CBD And Flight Anxiety: What You Need To Know

For many people, flying isn’t just about getting from point A to point B—it’s an emotional experience that can bring on nerves, worry, or even intense anxiety. If you’re one of the millions of travelers who feel uneasy in the air, you’ve probably explored different ways to ease your mind before takeoff. 

CBD is a great natural way to control your mind in the skies and help soften those anxious thoughts that you may be experiencing before you fly. 

Why does CBD help anxiety? 

CBD helps anxiety by supporting the Endocannabinoid System. This system present in our bodies is a vast network of chemical signals and cellular receptors. The Endocannabinoid System monitors and then controls levels and activities of most of the body’s most critical systems. This in turn helps regulate stress and anxiety levels, keeping you calm and collected. 

CBD also manages stress hormones which is why many individuals feel such a sense of relaxation when they take CBD. It also relaxes muscles and removes any tension from your body. 

Taking CBD and flying 

Depending on what form of CBD you are taking will depend on how you use it. If you are taking CBD oil, you can take CBD as soon as you start to feel anxious or 20 minutes before your flight. This will give the CBD enough time to get into your bloodstream before you need it. CBD lasts in the blood stream for up to 8 hours!

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If you are taking a CBD edible you will need to take this at least 2 hours before your flight so that the CBD is in your blood stream and working in time. CBD gummies are a great alternative to oil if you aren’t comfortable travelling with an oil and want something that is pre-dosed for you. 

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Things to be aware of

If you are new to CBD it is important to experiment with your dose before your flight. Some people may find they need to take a little bit more or less than what is recommended, so it is always good to know what amount of CBD works for you before your flight. This is very easy to do if you are taking CBD oil as you can work your way up the pipette until you find your perfect dose. We call this the Goldie Locks moment because the dose is just right! 

When taking CBD for flights it is also important to know the legality of CBD in the country you are flying to as you may get the oil confiscated. A simple google search should give you the answer! 

Why HempWell? 

At HempWell, we pride ourselves on being more than just another CBD brand. Since 2017, we’ve been producing high-quality CBD products right here in the UK, with operations based in York Science Park. As an award-winning CBD retailer, our “seed-to-shelf” approach ensures full transparency and consistency across everything we make. All of our products are manufactured in our world-class, SALSA and HACCP certified laboratory, and every batch is rigorously third-party tested for quality and safety. With years of expertise and a reputation you can trust, we’re proud to supply premium CBD across the UK and Europe.