For most people, Spotify is the go-to place for music, podcasts, and other audio content. And it’s mostly for all good reasons. Spotify’s music collection, track recommendation, and compatibility are top-notch.
And Spotify comes in handy when you are flying. Your favorite tracks and playlists on Spotify can help you make those two or three-hour-flights less boring. But, there’s a question you may want the answer to:
- How to listen to Spotify on airplane mode?
You should also know the answer to another question:
- Does Spotify work in airplane mode?
You do not have to worry anymore. We have answered these questions and covered the best ways to listen to Spotify on airplane mode with and without Premium.
That’s right. You do not always need the Spotify Premium subscription to listen to Spotify in airplane mode.
Are you feeling curious? Let’s check out these methods.
Part 1: How to Listen to Spotify on Airplane Mode with Premium?
Listening to Spotify on Airplane Mode is straightforward if you have a Spotify Premium subscription. In case you did not know, the Premium subscription brings you more than ad-free access to the entire library. With a premium subscription, you can download your Spotify library and playlists to your smartphone.
This feature works on Android and iOS alike. So, the entire process is easy. You can download the playlist(s) you want to listen to while traveling. The best thing? Spotify does not restrict the number of playlists one can download.
As long as you have enough storage space on your device, you can download Spotify playlists.
Here are the steps you have to follow:
Step #1
You have to open the Spotify app and locate the mix/playlist that you want to listen to while traveling.
Step #2
Now, you can click on the Download button that you can see below the duration of the playlist.
Step #3
Make sure you have a stable WiFi or cellular connection and wait for a few seconds.
Then, Spotify will complete the downloads.
By the way, if you want to download Spotify tracks using cellular, you have to go to Spotify Settings 🡪 Audio Quality and check the option named ‘Download with Cellular.’
You can also use the Menu to adjust the audio streaming and download quality.
That’s it. From now, you can listen to the downloaded playlists when your phone is on Airplane Mode.
Easy peasy, isn’t it?
Part 2: How to Listen to Spotify on Airplane Mode without Premium?
So, things are easy when you have a Spotify Premium subscription. Well, what if you don’t have one? What if you do not want to spend monthly for a streaming service?
Officially, it means you cannot use the offline download feature on the Spotify app. You will not be able to download songs to play while your device is on Airplane Mode.
Not all hopes are lost, though.
As it happens, there is a solution to listen to Spotify on Airplane mode without Premium. It may take up to a few minutes, but you will have a stable solution.
Step #1 Download Spotify Music in MP3
You need a Spotify Premium subscription to download music to your device. Even so, you cannot download it in MP3. Instead, the Spotify app will download the music in a proprietary format you cannot share easily. Fortunately, you can rely on some third-party Spotify Music Downloaders to download Spotify songs in MP3.
Although multiple apps let you download Spotify music in MP3, we recommend VIDCOPE.
VIDCOPE lets you download music tracks from Spotify and convert them into MP3, AAC, or FLAC. It is straightforward and can provide you with MP3 files in seconds.
To download Spotify using VIDCOPE, you can follow the steps given below.
Note: You should have the Spotify app installed on your Mac/PC. Otherwise, the Music Converter might not work.
- Install VIDCOPE on your PC/Mac and open the app
- Relaunch the Spotify app when you are asked to
- Copy the URL of the Spotify song/playlist/album that you want to download
- VIDCOPE will automatically paste from the clipboard and detect it
- Select the track/playlist/album you want to download and click on the Convert button
- You can wait while DMrare Music Converter downloads the Spotify song and converts it into MP3.
- Once you are done, you can click on the Folder icon and access the MP3 file.
Voila, now you have the MP3 file of the song/playlist you want to listen to.
Step #2 Transfer To Your Mobile Phone
In this step, you have to transfer the MP3 file to your smartphone.
To do it, you can connect your smartphone to your PC/Mac. Then, you can use File Explorer or iTunes (Finder) to transfer the data based on your device.
Once you have transferred the MP3 files to your mobile phone, you can listen to the music files using a third-party or native Music Player app.
On iPhone, you can use the Music app to play the MP3 files you have synced with the library. Unfortunately, the Spotify app does not let you play the local files.
Congrats! You have successfully made it possible to listen to Spotify on airplane mode without Premium.
FAQs
Can you listen to Spotify on Airplane Mode?
Yes, you can listen to Spotify on Airplane Mode. You can do it in two ways. First, if you have a Spotify Premium subscription, you can download the songs/playlists and play them offline. Alternatively, you can download the Spotify tracks you want to play in MP3 format and listen to them while on Airplane Mode.
Does Spotify work on Airplane Mode?
Yes, Spotify works on Airplane mode, but it cannot connect to the internet for obvious reasons. Therefore, you will have access to the tracks that you have downloaded. Alternatively, you can use a third-party music player app to play MP3 songs.
Can you listen to Spotify on a plane without premium?
Yes, you can listen to Spotify on a plane without premium. You can use a third-party app to download Spotify songs in MP3 and play them using a third-party music app. It works on Android and iOS, and you don’t have to worry about subscription fees.
Why is Spotify not working in Airplane Mode?
Spotify may not work in Airplane Mode if you do not have a premium subscription. In Airplane Mode, the Spotify app will only show the tracks/albums/playlists that you have downloaded for offline access. If the offline mode does not turn on automatically, you can go to Settings and turn it on manually. It is also a good idea to update your Spotify app to the latest version if the app doesn’t work on airplane mode.
Is offline mode in Spotify free?
No, the offline mode on Spotify is not free. You should have a Spotify Premium subscription if you want to enable the offline mode on Spotify, both Android and iOS.
Final Thoughts
Isn’t it cool that you can listen to Spotify songs and podcasts on airplane mode without a premium plan? It’s a real time and money saver if you can dedicate a few minutes to downloading your favorite songs/playlists.
By the way, do you know any other way to listen to Spotify on airplane mode? We would love to hear your ideas.