These are 5 of the best travel pillows for a cozy and comfy flight

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If you’re someone who takes frequent flights, chances are a travel pillow is part of your arsenal of carry-on items. Travel pillows can turn that stiff economy seat into a space where you might have a hope of getting some sleep before landing at your destination.

And while that free travel pillow that some airlines handout prior to take-off might cut it for some folks, investing in one that can actually support the weight of your head (in a position that won’t require a trip to a chiropractor) is worth it.

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From the inflatable to the fashionable, we scoured the reviews on Amazon to find five of best travel pillows on the market right now.

A travel pillow for: someone who can never find the right position

If the traditional crescent-shaped pillow never seems to cut it, Huzi’s infinity pillow might be for you. The möbius-shaped design, which is made from a blend of nylon and bamboo, can be worn in a variety of ways, which means you can move it until you find that sweet spot, including cradling your hands inside part of the pillow. It can also be pulled over the ears to help muffle surrounding noise or over the eyes to block light and also packs up into a convenient sized ball when you’re in transit to and from the plane.

What people are saying: “This travel pillow is very versatile! I love that this pillow can transform into whatever you want it to be, unlike other travel pillows that only take one shape.” – Megan

Huzi infinity pillow, $29.99 at Amazon

A travel pillow for: someone who’s anxious to leave their memory foam pillow at home

Your luggage doesn’t have room to pack your favourite full-sized memory foam pillow, but you can definitely spare room for this travel pillow option. Phixnozar memory foam pillow gets some of the best reviews out there thanks to the super soft microfibre, premium memory foam and magnetic rope tie that holds the shape that’s most comfortable for you. It also works on flat surfaces: just turn the pillow upside down and rest your head on your tray table.

What people are saying: “This travel pillow is so comfortable! It is well made and easy to clean. It supports your neck and allows you to get comfortable to sleep. I put it on just to be more comfortable and have more neck support while watching the on board movie and fell asleep! It is honestly the first time I got off a plane and felt well rested.” – Sonja

Phixnozar memory foam pillow, $19.99 at Amazon

A travel pillow for: someone who’s shorter or taller than average

The TRTL Plus is a completely adjustable and customizable travel pillow that boasts a unique ergonomic design and lets wearers adjust the height of the pillow depending on their size and sleep position preference. The design softly caresses the head and neck in comfortable and natural positions and is made from breathable fabric, so you don’t wake up in a sweaty mess.

What people are saying: “I recently purchased this and used it on a 16.5 hr non-stop flight, where I was sitting in Econ+. Slept a solid 7-8 hours with no sleep aid medication…The support customization through the adjustable ‘wings’ and the scarf-like wrap allowed me to get the perfect fit that was both stable and comfortable.” – D. Makishima

TRTL Plus pillow, $59.99 at Amazon

A travel pillow for: someone who wants a more natural position

The Sunany uses an H-shape design, rather than a C-shape, for its inflatable pillow. This unique shape promises to stop your head from tilting into awkward positions and the flat back decreases the chance of any unnecessary pressure that might cause pain or headaches. Oh, and it also has a built-in hood to avoid eye contact with your seatmate. This particular pillow is made from a softy velvet material that’s pleasant on the skin and there’s even a built-in pocket to store your phone while you zone out to your fav playlist or podcast.

What people are saying: “I have a minor neck injury, and traditional neck pillows do not work well because they push my head forward too much, which irritates the injury and causes inflammation. This neck pillow is designed to allow your head a more naturally aligned position for sleeping. Takes me two breaths to inflate, and the hood accessory included with the neck pillow is next level.” – Steve Jefferies

Sunany travel pillow, $18.99 at Amazon

A travel pillow for: Someone whose head always nods them awake

If you’re a person who, regardless of the travel pillow shape, finds upright sleep causes your head to bounce around, a built-in strap system will fix that. GoSleep’s memory foam pillow and mask set attach around the seat’s headrest and then once the mask is on, comfortably keeps the head in place behind the pillow.

What people are saying: “All that changed when a friend recommended the Go Sleep kit. I put my seat back, rest my head on the pillow (memory foam, super soft), strap on the mask and adjust the toggles, and put in the ear plugs. (I usually wait and do this just after the beverage service.) The VERY FIRST TIME, I slept the whole way across the country! (I think the cord did the trick. I never would have thought of that.)” – Perry Ewell

GoSleep travel pillow set, $39.99 at Amazon