Have you ever noticed that your mood improves when you listen to music? Fact is that plane trips are more enjoyable when you aren't tense and irritated, and music might just be the boost you need to make the hours fly by more quickly.
But what should you listen to? Here, we share seven travel classics that'll make time up in the air pass by like the blink of an eye.
1. Come Fly with Me – Frank Sinatra
Sinatra's classic 1950s song enhances the excitement of being on a plane. Close your eyes as he serenades you to "come fly with me, let's take off in the blue" and imagine all the things you will explore on your holiday.
2. Hopeless Wanderer – Mumford & Sons
Feel like some upbeat inspiration to take on the next adventure once you land? This Mumford & Sons tune about appreciating nature is worth a listen. It might start off slow, but you're sure to feel tingling excitement as you see the Earth fly past below you.
3. Fly Away – Lenny Kravitz
Addictive and energetic. Lenny's most famous song is dedicated to travelling to distant places. As you listen to his smooth voice talk about rising into the sky, "just like a dragonfly", you won't even notice as the minutes go by.
4. If I Ever Leave This World Alive – Flogging Molly
Whether you're travelling to Ireland or not, this beat is and will always be a crowd pleaser. Whilst the lyrics themselves are about losing someone you love, the message is clear – everything will be all right. So even if your flight feels like it takes forever, rest assured that adventure awaits at the other end!
5. Big Jet Plane – Angus & Julia Stone
Admittedly a bit more mellow, this charmer is a banger nonetheless. After all, what music could be more fitting to listen to on a flight than something dedicated to riding "on a big jet plane".
6. I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) – Proclaimers
We've all been there. Regardless if it was to showcase your passion for a new lover or solidarity with your best mates, this song has a special place in many peoples' hearts. The idea of walking 500 miles is romantic, but you'll enjoy flying 1,000 with this tune in your ear even more.
7. Chan Chan – Buena Vista Social Club
Nothing promotes holiday feelings quite like listening to the softness of this Spanish gem. A sad romance, this song never fails to evoke a unique state of relaxation that lets time slip by easily.
Ready for the next adventure? Make sure you book a car parking spot at Melbourne airport before you head off. 
