Cheap Flights to Belgium from HK$2,834

We've rounded up all the info you need to make your flight as pain-free as possible. Follow our tips and tricks and you'll be breezing through the airport and having a blast in Belgium in no time.What to pack in your hand luggage:

• Flying can be a cruisy experience if you've got all the right things. First of all you'll need basic toiletry items, such as a toothbrush and some deodorant, a spare pair of socks and a good book. Secondly, make room in your carry-on bag for your phone, tablet and chargers, any vital medications and maybe a blow-up neck pillow as well. Lastly, be sure to bring your passport, travel docs and some cash.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• While the list of restricted items can differ between air carriers, the general guide to follow is avoid carrying anything sharp, flammable or explosive. This includes tools, metal cutlery, fuel and fireworks. Sports equipment like hockey sticks, and items that could harm other people, such as pepper spray and firearms, are also banned from the cabin.

What to wear on a flight:

• The narrow aisles of a plane are no place for a fashion parade. Wear comfortable clothes and remember to take a cardigan as the temperature can drop inside the cabin during longer flights. Slightly roomy, flat shoes are also a good choice.
• Caused by lengthy periods of inactivity, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot condition that can affect passengers during long-haul flights. The great news is there are ways to significantly reduce your risk of developing it. Drink plenty of water, wander through the cabin as much as you can and wear compression tights or socks.

Being prepared before you get to the airport will help make your getaway to Belgium a pleasure. We've rounded up some useful tips and tricks for a swift journey past security:

• Be sure to have your ID and travel documents someplace easily accessible. They're the first things you'll be asked to present to security.
• After that, both you and your carry-on bag will be X-rayed. To make the process quick and painless, take off anything that is likely to trigger the alarm. Items such as your belt, coat and earphones need to go through the machine.
• For just a few moments, you'll have to unplug from technology. Your phone, laptop and any other electronics must also be sent through the scanner.
• Traveling with a new hand cream? Not a problem. As long as the volume is no greater than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) and it's stored in a clear zip-lock bag, you can keep it with you in your carry-on.
• The right choice of footwear can save you several precious minutes. Hiking or heavy-style boots are often required to be removed and X-rayed separately. Slip-on sneakers are usually not.
• Sharp items such as knives and scissors can't be taken on board. They'll be seized at security, so pack them safely away in your checked luggage.