Stop dreading your next flight—these 13 tricks will keep you calm.

Flying should be exciting, but for anxious travelers, it feels more like a test of survival. The second those cabin doors close, your mind starts racing—what if something goes wrong? What if turbulence gets bad? What if you just can’t shake that awful feeling in your chest? Fear of flying isn’t just about planes—it’s about control, uncertainty, and a brain that won’t stop running worst-case scenarios.
But here’s the good news: you don’t have to spend the entire flight gripping the armrest in silent terror. With the right techniques, you can train your brain, relax your body, and actually enjoy the experience instead of just enduring it.
Some of these tactics are backed by science, others by experience, but they all help take the edge off those pre-flight nerves. The goal isn’t just to get through the flight—it’s to step off the plane feeling like you actually won this time.