Beginning the journey
Say Allahu Akbar three times, then recite:
Arabic: سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُ مُقْرِنِينَ وَإِنَّا إِلَى رَبِّنَا لَمُنْقَلِبُونَ
Transliteration: Subhanal-ladhi sakhkhara lana hadha wa ma kunna lahu muqrinin, wa inna ila Rabbina lamunqalibun.
Meaning: Glory be to the One who subjected this for us, for we could not have controlled it, and surely to our Lord we will return.
Ask for goodness and ease
Arabic: اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّا نَسْأَلُكَ فِي سَفَرِنَا هَذَا الْبِرَّ وَالتَّقْوَى وَمِنَ الْعَمَلِ مَا تَرْضَى، اللَّهُمَّ هَوِّنْ عَلَيْنَا سَفَرَنَا هَذَا وَاطْوِ عَنَّا بُعْدَهُ
Transliteration: Allahumma inna nas’aluka fi safarina hadhal-birra wat-taqwa, wa minal-‘amali ma tarda. Allahumma hawwin ‘alayna safarana hadha watwi ‘anna bu‘dah.
Meaning: O Allah, we ask You on this journey for righteousness, mindfulness of You and deeds that please You. Make this journey easy for us and shorten its distance. Reported in Sahih Muslim.
Practical travel reminder
Take lawful safety precautions, keep documents secure, follow transport instructions and combine reliance upon Allah with responsible preparation.