Cheap Flights to Alghero from HK$379

Depending on where you're coming from, your trip to Alghero could be as easy as pie or it could drag on forever. Here are some handy tips that will help you start your next big adventure on the right foot.What to pack in your hand luggage:

• A plane ride can be easy if you've got all the right stuff. First of all you'll need toiletry items, such as lip balm and hand cream, a spare set of clothes and a good book. Secondly, make room in your bag for your electronic devices, chargers, medications and maybe a cozy neck pillow too. Lastly, be sure to bring your passport, travel docs and some cash.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• Put all your full-sized bottles of shampoo and hair gel in your checked luggage. Any gels or liquids in your carry-on bag larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) won't be allowed on. Sharp or pointed objects, like your Swiss Army knife, and dangerous goods which are flammable or explosive, such as flares, bleaching agents and fuels, are also banned.

What to wear on a flight:

• Comfort really should be your highest priority when selecting what to wear on board. Consider your choice of footwear with care too, as swollen feet and ankles are quite common. Flat, slightly roomy shoes are your best bet.
• The result of lengthy periods of inactivity, DVT (deep vein thrombosis) is a blood clotting condition that can affect some passengers on long-haul flights. But the good news is there are ways to lower your risk of developing it. Stay well hydrated, walk around the cabin as much as possible and wear compression tights or socks.

A little pre-planning before your flight will make your trip to Alghero a pleasure. Check out our handy hints for a swift journey past security:

• Your boarding pass and passport will need to be presented to security personnel. Keep them within easy reach so you don't hold up the queue.
• Your jacket, belt, keys and other small items, like coins, will need to go on a tray through the X-ray machine. Make the whole process easier by removing them as it gets closer to your turn.
• For just a few minutes, you'll need to unplug from the digital world. Your phone, laptop and any other electronic gadgets will need to be sent through the scanner.
• Any liquids or gels, such as perfume or hand cream, that you want to bring on board must be no greater than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters). Also, everything must fit inside a quart-size (one liter), clear zip-lock bag.
• Lightweight sneakers are a practical footwear choice as you're less likely to have to remove them when passing through security. Boots and other heavy-style shoes are usually subjected to extra screening.
• Pocket knives and other sharp items are prohibited in the cabin. They'll be confiscated at security, so pack them in your checked baggage.