Islam does not require a separate dua specifically for airplanes. The general Sunnah travel supplication applies to all modern modes of transportation, including air travel.
سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُ مُقْرِنِينَ. وَإِنَّا إِلَىٰ رَبِّنَا لَمُنقَلِبُونَ
Subhanalladhi sakhkhara lana hadha wa ma kunna lahu muqrinin. Wa inna ila Rabbina lamunqalibun.
Glory be to Him who subjected this to us, and we could not have controlled it ourselves. And indeed, to our Lord we will return.
Quran/Hadith — The Holy Quran — Surah Az-Zukhruf 43:13-14
Authenticity: General travel supplication
Meaning and Explanation
The Quranic wording applies to transportation generally and acknowledges Allah's blessing in facilitating a flight.
When to Recite
When boarding an airplane or as the flight begins its journey.
How to Recite
Recite the general travel supplication once settled in your seat.
Important Notes
There is no separate authentic prophetic formula specifically named for air travel; the Sunnah covers all types of journeys.
Benefits
Encourages gratitude, humility, and reliance upon Allah while flying through the sky.
Additional Duas
Content type: Quran/Hadith
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