Cheap Flights to Isa Town from HK$861

Wherever you're coming from, flying can be a seamless experience if you've prepared well. Check out these top travel tips that will get your Isa Town holiday started on the right note. What to pack in your hand luggage:

• A plane trip can be a pleasure if you've got all the right gear. First of all you'll need basic toiletries, such as lip balm and hand cream, a clean pair of socks and a few magazines. Next, find room in your bag for your phone, tablet and chargers, your important medications and perhaps a quality neck pillow too. Lastly, don't forget to bring your passport, travel docs and your credit cards.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• Check carefully that you don't have a sharp object lurking in the bottom of your carry-on luggage. Other prohibited items include explosive or flammable substances, like aerosols and matches, and gels and liquids in containers larger than 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres).

What to wear on a flight:

• The aisles of an aircraft aren't the place for a fashion parade. Don comfortable layers and pick shoes that are roomy, flat and easy to remove.
• You're probably aware of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a blood clot condition caused by prolonged periods of sitting. To minimize your risk on board, stay hydrated, consider wearing compression socks or tights and move your lower limbs often.

As savvy travellers know, the secret is to be organised before you arrive at security. That way, you'll be boarding that plane to Isa Town in the blink of an eye. Follow these helpful tips and get your holiday off to a great start:

• Be sure to keep your boarding pass and ID easily accessible. They're the first items you'll be asked for by airport security.
• Next up is the X-ray machine. Empty your pockets and remove anything metal that is likely to beep. This includes items like headphones or earphones, as well as your coat or jacket. They'll all need to go on the X-ray conveyor belt.
• All your electronics, including your phone and laptop, must also be scanned.
• Remove all gels and liquids from your hand luggage. They usually need to be sent through the X-ray separately. Each product should be in a container no larger than 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres) and everything must fit inside a quart-size (one litre), clear zip-close bag.
• It's also possible you'll need to remove your shoes for scanning, so wearing slip-on sneakers is always a clever idea.
• Sharp or pointed items are not allowed on board. They'll be confiscated at security, so pack them safely away in your checked baggage.