What to do on a plane: keep it simple, comfortable, and low-drama. Popular options include reading, downloading movies or shows, listening to music or podcasts, doing puzzles, journaling, napping, organizing your phone, or just watching the window view go by.

Quick ideas

  • Read a book or magazine.
  • Watch downloaded movies or shows.
  • Listen to music, podcasts, or an audiobook.
  • Do crosswords, Sudoku, or other travel puzzles.
  • Journal, plan your trip, or make a to-do list.
  • Sort photos, clear storage, or clean up email if you have access.
  • Nap or just relax with a window seat view.
  • Stretch lightly or take a short walk when it’s safe to do so.

Best picks by mood

  • Want to relax: sleep, music, meditation, window-gazing.
  • Want to be productive: journaling, trip planning, email cleanup, language practice.
  • Want entertainment: movies, podcasts, games, books.
  • Want something social: chat with a seatmate only if they seem open to it.

A simple plane routine

  1. Set up your downloads before boarding.
  1. Start with something easy, like music or a movie.
  1. Switch to a puzzle or book when you want a screen break.
  1. Hydrate, stretch, and take breaks if the flight is long.
  1. Save nap time for the middle stretch of the flight if you can.

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