Flights to Dormagen, North Rhine-Westphalia from NT$4,148

Wherever you're coming from, flying can be a pleasurable experience if you've planned ahead. Take a peek at these essential travel tips that will get your Dormagen escape started on the right foot.What to pack in your hand luggage:

• A plane ride can be a great experience if you bring the right things. Firstly, you'll want a few basic toiletry items, such as a toothbrush and hairbrush, a fresh set of clothes and a good novel. Next, find room in your hand luggage for your phone, tablet and chargers, your medications and maybe a proper neck pillow too. Lastly, and most importantly, remember to bring your passport, travel docs and some cash.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• Put all your full-sized bottles of shampoo and hair gel in your checked baggage. Any liquids or gels in your carry-on bag larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) will be confiscated by authorities. Pointed or sharp objects, like your pocket knife, and products which are explosive or flammable, such as aerosols and poisons, are also banned.

What to wear on a flight:

• Comfort really should be your highest priority when picking what to wear on board. Consider your footwear choice carefully too, as swollen feet are a common occurrence. Roomy, closed-toed shoes are always a sensible way to go.
• Unfortunately, a risk of flying long-haul is developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a blood clotting condition caused by extended periods of inactivity. To prevent this, make the most of every opportunity to walk around the cabin and stretch your legs. Compression socks and tights are another great idea to help lower your risk.

As savvy travelers know, the secret is to be prepared before you arrive at the airport security gate. That way, you'll be boarding that plane to Dormagen before you know it. Follow these tips and get your trip off to a spectacular start:

• Be sure to have your ID and boarding pass within close reach. They're the first things you'll be asked to show at security.
• Your belt, coat, keys and other items in your pocket, like your earphones, will need to go through the X-ray machine. Make the whole process faster by removing them as your turn draws near.
• Electronic devices like laptops and phones will also have to go on a tray to be scanned. Don't worry, you'll be back online soon enough.
• Any liquids or gels, such as perfume or hand cream, that you want to bring on board must be no larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters). Also, they all must fit inside a quart-size (one liter), zip-lock bag.
• Lightweight sneakers are a clever footwear choice as you're less likely to be asked to remove them when passing through security. Safety boots and other heavy-style shoes are often subjected to extra screening.
• Avoid taking prohibited items in your carry-on bag. If you have any sharp objects like a pocket knife or tools, put them in your checked suitcase. They won't be allowed in the cabin.