What to Pack

For a long-haul flight, it's important to pack items in your hand luggage that can help make the journey more comfortable and enjoyable. Here are some essential items to consider:

• Travel Documents: Passport, visa (if required), boarding pass, and any other necessary documents should be easily accessible.
• Medications: Any prescription medications (with prescription) as well as over-the-counter medications needed for the flight for common issues like headaches or motion sickness.
• Comfort Items: Neck pillow, eye mask, earplugs, and a light jacket or shawl for added comfort during the flight.
• Entertainment: Books, magazines, or an e-reader, along with headphones or earbuds to enjoy personal devices.
• Electronic Devices: Phone, tablet, or laptop, along with chargers and adapters to keep them powered throughout the flight.
• Toiletries: Toothbrush, toothpaste, and other essential toiletries to freshen up during the flight.
• Snacks: Healthy snacks to keep hunger at bay, as well as a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated.
• Change of Clothes: A spare set of clothes in case of spills or for a fresh change before landing.
• Important Items: Wallet, jewellery, and any other valuables should be kept in your hand luggage.
• Travel Comforts: Compression socks to improve circulation, moisturiser to prevent skin dryness, and lip balm to stay hydrated.
• Documents: Keep copies of important travel documents, such as travel insurance, emergency contact information, hotel reservations and the itinerary on your phone.
• Personal Items: Sunglasses, travel-sized hand sanitiser, and tissues for personal hygiene.

For Finland there are two associated plug types C and F. Finland operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz.

Plug type C is the plug which has two round pins plug types and F is the plug which has two round pins with two earth clips on the side.

If you have an item (e.g. laptop) with a South African 3-prong plug, you will have to buy an adaptor from a 3-prong to a 2-prong.