February 9, 2018 pedalgoa

What to wear on a flight to India + What NOT to wear :: long haul flight to asia. international travel tips.

What to wear on a flight to India: Best clothes to wear on a long haul flight to Asia

 

So, if you’re flying to India in the summer, you might be conflicted about what to wear on your long flight to Asia.

On the one hand, you’re leaving from a warm weather location and you’re going to a warm weather destination.

But on the other hand… to get between those places… it’s COLD!

That would be the plane.

Although this might also depend on your tolerance for cold.

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So generally…

Planes are cold

So while you may be tempted to wear clothes that will keep you cool when you arrive India, you may not want to do that so you can be comfortable on the plane.

And if you’re headed to India when during the cold weather months back home like December, January, or February, you probably don’t want to be dragging around your warm puffy winter jacket everywhere with you in India!

So…



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What should you wear on a flight to India?!

Well of course people have different preferences.

Here first is the quick list of what to wear on a flight to India:

And a few more items to bring with you on the plane:

 

What to wear on a flight to India: Best clothes to wear on a long haul flight to Asia

 

Now…

Let’s start with your feet!

 

DON’T wear flip flops

Well, wear these very boho sandals if you insist. 😉

But because your flight could be on the chilly side, you might not want to expose your feet and toes to those cold temperatures.

If you’ll be wearing only sturdy travel sandals like these for when you need extra traction and comfort for long walks on the streets of India, it may eliminate the need to take any shoes at all.

In that case, there is one thing you want to make sure you wear on your flight to India…

 

SOCKS!

Covering your feet fully in socks and shoes would be the best option to keep your feet warm.

The next best option when you just don’t want to take shoes with you to India is to make sure you pack some socks in your carry-on luggage.

Then, when you get on your flight, you can put on a pair (or two) of long wool socks like these, sit back, relax, and be happy that your feet are cozy. 😉

The longer the sock are, the better.

Even if you’re wearing shoes, you might want to consider either wearing or taking some warm socks.

Because when can socks come in the most handy?

If you get lucky and end up with an empty seat next to you! 😉

Then, you might be able to manage to lie down a bit, in which case you’ll probably be most comfortable without shoes on.

You likely don’t want to go to sleep barefoot because you don’t want to freeze your feet.

You may also look to get compression socks like these to keep the circulation in your legs while on your flight.

Whether you wear these socks or not, try to get up and walk down the aisle every hour or so if you’re not sleeping for the same reason.

 

Travel blanket

With a cold plane on a long haul flight, you just might love the idea of having a blanket.

First you’ll want to find out if your airline supplies blankets during the flight.

If you’re flying a budget airline to reach India, chances are slim that you’ll be provided a blanket for free.

Some airlines charge $10 to “rent” a blanket for the flight.

And then there are other airlines who supply blankets to provide travelers with comfort for the long flight.

So it would be helpful to know if you’ll be getting a blanket so you can plan accordingly.

Not just so you can decide whether or not to take your own blanket, but it can help to know how many layers you’ll want to wear on the plane in case you do get cold.

Because if blankets are provided for free, you can always ask for extra blankets if it turns out that you didn’t wear enough layers.

Here are some travel blankets you might want to take with you on your flight.

And on the note of getting comfortable for sleeping on the plane… here are some travel pillows too!

 

Instead of packing your warmest clothes in your suitcase, wear them!

If you are prone to getting cold easily, wearing minimal clothing is an easy way to get cold on your flight real quick!

You might be able to get away with it on a flight that’s 1-2 hours long, but once your flight starts to get longer (like when you’re flying half way around the world), it can start to get cold.

 

Comfortable pants

Any long pants you’re planning on taking to India, wear them onto the plane.

You might even want to take more than one pair onto your carry-on luggage.

If they are the type of pants that can be layered, you may consider packing into your carry-on an extra pair of pants too, even if you don’t typically wear them layered.

If the pants you’re planning on wearing in India are on the thin side like some of these, your legs could end up a bit cold.

That’s why you might consider wearing 2 pairs of lightweight pants… if you’re only planning on taking lightweight pants with you to India.

Here are some comfortable capris. These could go well as a plane outfit with the long wool socks.

Some popular types of pants to wear on a long flight:

 

Wear your long sleeve shirts

If you’re planning on taking a light jacket with you to India, you’ll want to wear it onto the plane.

The same thing goes for any long sleeve shirts that were going to end up in your luggage.

Wearing these clothes can also free up space in your luggage! Win-win. 😉

These things can also help you pack your travel backpack or suitcase better so you can find all of your packed items quickly once you reach India!

And if you weren’t planning on taking a light jacket or long sleeve shirt… well, add it to your India packing list!

You might end up with a slightly breezy evening in India, like on an overnight train in the sleeper compartment, so it’s good to have just in case.

And if you’re headed to India in the winter months, the northern part of India can get chilly in the evenings! That includes Delhi.

 

Packable jackets

If you’ll be flying to India from cold weather in the winter months, you may consider getting a packable down jacket like one of these.

If you’re in the US, you might be able to find a packable down jacket at Costco for $20 if it’s in season.

Wearing this kind of jacket will allow you to get you from your home to the airport in the winter while keeping you protected against the cold temperatures, and you won’t have to hold a heavy and hot jacket once you’re in India with hot weather.

Once you get outside the airport and are exposed to those hot temperatures, the last thing you’ll want is to be carrying around a heavy winter jacket!

Packable jackets can scrunch up to be relatively small, so once your plane lands in India, you can pack it away in your backpack or suitcase easily.

Having this kind of jacket will also make it so you don’t have to worry as much about being too cold when you’re flying.

You can also have it when you come across those chilly nights!

 

Money belt

Money belts like these can be useful in India so your money can be close to you at all times.

It’s more secure than carrying your valuables in a purse.

They are designed to fit your passport, credit cards, and cash.

They can likely also fit your phone.

What can make them perfect to wear on your flight to India is so you don’t have to worry about what to do with your wallet when you sleep.

There are comfortable money belts that you wear around your waist and under your clothes.

So when you fall asleep during your flight, you can rest easy knowing that your passport and money is safe.

There is probably a low risk of anyone stealing anything from you on a plane, especially on an international flight, but if you are the worrying type, it can make you feel that much more secure!

Plus, it can come in handy in India too!

There’s the kind that you wear around your waist.

And there’s also the kind that you wear around your neck like these.

With both types, it’s possible to conceal them under your clothes.

And…

See if you can catch the sunrise or sunset from 30,000 feet above during your long haul flight to Asia!

 

What to wear on a flight to India: Best clothes to wear on a long haul flight to Asia

HAPPY FLYING TO INDIA!

 



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I also don't go snorkeling without a personal swim float buoy. Not only does it help to keep me visible, but it makes for a perfect way to rest out in deeper water! Oh, and it also serves as a dry bag so I can take stuff into the water with me.

Another way I have taken valuables into the water with me is to wear a travel money belt that I don't mind getting wet with salt water (it's not waterproof but I have several so I just use one of them) and then I put things in a ziplock freezer bag, and put that freezer bag in the money belt.

There are also designated waterproof waist pouches that you can store your valuables and take into the water with you.


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