The 10 Best Airplane Ear Plugs

Editor's Notes

October 15, 2019:

There are several ways that air travel is hard on the ears, between the relentless sound of the engine to the baby crying in the back row and the terrible popping that occurs during takeoff and landing. That last issue can cause discomfort for hours or even days after a flight for some. To combat these issues, we found airplane earplugs that will address each of these concerns.

Those with very sensitive inner ears who need dependable pressure equalization should look to the Cirrus EarPlanes, as their patented CeramicX filter does an impressive job of slowing the pressure changes your middle ear experiences. For child travelers and adults with smaller ears, we included the Cirrus EarPlanes For Kids & Smaller Ears. We also have the Sanohra Fly, which many people with pre-existing ear problems report work well enough to keep them pain-free during flight.

Earplugs are items that are easily destroyed and/or lost, which is why we liked that the LaloLab Sound Blocking come with a hard shell case to keep them safe, and an attached carabiner, making it easy to hook onto your carry-on bag or backpack. The Eargasm Aviation stand out, too, as they have an aluminum case with an attached keyring to protect the pain-relieving, five-flanged plugs.

When it comes to drowning out sound, the Mack's Flightguard boast a Noise Reduction Rating of 26 decibels, and the LaloLab Sound Blocking shine again because of their impressive NRR of 28 decibels.