane headache is best treated with either a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug or a triptan that you've packed in your carry-on bag. Obviously, airlines don't stock them.

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Airplane headache (AH) is an intense, short lasting headache - usually lasts around 30 min [1], and is exclusively related to airplane travels.

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Afrin is sold over the counter and contains Oxymetazoline, a chemical which causes blood vessels to constrict and will ultimately reduce swelling to help keep your sinuses and Eustachian tubes open. Afrin's dosing is one spray each nostril and is best used 30-minutes prior to take-off and landing.

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If suffering from a sinus infection while flying, you may experience severe sinus pressure and pain. We recommend avoiding air travel when possible if you have a sinus infection. By treating the root cause of your sinus pressure and pain, you can avoid a lifetime of painful flights.

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Treat congestion before your trip
If you're congested from allergies or an upper respiratory infection, it's important to do what you can to resolve the congestion before you fly. Common treatments for congestion include antihistamines, decongestants, and nasal steroid sprays.

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