Flights to Heki, Pazin from NT$3,150

If you're poorly prepared, air travel can be challenging. But there's no need to panic. Follow these tips and tricks and enjoy a pleasant start to your vacation in Heki.What to pack in your hand luggage:

• First things first, pack in your passport, official ID, credit cards and daily medications. Next, you'll need some entertainment to while away the time. A juicy book and a tablet filled with your favorite shows are good options. If you plan to take a quick nap, a neck pillow and a pair of earplugs will also come in handy. Finally, make room for a few toiletry items to ensure you arrive at your destination feeling fresh and ready to go.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• Check carefully that you don't have a sharp object lurking in the bottom of your hand luggage. Other restricted items include explosive or flammable products, such as aerosol cans and fuel, and gels and liquids in containers larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters).

What to wear on a flight:

• The long, narrow aisles of your airplane are no fashion runway. Layer up with comfortable clothing and take a sweater as it can get quite cool in the cabin during long-haul flights. Flat, slightly roomy shoes are also recommended.
• A condition known as DVT (deep vein thrombosis) is a risk on long-haul flights. It results from blood clotting due to poor circulation. Doing regular foot and leg exercises while seated is a great way to prevent this occurring. Wearing a good-quality pair of compression tights or socks also helps reduce the risk.

It's all about being prepared. We've pulled together some helpful hints for a fuss-free trip through security. Watch out Heki, here you come:

• First things first. Your boarding pass and passport will need to be inspected by airport security. Keep them someplace accessible so you don't have to dig around for them.
• Next up, both you and your carry-on luggage must be X-rayed. To make the process quick and painless, remove anything that might trigger the alarms. Items such as your jacket, belt and earphones need to go through the machine.
• All your electronics, including your phone and laptop, will also need to be separately scanned.
• Any liquids or gels, such as perfume or toothpaste, that you want to bring on board must be no larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters). Also, everything must fit inside a quart-size (one liter), clear zip-close bag.
• There's a good chance you'll be required to take your shoes off for scanning, so wearing slip-on shoes is always a wise idea.
• Sharp or pointed items can't be taken on board. They'll be confiscated at security, so pack them in your checked luggage.