What helps with swelling when flying?

10 Ways to Prevent Swollen Feet During Travel
  • Drink Water Throughout Your Travels. ...
  • Watch Your Diet and Avoid Salty Foods. ...
  • Reach for a Pair of Compression Socks. ...
  • Stretch Your Legs on Long Flights. ...
  • Give Your Feet a Seated Workout. ...
  • Stow Bags Overhead to Maximize Legroom. ...
  • Don't Cross Your Legs.




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Swelling is common during air travel The swelling is a combination of inactivity paired with the force of gravity pulling the fluids in your body toward earth. Sitting with your feet motionless for hours at a time can cause the blood to pool in the veins of your legs, but it isn't the only source of swelling.

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Move the legs frequently when on long flights by walking up and down the cabin. Exercise the calf muscles to improve the flow of blood. Avoid sitting down for too long a period of time.

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If your feet and ankles swell during a flight but the swelling subsides shortly afterward, it's not a serious concern. But if the swelling continues for hours after the flight and if the leg is red or warm to the touch or you have symptoms in only one leg, you need to seek medical care.

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However, the pressure in the cabin caused by being at such a high altitude makes any air trapped in your gut expand, which causes you to feel bloated after a flight.

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Humidity on the plane is sometimes likened to the desert at an interval of 10-20% with some research showing that in a “10 hour flight you lose from 1.6 to 2 liters of water.” Skipping water not only leads to fatigue and a headache, but you can experience bloating, swelling, and tight skin.

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Compression socks prevent swelling
Being able to stand up and walk around or stretching is limited on a plane; therefore, promoting blood circulation is necessary. “Compression socks help to increase circulation, thus preventing swelling in your lower legs and feet,” he explains.

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Raising your legs while you sleep can improve circulation If you have any health issues that put you at risk for blood clotting, elevating your legs whilst sleeping can help to mitigate the risk.

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“This means that the skin on your face and body can become incredibly dehydrated, even on a short flight.” The consequences can appear in the form of oily skin, breakouts and puffiness, as the skin desperately tries to hang on to water and compensate for the arid conditions.

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