Flights to Oddanchatram, Tamil Nadu from NT$9,793

If you're poorly prepared, airports and flying can be testing. But don't hit the panic button just yet. Follow these useful tips for a pain-free start to your vacation in Oddanchatram.What to pack in your hand luggage:

• A plane ride can be a pleasure if you pack the right stuff. Firstly, you'll want some basic toiletry items, such as a toothbrush and hairbrush, a spare pair of socks and a good book. Secondly, find a spot in your bag for your mobile phone, a charger, any medications and maybe a blow-up neck pillow too. Lastly, and most importantly, be sure to take your passport, travel documents and your bank cards.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• Make sure you don't have a sharp object hiding in one of the zippers of your carry-on luggage. Other restricted items include flammable or explosive products, such as aerosol cans and fuel, and liquids and gels in containers with a capacity of more than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters).

What to wear on a flight:

• The narrow aisles of your plane are no fashion runway. Don comfortable layers and don't forget to bring a sweater as it can get chilly inside the cabin on long-haul flights. Flat, enclosed shoes are also recommended.
• The result of sustained periods of inactivity, DVT (deep vein thrombosis) is a condition that can affect passengers on long-haul flights. But the great news is there are numerous ways to lower your risk of developing it. Keep your fluids up, walk up and down the aisles whenever possible and wear compression socks to help improve your circulation.

Being prepared before you get to the airport can make your getaway to Oddanchatram a piece of cake. Read through our handy tips and tricks for a swift journey through security:

• Be sure to have your travel documents and ID within close reach. They'll be the first things you'll be asked to present to airport security.
• Your jacket, belt, keys and other items in your pocket, like coins, will be required to go through the X-ray machine. Make the whole process faster by removing them before your turn arrives.
• Electronic devices like laptops and phones will also need to go on a tray to be scanned. No need to worry though, you'll be back online before you know it.
• Remove gels and liquids from your hand luggage. They often need to be sent through the X-ray machine 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 good chance you'll need to take your shoes off for scanning, so wearing slip-on shoes is always a good idea.
• Airlines will not allow any pocket knives or other sharp items in your hand luggage. If you must bring these kinds of items, pack them safely in your checked baggage.