Flights to Sant Marti Sesgueioles, Catalonia from NT$16,140

Wherever you're coming from, flying can be a pleasant experience if you've prepared well enough. We've put together a list of handy hints that will help get your Sant Marti Sesgueioles escape started on the right note.What to pack in your hand luggage:

• The trick to having a great flight experience is to be prepared. So, let's start with the essentials: passport, boarding pass, cash and any vital medications. Next, bring items that'll help keep you entertained, like some electronic devices or a thrilling book. It's also a wise idea to bring your chargers, a neck pillow and a pair of earphones. Last but not least, be sure to pop in toiletries like a toothbrush, deodorant and a fresh set of clothes.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• Pack all your full-sized bottles of hair gel and hairspray in your checked baggage. Any liquids in your carry-on suitcase larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) will be confiscated. Sharp or pointed objects, like your treasured pocket knife, and dangerous products which are explosive or flammable, such as flares, chemicals agents and poisons, are also not allowed.

What to wear on a flight:

• The aisles of your airplane are no fashion runway. Layer up with comfortable clothing and remember to take a cardigan as it can get quite cool inside the cabin during longer flights. Closed-toed, flat shoes are also a wise idea.
• Caused by lengthy periods of inactivity, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a serious condition that can affect some passengers during long-haul flights. The good news is there are proven ways to reduce the risk of developing it. Keep your fluids up, get up and wander the aisles as much as possible and wear compression socks to help improve your circulation.

The secret is to be well organized before you get to security. That way, you'll be hopping onto that plane to Sant Marti Sesgueioles in no time flat. Follow these helpful tips and get your trip off to a spectacular start:

• First things first. Your travel documents and ID will need to be inspected by security personnel. Keep them someplace accessible to avoid fumbling around for them.
• Next up, both you and your hand luggage must be X-rayed. To speed things up, take off anything that might trigger the alarms. Items like your belt, coat and earphones need to go through the machine.
• For just a few minutes, you'll have to unplug from technology. Your tablet, phone and any other electronics will need to be sent through the scanner.
• Any gels or liquids, such as toothpaste or perfume, that you want to take on board must be no larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters). They must also all fit inside a quart-size (one liter), clear zip-close bag.
• Slip-on shoes are a clever footwear choice as you're less likely to be asked to remove them when passing through security. Hiking boots and other heavy shoes are usually subjected to additional screening.
• Sharp or pointed objects (like knives and scissors) are not allowed on board. They'll be seized at security, so put them in your checked bags.