Pre-Flight Checklist

Even experienced travelers forget things. This checklist helps you go through the essentials calmly and without rushing. Open it a week before the trip, then once more the day before you fly.

Rules are given as of October 2026 and may change: check with our manager or the official embassy website before you travel.

1. Documents and entry rules

• International passport. Check the expiry date: many countries require the passport to stay valid for a certain period after your return, and to have blank pages.
• Visa. If you need one: have you received it, does it match your passport, are the dates and number of entries correct? If you are not sure whether you need a visa, see our guide on how to find out if you need a visa.
• Online forms. Some countries ask you to fill in an online arrival form before departure.
• Documents for children. If a child is not traveling with both parents, check which documents are needed to leave the country.
• Transit. If you have a connection, check whether you need a transit visa.

Take photos of all your documents and save them both in the cloud and on your phone.

2. Tickets and baggage

• Check the departure time, flight number and terminal: schedules sometimes change.
• Find out the baggage and carry-on allowance for your specific ticket: it depends on the airline and fare. More details in our guide to carry-on baggage.
• Weigh your suitcase at home.
• Liquids in your carry-on go in small bottles inside a clear bag.
• Medicines, documents, money and chargers belong in your carry-on, not in checked baggage.

3. Transfer

• How will you get from the airport to the hotel: shared or private transfer, taxi, public transport?
• Save the transfer company’s contacts and the meeting point.
• If your flight lands at night, make sure the transfer is arranged for that time.

At night in an unfamiliar city, don’t look for a taxi at the airport exit: arrange a pickup in advance.

4. Insurance

• The policy covers every traveler and all dates of the trip.
• You have saved the assistance phone number: this is who you call if something happens.
• Check that the risks you need are covered: active holidays, chronic conditions, trip cancellation.

More on choosing a policy in our guide to travel insurance.

5. Where you are staying

• The full hotel name and address in the local language or in Latin script.
• Your voucher or booking confirmation.
• Check-in and check-out times. If you arrive early in the morning, your room may not be ready yet.
• The address saved in offline maps.

Your accommodation address is often asked for at the border and on arrival forms, so keep it handy.

6. Internet

• Is roaming switched on, and how much does it cost?
• Either buy an eSIM in advance or find out where to buy a local SIM card.
• Download offline maps and a translator app.
• If you are going to a country where access to familiar services is restricted, prepare in advance.

All the options are covered in our guide to internet abroad.

7. Payment methods

• Find out whether your cards are accepted at your destination and whether they work for payments abroad.
• Take some cash in a currency that is easy to exchange locally.
• Let your bank know about the trip if required.
• Keep money in different places: some in your wallet, some in the hotel safe.

8. The day before departure

• Check in online if the airline offers it.
• Charge your phone and put the power bank in your carry-on.
• Make sure your passport is in your bag.
• Share your itinerary and hotel contacts with family.

If something goes wrong

Save your manager’s contacts. If your flight is delayed, the transfer doesn’t show up or there are check-in problems at the hotel, we are in touch and will help sort it out.

Want your trip organized hassle-free from the very start? Send a request or message us on Telegram @GlobalDestination1, or call +998 99 760-82-88: a manager will find a tour and tell you everything you need to prepare for your trip.