When flying for either a few hours or several hours it can seem like it takes forever if you dread flying on a plane.  Flying is a fear that a lot of people have, and is something people dread because it seems impossible to keep entertained.  If you have a flight coming up in the near future, you may want to look into how you can pass the time better.  Entertainment on a plane isn’t hard to come by if you consider a few of these tips.

Read – Reading is a great thing to do on a plane.  Whether you’re catching up with the novel you’re half way into, or you’re looking at magazines it’s good entertainment.  So, be sure to stop at the store beforehand to pick up something to read.  You want to avoid getting these at the airport simply because they can be a lot more expensive.

Listen – Bring your ipod or MP3 player along.  Listening to your favorite songs will instantly put you in a good mood, and can really help pass the time when you’re flying.

Play – There are several games you can play.  I have the Nintendo DS and I think it’s perfect for when I’m on the plane.  There are several Nintendo DS games to choose from, and the price on them really isn’t that bad!  It’s an excellent way to keep entertained on the plane and anywhere else you may be.

Talk – If you’ve got a friend or family member that you’re flying with, catch up on your lives.  Talk about what you’ve been up to, and see what’s going on with them.

Catch up – When flying you have a lot of time to think.  So, you can catch up on your to do lists for when you get home, plan your trip on the plane, and write out a few goals you have in life.  Writing out these important things is a great way to catch up with yourself, and to pass time.

Sleep – Have an early flight or think you will be tired when you’re done flying?  Catch up on your sleep.  Get an airline pillow, listen to your music, and just relax as you’re being shipped someplace else.

Passing time on the plane may seem very hard to do, but it’s really not.  Think of what you like to do at home for hobbies, and think of ways to do them on the plane.  For additional ideas, consider the tips above!