Fear of flying: 3 steps to overcome flight anxiety

Gepubliceerd op 2 januari 2026 om 18:22
How to overcome fear of flying

Fear of flying or aviophobia is nothing to be ashamed of: 1 in 3 people experience it at some point in their lives.

Why does flying feel so “scary”?

For many people, it’s not the flying itself, but the loss of control that triggers anxiety. You’re sitting in a metal cylinder, kilometres above the ground, and you can’t just step out whenever you want.

3 steps to overcome your fear of flying:

STEP 1: Understand what’s happening

The airplane’s wings are flexible, which allows them to move several metres up and down to smoothly adapt to wind and turbulence. Think of turbulence like a bowl of jelly: you’re “bouncing” left to right and up and down, but you will never hit the ground.

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STEP 2: Focus on your destination, not the flight

Instead of fixating on what could go wrong, think about what’s waiting for you: that sunny beach or the new cultures you’re about to discover… Relax: watch a movie or listen to some music.

Beat fear of flying

STEP 3: Train your brain step by step

Get familiar with airplanes gradually. Start with a planespotting trip or by watching behind-the-scenes videos about how aircraft work. Slowly, what once felt scary becomes normal.

Overcome fear of flying step by step

Read on and discover the best spotting locations in the Benelux.

Step by step

With some preparation, focus and maybe even a bit of aviation knowledge, you can overcome your fear of flying. Want to learn more about airplanes? Continue reading and discover how the aircraft’s braking systems work.


By: Rico Valkenborgh | January 2nd, 2026


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