diff --git a/autoload/goyo.vim b/autoload/goyo.vim
index 9d3d1eb..8b2c857 100644
--- a/autoload/goyo.vim
+++ b/autoload/goyo.vim
@@ -344,6 +344,9 @@ function! s:goyo_off()
 
   if goyo_disabled_airline && !exists("#airline")
     AirlineToggle
+    " For some reason, Airline requires two refreshes to avoid display
+    " artifacts
+    silent! AirlineRefresh
     silent! AirlineRefresh
   endif