What is best to drink before flying?

Drinking prior to a flight, combined with the low cabin humidity, lowers your resistance to cold and flu germs, making you more susceptible to sickness. Stick to just one alcoholic drink, if possible, and then glug down plenty of water to ensure you are well hydrated before you get on the plane.



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Drink plenty of water
Before you even step on board a plane, you should carry a large bottle of water with you. Sure, you can ask for water from the flight attendants. But, it's more convenient to have your own supply for the duration of your flight.

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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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“While plain water is best for staying hydrated, other drinks and foods can help, too,” says Theunissen. “Fruit and vegetable juices, milk and herbal teas add to the amount of water you get each day.” Consider bringing your own herbal tea bags while flying.

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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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Coffee. A lot of us like to grab a pick-me-up before a flight, but it's best to avoid doing so. Besides leaving you with coffee breath, a cup of joe not only can make you jittery and dehydrated but also can irritate your bladder, making you generally uncomfortable.

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Try to avoid alcohol or caffeine as these are dehydrating, and could also contribute to your levels of stress or anxiety. Water is the one. This is an important one. Be prepared for your journey and allow enough time to get to the airport, to avoid added stress getting to the flight you already feel anxious about.

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Jet belly: (noun) the bloated state in which your stomach inflates post-flight. Also, a very unpleasant feeling. May also make you look like you're 3 months pregnant. So how does one prevent this jet belly? Well, it all depends on what you eat on the plane.

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Water might be the best liquid for staying hydrated, but if you really struggle to drink a glass of still water many times over, there are other options that'll help keep you properly hydrated while flying. “While plain water is best for staying hydrated, other drinks and foods can help, too,” says Theunissen.

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Take the magnesium supplement before you sleep; you'll have more energy when you wake up.

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What Are the Best—And Safest—Sleeping Pills for Flights?
  • Ambien. Ambien—the most powerful option on this list and the only one that requires a prescription—works as a sedative-hypnotic medication that slows your brain activity to make you feel very sleepy. ...
  • Tylenol PM. ...
  • Melatonin.


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11 Helpful Tips for Nervous Flyers - from a Fellow Anxious Flyer
  • 1) Tell your travel expert. ...
  • 2) Tell the airline ahead of time. ...
  • 3) Pick an aisle or extra legroom seat. ...
  • 5) Arrive at the airport ahead of time. ...
  • 7) Bring water. ...
  • 9) Do something to distract yourself.


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