12 Best Apps to Use During Long Air Flights

The magic of flying can capture anyone. View. The mysterious thrill of crossing oceans. An invigorating feeling as you get closer to your destination.

Regardless, international flights, especially long ones, can get boring! There really isn't much you can do on a plane except sit, sleep and watch boring movies.

Let's see if we can help you with this article to make your next flight much more colorful than you are used to.

We've found 12 of the best airplane mode apps to install on your device and use during a long trip.

Many of these apps allow you to use them offline, so you can have fun without spending money on Wi-Fi networks.

Audible

Website | iOS | Android

The first application on the list is Audible. If you're a book lover and don't want to disturb your neighbors by turning on the lights, this app is for you.

Audible is a comprehensive source of audiobooks of every possible genre. Simply pop in your headphones, pick a book, and sail away from the often cramped seat.

Once you download a book, you don't need an internet connection to read it.

FluentU

Website | iOS | Android

Another app that is great for passing the time during the flight is FluentU. Why not learn a foreign language during the flight, especially if you are traveling to a country where people speak that language!

FluentU takes real videos such as music videos, movie trailers, news and inspirational speeches and turns them into personalized language learning lessons. Watching authentic videos is a fun way to immerse yourself in the language as real speakers use it while actively expanding your vocabulary.

Plus, you can access interactive flashcards and word lists and personalized quizzes that evolve as you learn.

You need a Wi-Fi connection to watch FluentU videos, but you can download certain files for offline viewing.

Minecraft Pocket Edition

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The mobile version of this game is just as easy and addictive as the original. Your flight will be over in the blink of an eye.

You can play Minecraft Pocket Edition offline, but you will need an internet connection to play with other users.

Pocket

Website | iOS | Android

Wouldn't it be wonderful to have a magazine carefully selected based on your personal tastes? With Pocket, you can save web content and read it later. This includes news, blog posts, videos, stories, recipes and much more!

You can add your favorite online publications and create a constantly updated feed with only the content that suits you. Since you're heading off on a long flight, Pocket will help you catch up on the content you've been saving for the rainy days.

The best part about Pocket is that Sync works completely offline.

Bejeweled Classic

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Just like Minecraft Pocket Edition, this game is great for passing the time on long, boring flights.

Bejeweled gives you jewel-matching challenges that keep getting faster and more addictive. In addition, the game is quite flashy and colorful.

The only downside is that Bejeweled can only be played with an internet connection due to the inbuilt ads.

Stack

iOS | Android

Stack is the perfect game for people who might not be into traditional mobile games, but still want something to help them relax. This app will focus your attention on something other than the fact that you are thousands of feet above the ground.

Stack is a colorful and complex game that requires you to stack small tiles. You will need an internet connection to play this game.

If you like it, you can also check other games from the same developer Ketchapp.

Netflix

Website | iOS | Android

Netflix is a great option for long flights! You can find tons of entertaining TV shows, series, and movies available for streaming on Netflix. Some content is also available to download and watch on the plane, without the need to use data.

Wikipedia

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Do you like to browse a lot of information? Wikipedia makes it easy to get lost in the vast amounts of content.

The best part? The application in offline mode allows all this without the need to pay for expensive internet connections during the flight. You'll get off the plane with a lot more unnecessary (and useful!) knowledge than you had when you boarded.

Spotify

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Who doesn't throw Spotify? This music streaming platform is sleek, easy to use, and free (with ads). If you have a Spotify Premium membership, you can download music and players for offline listening.

Sanvello

Website | iOS | Android

Are you one of those people who doesn't really enjoy years? Nothing serious! Sanvello (formerly Pacifica) is a fantastic app that helps people manage stress, anxiety and depression.

With Sanvell, you can track your daily habits to find out what gives you life and what makes you stressed. You can use the app to meditate, learn stress management techniques, and connect with others for mutual support.

Sanvello can be used offline for meditation, but some other activities are not optimized for offline use.

White Noise Lite

Website| iOS | Android

Sometimes airplanes create a strange feeling. They are either extremely noisy with crying children and chattering adults, or they are eerily, uncomfortably quiet.

If you need some ambient noise to calm your nerves or fall asleep, White Noise Lite is a great app to download. It also has a calming effect on fussy babies and relieves headaches. It also works offline.

Air Traffic

Android

Air Traffic is a flight tracker that shows you the paths of other planes (and your own) flying through the air.

Air Traffic is great for aviation enthusiasts who want to see a relatively realistic 3D image of what air traffic actually looks like. It's a fun time-wasting toy and gives you a better sense of what you're getting yourself into as a frequent flyer.

As this application requires access to GPS and tracks other aircraft, you will need an internet connection to use it.