Cheap Flights to Vienna from HK$690

We've pulled together all the info you need to make your journey a stress-free experience. Follow our top tips and you'll be breezing through the airport and discovering Vienna in no time. What to pack in your hand luggage:

• Travelling on a plane can be easy if you carry the right things. First of all you'll need basic toiletry items, such as a toothbrush and lip balm, a clean set of clothes and a good book. Secondly, leave space in your carry-on bag for your electronic devices, chargers, medications and perhaps a neck pillow too. Lastly, and most importantly, be sure to bring your passport, travel papers and your credit cards.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• While the list of prohibited items can differ between airlines, the general guide to follow is nothing flammable, sharp or explosive. This includes things like tools, metal cutlery, fireworks and fuel. Sporting equipment like ice skates, and objects that could harm other people, such as firearms and swords, can't come on board with you either.

What to wear on a flight:

• Choose comfort over style. Prepare for temperature changes in the cabin by layering up, and wear flat, easy-to-remove shoes like slip-ons.
• The result of sustained periods of immobility, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clotting condition that can affect passengers during long-haul flights. Lower your risks by drinking water, keeping your ankles and legs moving and wearing compression socks or tights.

The trick is to be well organised before you get to the security gate. That way, you'll be boarding that plane to Vienna in next to no time. Follow these tips and get your holiday off to a spectacular start:

• Be sure to keep your boarding pass and passport within easy reach. They're the first items you'll be asked to present to airport security.
• The X-ray machine is up next. Remove anything on you that is likely to beep. This includes items like earphones or headphones, as well as bulky coats or jackets. They'll need to be placed on the conveyor belt for screening.
• All electronic gadgets, including your phone and tablet, will also need to be scanned separately.
• Any liquids or gels, such as shampoo or hairspray, that you want to bring on board need to be in containers no greater than 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres). They must also all fit inside a quart-size (one litre), clear zip-close bag.
• Slip-on shoes are a practical footwear choice as you're less likely to be required to remove them when passing through security. Safety boots and other heavy shoes are often subjected to additional screening.
• Airlines will not allow any sharp items or pocket knives in your carry-on luggage. If you need to bring these kinds of items, pack them safely in your checked baggage.