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Actually sleep on a plane in 2019

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Make this the year you actually stay comfortable while travelling.

By Team Commerce

The worst part about travelling is… well, travelling. Nobody likes to spend hours sitting in a cramped space in between two strangers with little to no leg room. In fact, if you think about it, every flight or bus ride is the worst way to begin and end just about every trip. Not to mention all of that wasted time in busy and loud airports or train stations waiting to connect.

If you’re someone who travels a lot, then getting a comfy travel pillow is probably the most important thing you could do. Also up there? Investing in some smart luggage, snagging a quality travel adapter, and finding .

The absolute best thing you can do is to try to make the whole process as comfortable and relaxing as possible, but how do you pick a product? That’s where we come in. We rounded up the best travel pillows that will make your next trip cozy and pleasant without taking up valuable luggage space. 

Whether you are a heavy or light sleeper, we have a travel pillow that will suit you and might make you enjoy flying for long periods of time. Meanwhile, we picked products that won’t break the bank either, so you can rest assured that you got the most bang for your buck while also feeling relaxed and in the right frame of mind to start exploring and enjoying your final destination.

Here are the best 8 travel pillows for your next trip:


Comfortable • Good neck support • Customisable

Doesn’t come with carrying case

If you’re looking for a no fuss travel pillow, the Neck Support Plane Pillow by JUNING is a good option for neck support and comfort while in cramped spaces.

JUNING Travel Pillow

This pillow’s U-shape supports your neck for ultimate comfort.

  • Dimensions:
    12 x 11 x 3.3 inches
  • Weight:
    230 grams
  • Material type:
    Memory foam
Tired of a stiff and awkward neck when travelling? This travel pillow from JUNING uses a unique soft microfiber pillowcase that maximises the high quality and extra-dense memory foam inside, which is perfect for better and customisable neck support. 
Just relax your head and neck inside of its U-shape and this travel pillow will do the rest, so you can just relax to your final destination. If you ever wanted to feel the ultimate comfort, then this travel pillow is for you. It’s even good for lounging around your home while watching TV or taking a nap. 

Rollable • Offers lateral support and comfort • Inflatable

A little pricey • Cover sold separately

The Travelrest is rollable and compact, so it can fit in any bag or suitcase for easy portability.

Travelrest Ultimate Travel Pillow

Just roll it up and toss it in your bag until you need it.

  • Dimensions:
    2.2 x 4.8 x 10.8 inches
  • Weight:
    160 grams
  • Material type:
    Synthetic
Travelling can be tedious, especially if you’re trying to cram a lot in a small space. With valuable storage decreasing on airplanes, you need a travel pillow that’s compact and out of the way. 
Enter Travelrest, an inflatable travel pillow that’s rollable and small enough to fit in a pocket. Just inflate the pillow once you’re onboard and you can sleep with it in various positions for the best travel experience ever. This travel pillow also offers lateral support across your shoulders, chest, and waist. 

Comes with a satin-laced pillowcase • Uses a hand pump to inflate within 60 seconds • No need to use your mouth to inflate it

Not spectacular • Squeaks when it inflates

If you want the portability of an inflatable travel pillow without blowing it up every time you need it, then the Daydreamer Inflatable Neck Travel Pillow is a good solution.

Daydreamer Neck Pillow

This travel pillow features a built-in hand pump, so you don’t have to worry about placing your lips on it.

  • Dimensions:
    11 x 11 x 3.5 inches
  • Weight:
    250 grams
  • Material type:
    Velvet
Are other inflatable travel pillows leaving you breathless? The Daydreamer is an inflatable neck pillow that you don’t have to blow up to inflate. Instead, the pillow features a built-in hand pump, so you don’t have to worry about placing your lips on it. 
It even comes with a satin-laced pillowcase for additional support and style.  

Perfect size for children and adults • Lightweight • Good neck support

Quick wear and tear • Not good for long necks • Pricey

This travel neck pillow from BCOZZY offers chin and neck support for long trips.

