Flights to Azkoitia, Basque Country from NT$25,932

Depending on where you're coming from, your trip to Azkoitia could be completely painless or it could drag on forever. We've put together some useful hints that will help you start your next great escape on the right foot.What to pack in your hand luggage:

• Air travel can be easy if you carry the right stuff. Firstly, you'll want a few toiletry items, such as deodorant, toothpaste and a toothbrush, a fresh set of clothes and a good book. Next, leave space in your bag for your phone and charger, your medications and perhaps a blow-up neck pillow as well. Lastly, don't forget to bring your passport, travel papers and your credit cards.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• Leave all your full-sized bottles of shampoo and conditioner in your checked luggage. Any liquids or gels in your carry-on suitcase larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) will be confiscated by security. Pointed or sharp objects, like your pocket knife, and dangerous goods which are explosive or flammable, such as aerosols and matches, are also banned.

What to wear on a flight:

• The narrow aisles of a plane are not the best place for a fashion parade. Wear comfortable clothes and remember to bring a cardigan as the temperature can drop inside the cabin during long-haul flights. Flat, enclosed shoes are also a wise idea.
• The result of lengthy periods of inactivity, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a serious condition that can affect passengers during long-haul flights. The great news is there are ways to reduce the risk of developing it. Stay well hydrated, get up and wander the aisles as often as you can and wear compression socks to help improve your circulation.

Being organized before you arrive at the airport will help make your getaway to Azkoitia a piece of cake. Here are some top tips for a speedy journey through security:

• Your boarding pass and travel ID will need to be presented to airport security personnel. Keep them handy so you don't have to dig around for them.
• Next up, both you and your carry-on bag must be X-rayed. To make the process quick and painless, take off anything that is likely to set the alarm off. Items like your coat, belt and headphones need to go through the machine.
• All your electronic devices, including your phone and laptop, will also need to be scanned separately.
• Remember to remove liquids and gels from your carry-on bag. They often need to be sent through the X-ray separately. Each product should be no larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) and everything must fit in a quart-size (one liter), clear zip-lock bag.
• There's a possibility that you'll be asked to take your shoes off to be X-rayed, so wearing lightweight sneakers is always a smart idea.
• Sharp or pointed objects (like knives and scissors) can't be taken on board. They'll be seized at security, so pack them in your checked luggage.