Yes. We love exploring the trendiest hotels across the world, but we are also obsessed with travel. Having already shared our picks for best travel backpacks, luggage brands, and travel beauty minis we thought it was time to tackle the best travel pillows. Tried and tested on planes, trains, and automobiles, these are our favourite accessories for great neck support and a comfortable journey.

The best travel pillows to support your neck right now

1. Twist Travel Pillow | Dot&Dot

Twist travel pillow from Dot&Dot in light blue
Twist Travel Pillow

Dot & Dot’s memory foam travel pillow is exactly what you need when you need flexible neck support, especially if you’re stuck in an aisle seat. One of the longer travel pillows on the market at a full 12 inches, the soft cylindrical shape can bend and twist into almost any shape to give you somewhere soft to rest your head.

When not strapped around your neck, it can also be used as a traditional pillow or behind your back or shoulders, even if you’re not travelling. It’s particularly versatile for trips involving lots of transport, with a clip to secure it to any bag or suitcase, and an easy-to-remove, washable cover – which incidentally comes in a range of colours, from classy black or grey to bright pink.

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2. Fitting Neck Cushion | MUJI

Fitting Neck Cushion from MUJI
Fitting Neck Cushion

MUJI is popular across the world for creating minimalistic, stylish, and practical products and their curved neck cushion is no different. The squashy U-shaped design is so comfortable thanks to its bean-bag-like interior, which is filled with thousands of tiny beads allowing it to fit perfectly around your neck and has a handy zip so that it can be removed for washing.

The beads mean it can be packed or squashed into the smallest of bags, even if you’re travelling carry-on only. It’s also designed in an hourglass shape – thick pads on each side and thinner at the back; which is ideal for extra support and the front clasp is adjustable so that it can be made as loose or tight as needed.

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3. Frequent Flyer Travel Set | Slip

Firmly in the luxe end of travel pillows, this pure black silk cushion made by Slip was designed over ten years, using the highest-grade silk and non-toxic dyes. The sophisticated travel set comes with the neck pillow and a silk eye mask, plus a small carry case.

The pillow is an unusual shape, which some may find bulky, but the thick, extra-padded height gives ultimate support and the Velcro strap keeps it firmly in place. Slip’s silk is also created to absorb as little makeup and face cream as possible, so even if you’re on a red-eye you can land looking fresh.

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4. Travel Pillow | SNUGL

Travel Pillow from SNUGL
Travel Pillow

SNUGL only makes pillows, so they’re specialists in designing products that are comfy, ergonomic, and practical. This travel pillow may look bulky when out of the bag, but packs away neatly into a small sack which has a clip for hanging on backpacks and suitcases.

Made from thermo-sensitive memory foam, it stays at the perfect temperature no matter where you are, plus it has a reversible cover and can be worn in a multitude of ways, including over the shoulder. The design, which dips just below your ears is specifically to allow for wearing over-ear headphones, so that you can strap in, plug in, and fall straight to sleep.

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5. Evolution Classic® Neck Pillow | Cabeau

Evolution Classic® Neck Pillow from Cabeau in light blue
Evolution Classic® Neck Pillow

Cabeau has created a variety of pillows, from lumbar support to USB-heated cushions, but their Evolution Classic® Neck Pillow remains a top seller. Its velour cover is super soft, and the raised edges means you can rest your head any which way and still be comfortable.

The memory foam has been shaped specifically to follow the curve of your neck and has fully adjustable toggles to fit your size. The best part, in our opinion, is the media pouch which is big enough to fit a phone and we love that it reduces down when you need to pack it away. Unfortunately, the little travel bag needs to be bought separately, but in a range of different colours and a strap that slides over your suitcase, it’s worth it to maximise packing space.

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6. Neck Pillow | Bcozzy

Neck Pillow from Bcozzy in dark blue
Neck Pillow

Bcozzy designs products specifically with travellers in mind, and its unique neck pillow, which can be customised for your position depending on if you’re sitting in the window, middle, or aisle seat, is a super useful item to pack.
The long, padded pillow wraps firmly around your neck without needing a strap and firmly supports both your head and neck. Unlike many pillows, the cover isn’t removable; instead, the whole pillow can be placed into a pillowcase and washed as usual.

On planes, many people find their chin falls forward when drifting off, but the Bcozzy’s all-the-way-around thickness prevents this from happening, leading to better sleep and better posture. Its useful carry case has a snap-on loop for clipping onto bags, plus it comes in kids and adult sizes in twelve different colours.

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7. Memory Foam Pillow and Pouch | Samsonite

Samsonite dominates the luggage industry so you can trust that they also make five-star accessories. The Memory Foam Pillow, which comes in black or midnight blue, is made of a soft fleece polyester material and has a classic U-shaped design to support all areas of your neck.

It comes with a handy matching pouch, which is attached to the pillow, meaning you’ll never lose it and you can stuff your pillow down into the cute, Samsonite branded bag when you disembark. Soft, comfy, stylish and practical and at just £30, it’s totally affordable too.

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8. Silicone Closure Pillow | Conair

Conair produces a great range of wellness products, and while the Silicone Closure Pillow may not be the height of fashion, it does its job well and is great value. It’s made with thick, padded memory foam all the way around, plus a soft side area filled with beads for complete flexibility and comfort. I

ts standout feature is the clasp which is magnetic and has two size levels, meaning it can be adjusted to most people’s necks and there’s no fiddling to get it undone. Although it doesn’t have a carry bag, you can easily squash this pillow down to fit into most bags or cases, or simply keep it around your neck for support on the go.

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