BCOZZY Chin Supporting Travel Pillow

This travel pillow wraps around your chin’s natural rest position for better support.

  • Dimensions:
    13.4 x 5.7 x 5.6 inches
  • Weight:
    210 grams
  • Material type:
    Polyester and polyester blend
While most travel pillows only come in one size, the chin-supporting Travel Neck Pillow from BCOZZY comes in various sizes for adults and children with the same support and comfort for whomever is wearing it. The travel pillow wraps around your chin’s natural rest position for better support while sitting. 
The pillow is lightweight with an easy to carry strap attached, while it’s also great for resting or sleeping in awkward positions while travelling on a bus, car, train, or airplane. It’s even great for watching TV at home.  

Stylish • Mechanically engineered for the best sleep • Solid neck and head support

Might get warm on longer trips • A bit awkward to wear

If you want a travel pillow that won’t make you look goofy, the Trtl Pillow is a stylish option, while also giving you the neck support you need on long flights.

Trtl Pillow

This travel pillow claims to be scientifically proven for the best sleep results.

  • Dimensions:
    2.9 x 2.9 x 1.5 inches
  • Weight:
    140 grams
  • Material type:
    Fleece
Most travel pillows are big and bulky when placed around the neck. However, Scottish company Trtl created a travel pillow that’s mechanically engineered to offer the best neck and head support while sitting in a cramped space. 
Trtl Pillow is also scientifically proven for the best sleep results while travelling. It also has an eye for style and looks like a scarf draped around the neck instead of a traditional travel pillow. 

Comes with a built-in hoodie • Comfortable and cozy

Hood is not as thick as it should be • A little expensive

Z9’s Natural Latex Travel Pillow is very comfortable with the addition of a built-in hoodie to completely rest your eyes.

Z9 Natural Latex Travel Pillow

This travel pillow comes with a built-in hoodie.

  • Dimensions:
    23.8 x 4.1 x 4.1 inches
  • Weight:
    380 grams
  • Material type:
    Nature latex with 100% cotton hood
Z9’s travel pillow is made from 100% natural latex particles for the best comfort and support while in a sitting position. Its U-shape is pretty common among travel pillows, but what makes it unique is its built-in hoodie to block out light from your resting eyes. 
Just flip this baby up and the other passengers might think you’re wearing a hoodie, but when they look closer, they’ll notice it’s a Z9 travel pillow instead. 

Immersive • Comfortable and cozy

You’ll look goofy • Pricey

The Ostrich Pillow Original Travel Pillow completely immerses you into the best and most comfortable sleep you’ll ever have, especially in an airport or on a plane.

OSTRICHPILLOW Travel Pillow

Drift off to dreamland in complete comfort.

  • Dimensions:
    16.1 x 4.3 x 11.4 inches
  • Weight:
    300 grams
  • Material type:
    Cotton
This is a strange one, but it certainly stands out more than the rest. The Ostrich Pillow is a unique travel pillow that’s designed for a complete immersive sleep experience. 
Once you place your entire head inside the Ostrich Pillow, you won’t care about looking silly because you’re drifting off to dreamland, as you are cocooned into a comfortable and isolated hub of viscose and elastomer with coated micro-beads for the best sleep ever. 

Lightweight and portable • Cover is removable and washable • 30-day money-back guarantee • Great reviews

A travel pillow that has been scientifically designed to provide a perfect mix of support and comfort.

SNUGL Travel Pillow

It’s designed to provide a mix of comfort and support.

  • Dimensions:
    7 x 12.2 x 11 inches
  • Weight:
    440 grams
  • Material type:
    Elastic Cationic Fabric
The SNUGL Travel Pillow is made from conforming elastic cationic fabric that’s designed to relieve neck pressure and tightness, so you can sleep easier and better. The pillow also promotes and stimulates blood circulation and reduces muscle tension and stress that you might experience from travelling. 
SNUGL is so confident that you’ll love their travel pillow that they’re offering a 30-day money-back guarantee. You won’t lose sleep, so what do you have to lose? 

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