The high-quality plush memory foam so soft-yet supportive will make you feel like you’re sleeping on a cloud. One for not just the plane but also the hotel, this flat pillow from Snoooze is particularly suited to business or first class passengers flying in a flatbed. The brand's signature fleecy wraparound scarf cleverly hides an internal neck and chin support structure that keeps your neck in the optimum upright sleeping position, even in the middle seat or aisle seat. As you read this, see if you can completely relax and still hold your head upright: it’s impossible without a neck brace. I tested the full size, but think the mini can do the same job if you’re short on carry-on space or would prefer to use a flat pillow to get some sleep in economy.

You can wear the pillow on either side across your body, or down one side, creating more of a barrier between you and the person next to you. When testing, we look for quality, design features and value for money, as well as overall function and visual appeal.It’s not easy taking a selfie on a plane with your eyes closed while trying not to get people you don’t know in the picture! Side comfort/support: We noted how comfortable and supportive the pillow felt when leaning our necks to the side as well as when leaning against a hard surface (as a traveler would be able to do when sitting in a window seat). Our innovative Seat Strap System eliminates head drop, neck strain and the instinctive "whiplash" response to reopen obstructed airways.

This squishy infinity-style pillow is all about the soft and breathable bamboo fabric it’s made from. I'll admit, it feels a little strange at first to put it on, but the hypoallergenic fleece is soft and warm. The body of the pillow is designed with a high performance quick-dry fabric to keep you cool and dry in almost any climate, so you can rest and relax on your journey. Like many of the best sleeping pads on the market, this diminutive travel pillow utilizes a combination of air and insulating foam to provide a more substantial feel than many other inflatable options.They come in all shapes and sizes, but the best travel pillows support your neck 360 degrees around, to prevent the over-flexing of muscles on any one side. Why we love it: To turn your in-flight sleep into a seriously luxe, self-care session, turn to Slip, whose pure silk products are designed for ultimate shine and softness. A step above the standard microbead styles, this travel pillow is 100 per cent memory foam with a soft velour cover, plus has an easy-to-use snap closure, making it simple to secure and stay in place. Overall size, case quality and the ability to attach pillows to our luggage made a much more meaningful difference in portability.

Danish designer Ann Sjogreen Sanger worked with scientists, sleep experts and leading UK manufacturers to create the two travel pillows – a full size and mini option. These mould to your body in a way that’s far superior to the traditional beanbag styles on offer at the airport.

It's a head band with a eye cover and a strap that supports your head and neck so that you can relax and sleep. The memory foam filling is impossibly plush and soft, while the U-shape will keep your neck and head supported in any sleeping position. Even though it is one of the more substantial memory foam pillows we tested, the Cabeau Evolution S3 packs up into a remarkably small package. And when we could lean against a hard surface, the J-Pillow offered excellent head, neck and front-facing/chin support.