Boarding a long flight? Here's how to make the most of the time and keep yourself entertained

The worst part of visiting a new country is probably the long flights! Restricted movements, limited space and same view from the window are the classic ingredients of boredom. While we can’t do anything to change these for you, read through this list to see how you can have fun by yourself without moving from your seat!

Read a book

Possibly the best way to utilise long hours, reading a book on a flight can be a very fulfilling experience. In the absence of work calls, loud noises and the luxury to stay in the same spot for hours at end, you are more likely to finish reading a book on a flight rather than at home!

Watch a movie

International flights are WiFi enabled for a reason! Long flights are the perfect excuse for you to binge watch and feel no guilt about it. So go ahead and download or stream your favourite web show or movie!

Learn a new hobby

Long flights are also a great place to develop a new hobby. Always wanted to try your hand at sketching, graphic designing or knitting? Get started! Long, leisurely hours on a flight leaves you with enough time to pick up something new to experiment with!

Play a game

If you are traveling in company, make sure to pack a few games such as cards, pocket chess or scrabble. Playing a game on a long flight is not only a great way to have fun but also an effective way to freshen up your mind when it feels especially rusty!

Listen to music

Listening to music can be a very calming experience in almost every situation. Plug in your earphones, crank up your favourite artist and watch time fly by. You can also tune into podcasts, audio books and meditation apps during a long flight. And if you are feeling especially adventurous, try sampling some music from the country you are flying to!