10 Unique Travel Pillows For Every Type of Sleeper For A Comfortable Flight

1. Foxseon Travel Pillow

A more affordable dupe of the TikTok-viral Trtl Pillow, this neck pillow looks more like a scarf, except hidden inside is a firm piece of plastic for you to lean on as you catch a few Z’s. With its unique butterfly shape, you get head, lower jaw, and shoulder support, allowing you to sleep in an upright yet comfortable position — a godsend for your posture.

Foxseon Travel Pillow, $43, Buy it from Amazon

2. Travelmall 4-in-1 Heat and Massage Pillow

This is like your typical U-shaped neck pillow – on steroids. Aside from the hood, which is handy for blocking out light and keeping your head and ears warm (while also lending you an air of mystery), it also has heat and massage functions to help relax those tense muscles. If that wasn’t enough, it also boasts a special built-in pump for easy inflating and deflating to adjust the firmness of the pillow.

Travelmall 4-in-1 Heat and Massage Pillow, $49, Buy it from The Wonder Shop

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3. Sleeper Hold

While we want to nod off on the plane, we don’t actually want our heads to start bobbing up and down during a long flight. The Sleeper Hold, as its name suggests, deftly eliminates this issue by holding your head in place with a blindfold, which is strapped to a pillow that takes the shape of your head for personalised comfort and support. With your head anchored down, feel free to let loose and doze off whenever you like.

Sleeper Hold, $70 (U.P. $105). Available at Sleeperhold.com.

4. Dot&Dot Twist Memory Foam Travel Pillow

 If you’ve been through countless neck pillows and can’t seem to find one that fits the way you want it to, this flexible tube may be what you’re looking for because you can easily bend it, twist it, or straighten it out completely to complement the position you’re most comfortable sleeping in. A number of reviews mention how it saved them from sleepless purgatory on extremely long flights or road trips, although there are also a few that say they wish it were softer, so you might want to consider this only if you’re a fan of firmer pillows.

Dot&Dot Twist Memory Foam Travel Pillow, $36, Buy it from Amazon 

5. Huzi Infinity Pillow

Those who had an issue with the previous item being not soft enough should probably go with the Huzi Infinity Pillow instead, which is obviously a lot more plumper. It’s also made out of super soft and breathable bamboo fabric, bringing the comfort factor up a notch. Because of its shape, you can use it however you wish, whether wrapped around your neck like a scarf for ample neck and chin support or as a full-on pillow to lean on. We imagine it’s like bringing a slice of your duvet with you.

Huzi Infinity Pillow, $114.30, Buy it from Amazon

6. J-Pillow Travel Pillow

The former flight attendant who invented this unique J-shaped pillow noticed that passengers often had difficulty falling asleep on planes due to an unsupported head, neck, and chin, so she designed it to address these exact problems. The unique design has even scored a British Invention of the Year award. We love how the pillow looks like a little creature that’s giving you a hug when you put it on.

J-Pillow Travel Pillow, $75.11, Buy it from Amazon

7. BLABOK Inflatable Travel Pillow

Those who always fell asleep at their desks in class would be familiar with this napping position, where you lean your head and arms forward. This inflatable cushion lets you do it in a way that’s a lot friendlier on your spine since there’s less strain from leaning too forward. While it has garnered plenty of glowing reviews, there are some things to take note of – there are also users who warned about the seams around the face hole being a little uncomfortable as well as the fact that it might not be easy to use if the passenger in front of you reclines their seat back.

BLABOK Inflatable Travel Pillow, $46.89, Buy it from Amazon

8. The Tube

Here is an ingenious way of bringing some extra clothes with you on your next budget flight without worrying about going over the airline’s carry-on weight allowance — just stuff them all into The Tube and voila! you’ve got a neck pillow, which usually doesn't count towards the limit. While reviewers confirm that you can indeed fit a lot of clothes inside, they added that it’s not the most comfortable, and probably more suitable for someone with no trouble falling asleep anywhere (lucky you).

The Tube, $72.23, Buy it from Amazon

9. Ostrichpillow Original Napping Pillow

Prepared to attract a few raised eyebrows from your fellow travellers because let’s be real: this is one funny-looking pillow. But wait a while and they will be gazing at you in envy instead when they notice just how darn comfortable you look. We reckon the reason it’s called the “Ostrichpillow” is because it makes you feel like you buried your head in the sand (you know, like an ostrich), blocking out noise, light, and other pesky sleep-disturbing distractions. Worth the stares, if you ask us.

Ostrichpillow Original Napping Pillow, $169, Buy it online

10. Travelrest Ultimate Travel Pillow

Taking one’s beloved chou chou bolster with them on their flight might be frowned upon, so here’s the next best thing: a really long travel pillow that extends all the way down across your body, which you can hug as you rest your head on the top. Reviews are rather mixed, with some saying it wasn’t as comfortable as they expected and others swearing by it on their long-haul journeys, but we guess when it comes to something as personal as your pillow, things can be rather subjective — which also applies to everything else on this list. In any case, happy travels!

Travelrest Ultimate Travel Pillow, $70.25. Get it here.